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Montgomery County, Texas

Texas House District 3

King and Plaisance are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Montgomery County election filings.

About this race

Nicole King (Democratic), Kristen Plaisance (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 3. Not on the November ballot: Cecil Bell Jr., 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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Texas › Montgomery County › Texas House District 3

Nicole King

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Strengthening emergency preparedness for the district, per Community Impact
  • Improving affordability and advocating for stable, fair property tax policy, per Community Impact
  • Ensuring schools in the district are adequately funded, per Community Impact
Biography

Nicole King studied criminal justice and public policy and began a career in public safety before working with agencies including the Texas General Land Office, FEMA, TxDOT and the Houston-Galveston Area Council, per the campaign site. King entered foster care at age three and was adopted into a blended family of ten children, per the campaign site.

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Kristen Plaisance

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Eliminating property taxes, per Community Impact
  • Securing elections, per Community Impact
  • Reducing the size of state government, per Community Impact
Biography

Kristen Plaisance, the Republican nominee for Texas House District 3, is a retired real estate and commercial photographer who describes herself as a constitutional scholar and election security auditor and activist, according to a Community Impact candidate questionnaire. 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 3 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 3, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Nicole King and Kristen Plaisance. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 3 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?

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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
Nicole King, full profileKristen Plaisance, full profileOfficial Texas election office