State
State Representative, 72nd 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 Coke, Coleman, Concho, Glasscock, Howard, Irion, Reagan, Runnels, Sterling and Tom Green counties.
Public safety
Shiloh SalazarDemocratic
No documented position found.
Drew DarbyRepublican
- Authored a 2025 law creating a DPS oilfield theft unit.In office
Education
Shiloh SalazarDemocratic
No documented position found.
Drew DarbyRepublican
- Supports eliminating the STAAR tests.
- Opposes diverting public school money to private schools.
- Supports a cost-of-living adjustment for retired teachers.
Housing
Shiloh SalazarDemocratic
No documented position found.
Drew DarbyRepublican
- Supports ending forced annexation and reforming eminent domain.
Environment & parks
Shiloh SalazarDemocratic
No documented position found.
Drew DarbyRepublican
- Authored a 2025 law on reusing oil and gas wastewater.In office
Health & human services
Shiloh SalazarDemocratic
No documented position found.
Drew DarbyRepublican
- Supports funding the state's Alternatives to Abortion program.
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; 5 issues covered in this race.