State
State Representative, 69th 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.
All of Archer, Baylor, Clay, Cottle, Fisher, Foard, Hardeman, Haskell, King, Knox, Motley, Stonewall, Wichita and Wilbarger counties.
Public safety
Leilani BarnettDemocratic
- Supports expanded background checks and red-flag laws.
James B. FrankRepublican
No documented position found.
Education
Leilani BarnettDemocratic
- Opposes school vouchers.
James B. FrankRepublican
No documented position found.
Housing
Leilani BarnettDemocratic
- Supports state investment and zoning reform for affordable housing.
James B. FrankRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Leilani BarnettDemocratic
- Opposes large tax breaks for corporations.
James B. FrankRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Leilani BarnettDemocratic
- Supports state investment in drought-resilient water sources.
James B. FrankRepublican
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Leilani BarnettDemocratic
- Supports expanding Medicaid and funding rural hospitals.
James B. FrankRepublican
- Led the shift to community-based foster care.In office
- Authored a 2025 law on child welfare licensing.In office
- Authored a bill banning direct-to-consumer drug advertising.In office
Government & transparency
Leilani BarnettDemocratic
No documented position found.
James B. FrankRepublican
- Authored an amendment protecting parents' right to raise children.In office
- Authored a 2025 law creating a marriage and family commission.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; 7 issues covered in this race.