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Jolanda Jones

Jolanda Jones

Democratic · Texas · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Texas House District 147, Texas

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Making healthcare, including abortion care, affordable and accessible
  • Addressing the Texas Education Agency's role in Houston ISD and strengthening public schools
  • Criminal justice reform
Biography

Jolanda Jones is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 147 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Jolanda Jones is a sitting member for the district, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. An attorney who focuses on criminal justice system reform, she previously served on the Houston City Council and the Houston ISD school board, per candidate campaign site.

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Texas House District 147Texas · 2026Harris County sample ballot

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