State
State Representative, District 113
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state representative votes on Texas laws and the state budget in the Texas House of Representatives.
In Dallas County: parts of Mesquite, Garland and Rowlett.
Taxes & budget
Stephen W. StanleyRepublican
- Supports fiscal responsibility while keeping essential services.
Rhetta Andrews BowersDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Stephen W. StanleyRepublican
- Supports securing the Texas border.
Rhetta Andrews BowersDemocratic
- Authored a law on holding family-violence arrestees after bond.In office
Education
Stephen W. StanleyRepublican
- Supports school choice.
Rhetta Andrews BowersDemocratic
- Supports higher teacher pay and full-day pre-K.
Economy & jobs
Stephen W. StanleyRepublican
No documented position found.
Rhetta Andrews BowersDemocratic
- Supports a $15 state minimum wage.
Health & human services
Stephen W. StanleyRepublican
No documented position found.
Rhetta Andrews BowersDemocratic
- Authored a bill to repeal Texas abortion prohibitions.In office
Government & transparency
Stephen W. StanleyRepublican
No documented position found.
Rhetta Andrews BowersDemocratic
- Authored the CROWN Act against hairstyle discrimination.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.