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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 23, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Terri Leo Wilson and Cheryl Lynn Clark. Candidate information follows official Galveston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Terri Leo Wilson (Republican), Cheryl Lynn Clark (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 23; Terri Leo Wilson 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.
Terri Leo Wilson spent 38 years as a teacher, case manager, and department administrator serving middle school students with special needs, according to the Texas House's official biography. She earned undergraduate degrees in elementary and special education and a master's degree in educational administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce, and served three elected terms on the State Board of Education before her election to the Texas House. She represents District 23, covering Chambers County and part of Galveston County.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Education reform and instructional materials
- Property tax relief
- Border security and public safety
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Cheryl Lynn Clark is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
