Chilmeran, Black and Richardson are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Collin County election filings.
Anissa Chilmeran (Green), Brittany Black (Democratic), Keresa Richardson (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 61; Keresa Richardson is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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Anissa Chilmeran is the Green candidate for Texas House District 61 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
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Brittany Black is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 61 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is a software engineer with nearly 20 years of experience, including work for the Department of Defense, NASA and the State Department, per campaign site. Is self-taught in programming and comes from a family of farmers, teachers and military veterans, per campaign site.
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Keresa Richardson is CEO of the Lawton Group, which she and her husband J.R. started 40 years ago and which now includes plumbing, HVAC, electrical, refrigeration and pest control companies, per the campaign site. Richardson is a small business owner who supports women in business and the trades, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Texas House District 61 in 2026?
3 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 61, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Anissa Chilmeran, Brittany Black and Keresa Richardson. Candidate information follows official Collin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Texas House District 61 election in Texas?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official Collin County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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