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Meet the Candidates

Since 2017, Run for Something has endorsed over 3,500 candidates across all 50 states and D.C.
Since 2017, we have elected over 1,000 candidates across 48 states

Texas Candidates

Run for Something is working with hundreds of young diverse progressives running for local office for the first time. Find one in your community and support their campaign.

2024 Candidates

Lillian Alexander
Judge, Harris County, TX
Lillian, an experienced family law attorney with 12 years of practice, is renowned for her commitment to equitable outcomes. As a devoted...
Sophia Anwar
Denton Central Appraisal District Board, Place 2, Denton County, TX
Sophia, a Texas native, is dedicated to serving her community and is currently vying for a seat on the Denton Central Appraisal District...
Derek Avery, Sr
County Board, District 3, Dallas County, TX
Derek, a dedicated resident of Dallas County Commissioner District 3 for almost ten years, is passionate about enacting positive change in...
Edwin Bautista
City Council, District 7, Austin, TX
Edwin is a dedicated community advocate specializing in local governance and urban planning. With a firm belief in the need for generational...
Kenneth Bell
City Council, District 3, El Paso, TX
Kenneth is an Army veteran, community advocate, and political campaign organizer with a passion for public service. His dedication to...
Perla Bojorquez
State House, District 93, TX
Perla, an educator and former paralegal, possesses a deep understanding of the intricacies of law and justice. Through her experiences, she...
Travis Boldt
School Board, Alvin ISD Position 2, Alvin, TX
Travis is a fifth-generation Texan and small business owner, married to a high school teacher with two young children. As a proud graduate of...
Kristian Carranza
State House, District 118, TX
Kristian is a driven candidate hailing from San Antonio, renowned for her unwavering work ethic. Raised by a single mother and educated in...
Angel Carroll
State House, District 52, TX
Angel is a native of District 52, with a background in education and a passion for advocating data-driven solutions. Drawing from personal...
Natalia (Nata) Cornelio
Judge, State District 351, Harris County, TX
Nata is the 351st Criminal District Court Judge in Harris County, Texas. She is a proud bilingual Mexican American, and the first attorney...
Junior Ezeonu
City Council, Place 8 At-Large, Grand Prairie, TX
Junior serves as a Grand Prairie City Council Member, representing the city at-large. Elected in June 2021 after defeating a 12-year...
Vanessa Fuentes
City Council, District 2, Austin, TX
Council Member Fuentes serves on the Austin City Council representing District 2. With a background in social work and public health, she is...
Ashika Ganguly
City Council, District 10, Austin, TX
Ashika is an Austin-based professional with a diverse background in education, legislative affairs, and community advocacy. Growing up in...
José Garza
District Attorney, Travis County, TX
José is the current Travis County District Attorney. Garza is making progress toward fixing our broken criminal justice system by standing...
Stephanie Gharakhanian
Community College District, Place 8, Austin, TX
Stephanie, a first-generation American, attorney, and community organizer, envisions Austin Community College as a leader in addressing...
Cassandra Hernandez
State House, District 115, TX
Cassandra is a trial lawyer and Democratic party advocate running for State Representative in the 2024 election. With a legal background and...
Mo Jenkins
State House, District 139, Houston, TX
Mo, a proud Texas native and a dedicated advocate for social justice and community empowerment, is a prominent figure in the field. Currently...
Venton Jones
State House, District 100, TX
Venton is a dedicated State Representative who proudly serves House District 100 in the Texas Legislature. Born and raised in his district,...
Wesley Lawrence
City Council, District 4, El Paso, TX
Wesley, a passionate advocate for the El Paso community, brings extensive experience in local politics and public service. As the State...
Elizabeth Martinez
Judge, District 73, Bexar County, TX
Elizabeth is a dedicated Democratic Candidate running for the 73rd District Court. Raised in one of San Antonio's economically disadvantaged...
Aurora Martinez Jones
Judge, District 126, Travis County, TX
Aurora is the Judge of the 126th District Court, where she presides over various legal matters including Child Protective Services dockets,...
Christian Menefee
County Attorney, Harris County, TX
Christian, the current Harris County Attorney, holds the distinction of being the youngest person elected to this role as well as the first...
Sayda Mitchell-Morales
East Central ISD Trustee, District 4, San Antonio, TX
Sayda is a dedicated mom, licensed educator, and former Teach for America participant. Running for ECISD trustee, she aims to advocate for...
Stephanie Morales
State House, District 138, TX
Stephanie is a former Harris County Assistant District Attorney who has redirected her focus towards representing children and families. With...
Pierre Nguyễn
City Council, District 7, Austin, TX
Pierre is a candidate for Austin City Council in District 7, with 20 years of volunteer and direct service experience. His campaign focuses...
Damian Pantoja
School Board Trustee - SMD2, Del Valle ISD, Austin, TX
Damian is a proud native Austinite and alumnus of Del Valle ISD. Raised in the Montopolis neighborhood, he values his upbringing and the...
Darius Provost-Evans
Sheldon ISD Board of Trustees, Position 3, Sheldon, TX
Darius, a fourth-generation Texan with a background in education and community activism, is a passionate advocate for public education in...
Brett Robinson
State House, District 130, TX
Brett is a dedicated graduate student at the University of Houston, where he is pursuing a Masters in Public Administration, set to be...
Jerry Rodriguez
Constable, Precinct 5, Harris County, TX
Jerry is a second-generation Mexican American who was born and raised near downtown Houston. With a strong devotion to his community and a...
Joey Rodriguez
College Board of Trustees, District 7, Dallas, TX
Joey, a first-generation Latino hailing from Mexico, shifted from a former Dallas ISD teacher to a non-profit leader. Currently, Joey works...
Raquel Saenz Ortiz
School Board, District 10, TX
With 17 years of experience in education, Dr. Raquel Sáenz Ortiz serves as a teacher educator at Southwestern University, collaborating with...
Kendall Scudder
Central Appraisal District Board, Place 2, Dallas, TX
Kendall, a housing/real estate expert with a decade of experience, is a candidate for the Central Appraisal District in Dallas. Their goal is...
Lauren Simmons
State House, District 146, TX
Lauren is a dedicated mother and union organizer who advocates for marginalized communities, with a focus on public education and healthcare...
Karthik Soora
State Senate, District 15, Houston and Greater Houston, TX
Karthik is an accomplished educator, renewable energy leader, and candidate for Texas State Senate District 15. With a passion for combating...
Jordan Villarreal
Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, Place 3, Denton, TX
Jordan, a UNT graduate and Planning and Zoning Commissioner, is a dedicated Denton County resident and 7th generation Texan. Throughout...

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