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State Representative, 67th District

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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.

Collin County: Blue Ridge, Farmersville, Melissa and New Hope; most of Anna; part of Allen, Fairview, McKinney, Plano and Princeton.

Taxes & budget

  • Jordan WheatleyDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Jeff LeachRepublican

    • Co-sponsored raising the homestead exemption to $140,000.
    • Authored the 2019 measure banning a state income tax.In office

Education

  • Jordan WheatleyDemocratic

    • Opposes the state's school voucher program.
    • Supports investing in classrooms, teachers and retirees.
  • Jeff LeachRepublican

    • Voted for the 2025 education savings account program.
    • Authored the 2025 school discipline law, House Bill 6.In office

Economy & jobs

  • Jordan WheatleyDemocratic

    • Opposes large corporate incentives; favors local small businesses.
  • Jeff LeachRepublican

    No documented position found.

Health & human services

Government & transparency

  • Jordan WheatleyDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Jeff LeachRepublican

    • Authored a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote.In office

Courts & justice

  • Jordan WheatleyDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Jeff LeachRepublican

    • Authored a bill lengthening prison terms for intoxication manslaughter.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.