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Harris County, Texas

Texas House District 146

See where Simmons and Butler stand on schools, health care and elections. Names follow official Harris County election filings.

About this race

Lauren Ashley Simmons (Democratic), Alexandria Nicole Butler (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 146; Lauren Ashley Simmons 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Lauren Ashley Simmons, is on the ballot.

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Lauren Ashley Simmons

Lauren Ashley Simmons

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Expanding healthcare access
  • Strengthening public schools through support for teachers and students
  • Protecting voting rights
Biography

Lauren Ashley Simmons is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 146 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Lauren Ashley Simmons is a sitting member for the district, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. Born and raised in Houston's Third Ward, she has worked as a labor organizer, including organizing low-income women workers and Texas state employees as a CWA member and shop steward, per candidate campaign site.

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Alexandria Nicole Butler

Republican

Biography

Alexandria Nicole Butler is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 146 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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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 146 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 146, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Lauren Ashley Simmons and Alexandria Nicole Butler. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools, health care and elections.

When is the Texas House District 146 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.

How do I see my exact Harris County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Harris County and state election office filings, last verified October 26, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Lauren Ashley Simmons, full profileAlexandria Nicole Butler, full profileOfficial Texas election office