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Valorie Barton

Democratic · Texas · 2026

Running for Texas House District 18, Texas

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Strengthening background checks and firearms training requirements while balancing constitutional rights with public safety
  • Expanding access to mental health care and crisis intervention services
  • Reducing bureaucratic obstacles for small businesses and supporting farmers affected by tariffs
Biography

Valorie Barton is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Barton is a former Dayton City Councilwoman and works as a supply chain senior contracts manager overseeing large-scale projects in construction, power generation and fleet services, per campaign site. She is a lifelong resident of Dayton and Liberty County, per Bluebonnet News.

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