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Howard Olsen

Republican · Texas · 2026

Running for Texas House District 50, Texas

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Support firefighters and first responders
  • Support veterans transitioning from military service
  • Provide teachers in overcrowded classrooms with better resources
Biography

Howard Olsen is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 50 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is a combat veteran with 11 years of service including with an Army Ranger battalion and Psychological Operations, per campaign site. Has worked as a first responder and organized disaster relief aid for flood victims, per campaign site.

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