Who Gene is
Gene Wu is the Democratic Leader of the Texas House, elected by his caucus in 2024, and has represented southwest Houston's District 137 since 2013.
About Gene
Wu, who immigrated from China as a child, joined the 2021 walkout of House Democrats to block a vote on the state's new voting restrictions bill.
Where they stand
- Reproductive RightsAgree
- Immigration & BorderDisagree
- Housing & AffordabilityAgree
- Public EducationAgree
- Election IntegrityAgree
- HealthcareDisagree
- Social Security & MedicareUnknown
- Gun PolicyUnknown
- Climate & EnergyUnknown
Also on the ballot for TX State House • District 137
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Helen ZhouHelen Zhou is a CPA and real estate investor who won the March 2026 Republican primary for District 137 with about 69% of the vote.
About Helen
Zhou's campaign describes her as a City of Houston program manager with NASA program experience and says she is 'not a career politician.'