November 14, 2014 4:38 PM

Updated: Hegar resigns the Senate, let the race for his seat begin

As if it hasn't been going already - there are three declared candidates

Sen. Glenn Hegar, now Comptroller-Elect Hegar, formally submitted his resignation from his Senate seat on Friday. His last day as a senator will actually be December 5.

There are already three declared candidates in the race to succeed him. They are all Republicans.

Gary Gates Jr is a real estate investor from Richmond, Charles Gregory III is a businessman and former Mayor Protem of Simonton, and Rep. Lois Kolkhorst from Brenham are all declared candidates.

Late in the day, Gov. Perry announced the special election will be held on Saturday, Dec 6. That means early voting starts on Nov 26 and the filing deadline is Nov 19.