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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 73, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Carrie Isaac and Merrie Fox. Candidate information follows official Hays County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Carrie Isaac (Republican), Merrie Fox (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 73; Carrie Isaac 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.
Carrie Isaac worked with nonprofits focused on removing barriers to opportunity and improving health and wellness outcomes before her election, according to her official House biography. She holds a bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and a master's degree from Purdue University Global, and was the first in her family to graduate college. She is the incumbent seeking reelection to House District 73. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
Merrie Fox is a retired educator who spent 31 years in public schools as a teacher, assistant principal and principal, and now serves as executive director of Circle Arts Theatre in New Braunfels, according to her campaign site. She holds a Ph.D. in educational leadership and previously led three schools that earned top state accountability ratings. She is running as a Democrat for Texas House District 73.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Strengthening public schools
- Protecting the Texas Hill Country's natural resources
- Supporting families and communities across the district
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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