State
State Representative, 51st District
- 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.
Travis County: most of Creedmoor and Mustang Ridge; part of Austin.
Taxes & budget
Jessica MartinezRepublican
No documented position found.
Maria Luisa "Lulu" FloresDemocratic
- Supports legalizing and taxing cannabis for state revenue.
Public safety
Jessica MartinezRepublican
No documented position found.
Maria Luisa "Lulu" FloresDemocratic
- Supports ending qualified immunity and no-knock warrants.
Education
Jessica MartinezRepublican
No documented position found.
Maria Luisa "Lulu" FloresDemocratic
- Supports raising teacher pay to nationally competitive levels.
Economy & jobs
Jessica MartinezRepublican
No documented position found.
Maria Luisa "Lulu" FloresDemocratic
- Supports statewide heat-safety rules and water breaks for workers.
Health & human services
Jessica MartinezRepublican
No documented position found.
Maria Luisa "Lulu" FloresDemocratic
- Supports expanding Medicaid in Texas.
- Supports repealing Texas abortion restrictions.
Government & transparency
Jessica MartinezRepublican
No documented position found.
Maria Luisa "Lulu" FloresDemocratic
- Supports online, automatic and same-day voter registration.
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.