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2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 51, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores and Jessica Martinez. Candidate information follows official Travis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores (Democratic), Jessica Martinez (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 51; Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores 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.
Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores is the Democratic incumbent for Texas House District 51, serving since 2022. She is a law partner at Hendler Flores Law, PLLC, with a BA with high honors in government and a JD from the University of Texas, according to her official biography. Before her legislative career she worked for state Rep. Irma Rangel helping draft the state's first domestic violence legislation, and later served as Legislative Director at the Mexican American Bar Association of Texas.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Women's autonomy in healthcare decisions
- Voting rights
- Healthcare access
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Jessica Martinez is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 51 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Grew up in a working-class family in the Del Valle area of District 51, per campaign site. Describes herself as a neighbor and non-career politician running because of rising costs and underfunded schools, per campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Cut or eliminate property taxes to make home ownership possible for young families
- Ensure every family in the district has access to safe, clean drinking water
- Refocus education on academic excellence and restore funding for law enforcement
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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