State

State Representative, District 3

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.

Part of Montgomery County. Open seat: incumbent Cecil Bell Jr. is not on the general-election ballot.

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Kristen PlaisanceRepublican
- Pledges to work to eliminate property taxes completely.
Nicole KingDemocratic
- Supports property tax relief through appraisal reform.

Public safety

Kristen PlaisanceRepublican
No documented position found.
Nicole KingDemocratic
- Supports rebates for home generators and water purification systems.

Education

Kristen PlaisanceRepublican
No documented position found.
Nicole KingDemocratic
- Supports funding schools by enrollment rather than attendance.

Economy & jobs

Kristen PlaisanceRepublican
- Opposes corporate welfare and crony deals.
Nicole KingDemocratic
- Supports raising the minimum wage to a living wage.
- Supports requiring companies moving to Texas to hire Texans first.

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; 4 issues covered in this race.