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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 70, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: George Flint and Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa. Candidate information follows official Collin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
George Flint (Republican), Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 70; Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa 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.
George Flint is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 70 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Served as an elected judge of the 401st District Court in Collin County from 2021 to 2024 after four decades practicing law, per campaign site. Previously served as Collin County Republican Party chairman, per campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Bring conservative values and judicial experience to the Legislature
- Defend the rule of law
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Mihaela Plesa is a first-generation American whose parents emigrated from Romania; she was educated through Plano ISD and the University of North Texas and previously operated a fashion merchandising and design company focused on Texas-made products, according to her campaign site. She represents Texas House District 70 in Collin County and is the first Romanian American elected to the Texas Legislature.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Public education funding and reducing school recapture payments
- Expanding women's healthcare access
- Early childhood intervention programs
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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