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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 131, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Staci Childs and Scott Whitmarsh. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Staci Childs (Democratic), Scott Whitmarsh (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 131. Not on the November ballot: Alma A. Allen, the sitting member per the 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.
Staci Childs is a lawyer and educator with more than 15 years of experience who currently serves on the Texas State Board of Education, according to her campaign site. The site credits her with securing funding for elementary school intervention programs as a board member. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Strong public schools that prepare every child for success
- Affordable healthcare and investment in community wellness
- A fair criminal justice system
Scott Whitmarsh is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 131 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.
