State
State Representative, District 31
- 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.
All of Starr, Wilson, Karnes, Zapata, Live Oak, Duval, Brooks, La Salle, Jim Hogg, McMullen and Kenedy counties.
Public safety
Jennifer "JJ" DominguezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Ryan GuillenRepublican
- Authored law creating Texas State Guard Professionalization Task Force.In office
Education
Jennifer "JJ" DominguezDemocratic
- Supports strengthening public schools.
- Opposes school vouchers that fund private schools.
Ryan GuillenRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Jennifer "JJ" DominguezDemocratic
- Supports fair wages for District 31 workers.
Ryan GuillenRepublican
- Authored law on the Rural Economic Development and Investment Program.In office
Environment & parks
Jennifer "JJ" DominguezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Ryan GuillenRepublican
- Authored law on inspecting proposed Class I injection well sites.In office
Health & human services
Jennifer "JJ" DominguezDemocratic
- Supports expanding access to health care.
Ryan GuillenRepublican
- Authored law on Medicare supplement eligibility for some under 65.In office
Government & transparency
Jennifer "JJ" DominguezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Ryan GuillenRepublican
- Authored bill requiring paper ballots in certain counties.In office
- Authored law on government operations affecting the border region.In office
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.