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Cullin Knutson
Democratic · Texas · 2026Cullin Knutson is the Democratic nominee for the open Texas House District 86 seat, succeeding longtime Representative John Smithee, who is not seeking reelection. Born and raised in Amarillo, Knutson graduated cum laude from Texas State University with a political science degree in 2014, per his campaign site, and has worked in roadway construction, sales, and asphalt/paving management, most recently at the Panhandle Regional Planning Commission.
Priorities
- Public education funding, per the campaign site
- Expanding Medicare and Medicaid, per the campaign site
- Representation for rural communities, per the campaign site
On the ballot
Texas House District 86 · Texas · 2026
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