State
State Representative, 96th 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.
Tarrant County: Kennedale; most of Mansfield; part of Arlington, Burleson, Crowley and Fort Worth.
Taxes & budget
Ellen FleischmannRepublican
- Supports lowering property taxes.
Ebony M. TurnerDemocratic
- Supports lower, fairer property taxes.
Public safety
Ellen FleischmannRepublican
- Supports ending catch-and-release at the border.
- Supports gun rights.
Ebony M. TurnerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Education
Ellen FleischmannRepublican
- Supports ending DEI mandates in schools.
Ebony M. TurnerDemocratic
- Supports more help for special needs students.
- Opposes private school vouchers.
Economy & jobs
Ellen FleischmannRepublican
No documented position found.
Ebony M. TurnerDemocratic
- Supports livable wages.
Health & human services
Ellen FleischmannRepublican
- Opposes abortion.
Ebony M. TurnerDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Ellen FleischmannRepublican
No documented position found.
Ebony M. TurnerDemocratic
- Opposes closing Tarrant County polling places.
Courts & justice
Ellen FleischmannRepublican
- Supports holding prosecutors and judges accountable for releases.
Ebony M. TurnerDemocratic
No documented position found.
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.