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Michelle Winder

Democratic · Texas · 2026

Running for Texas House District 99, Texas

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Protect public education, increase funding and raise teacher pay
  • Protect water resources and support clean energy initiatives
  • Expand affordable healthcare coverage and lower prescription drug costs
Biography

Michelle Winder is a lifelong Fort Worth native who served in the U.S. Army National Guard and spent 31 years with the Santa Fe Railroad, including leadership roles in the United Transportation Union, before retiring in 2024, according to her campaign website. She is the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 99, running against Republican incumbent Charlie Geren.

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Texas House District 99Texas · 2026Tarrant County sample ballot

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