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Montgomery County, Texas

Texas House District 15

See where Bailey, Scott and Cowart stand on taxes, schools and the budget. Names follow official Montgomery County election filings.

About this race

Brad Bailey (Republican), Moniqua' S. Scott (Democratic), Jessi Cowart (Libertarian) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 15. Not on the November ballot: Steve Toth, 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.

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.

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Brad Bailey

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Cutting property taxes each legislative session
  • Opposing efforts to reduce police funding and supporting expanded local patrols
  • Supporting the state's school choice program alongside public school funding
Biography

Brad Bailey, the Republican nominee for Texas House District 15, serves as chairman of The Woodlands Township board of directors, a post he has held since 2022, according to Community Impact.

Moniqua' S. Scott

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Fair, transparent, nonpartisan redistricting that protects representation
  • Expanding Medicaid and strengthening rural hospitals
  • Increasing teacher pay and classroom funding while opposing privatization of public education
Biography

Moniqua' S. Scott is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Scott is an attorney who served as an Assistant District Attorney in Harris and Montgomery counties and as a Public Defender in Harris County, per campaign site. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Texas A&M University and a law degree from South Texas College of Law, per campaign site.

Jessi Cowart

Libertarian

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Eliminate property taxes
  • Rein in government spending
  • Restore the right to privacy
Biography

Jessi Cowart is a lifelong Montgomery County resident, an IT project manager and vice chair of the Libertarian Party of Texas, per the campaign site. Cowart graduated from Oak Ridge High School, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 15 in 2026?

3 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 15, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Brad Bailey, Moniqua' S. Scott and Jessi Cowart. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on taxes, schools and the budget.

When is the Texas House District 15 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 Montgomery 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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Montgomery County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Brad Bailey, full profileMoniqua' S. Scott, full profileJessi Cowart, full profileOfficial Texas election office