Ron C. Angeletti, a Democrat from The Woodlands, is running for Texas State Senate District 4 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. He faces Republican Brett W. Ligon.
Asked why he is running, Angeletti said in our candidate questionnaire: "I believe public service should be about people over politics and solutions over slogans. For far too long, hardworking Texans have watched elected officials prioritize political agendas over the everyday needs of the people they were elected to serve."
Angeletti also said in our questionnaire: "I am not running to build a political career. I am running to help build a better Texas where public schools are properly funded, communities are safe, healthcare is accessible, businesses can thrive, and families have a fair opportunity to succeed."
Angeletti lost to Ligon in the May 2, 2026, special general election for the District 4 seat, receiving 25% of the vote to Ligon's 75%, according to The Texan. He ran unopposed in the March 3, 2026, Democratic primary, receiving 47,762 votes.
Candidate information
Party: Democrat
Family: "I am a proud husband, father of four and grandfather of eight," Angeletti said in our questionnaire.
Education: "I earned both my Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, with a concentration in Juvenile Justice, from Southern University at New Orleans," Angeletti said in our questionnaire. "… I later earned a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Prairie View A&M University."
Previous elected or appointed office: None, according to our questionnaire.
Family in politics or government: No, according to our questionnaire.
Experience and public service
Angeletti described his occupation in our questionnaire: "I am an educator, special education advocate, counselor, community leader. My professional experience includes more than 20 years in education serving as a liaison and advocate, working with students, families, educators, and community organizations."
He added: "My work has given me firsthand experience with the challenges facing public education, working families, and underserved communities."
On the issues
What distinguishes him from other candidates: Angeletti said in our questionnaire: "My background in criminal justice, juvenile justice, special education, and educational leadership gives me a unique perspective on the interconnected challenges facing Texas families. I have worked directly with students, parents, educators, and vulnerable populations."
He added: "My approach to public safety emphasizes both accountability and prevention. My approach to education prioritizes students, educators, and taxpayers."
Accomplishments: "Professionally, I've spent years educating students, advocating for individuals with disabilities, supporting families, and helping people navigate complex educational and social systems," Angeletti said in our questionnaire. "Most importantly, I've learned that effective leadership requires listening, accountability, collaboration, and a willingness to serve others."
Best advice received: Angeletti said the best advice came from his late mother, Brenda E. Angeletti. "She taught me to 'Walk by faith, not by sight, because God can do so much with so little,'" he said in our questionnaire. "It's that same advice that keeps me in this race, even when the odds seem stacked against me."
