Who Samantha is
A former school librarian and longtime Capitol staffer running on the public schools she once worked in.
About Samantha
An RGV native and daughter of immigrants, Lopez-Resendez was a bilingual public-school librarian before serving as chief of staff to Rep. Donna Howard. She won the 2026 Democratic primary in this Pflugerville-area seat.
Where they stand
- Reproductive RightsAgree
- Immigration & BorderDisagree
- Housing & AffordabilityAgree
- Public EducationAgree
- Election IntegrityAgree
- HealthcareDisagree
- Social Security & MedicareAgree
- Gun PolicyDisagree
- Climate & EnergyDisagree
Also on the ballot for TX State House • District 50
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Howard Olsen IVThe Republican running in fast-growing, Democratic-leaning Pflugerville.
About Howard
Olsen is the Republican nominee for House District 50, advancing from the 2026 primary to compete in the Pflugerville-area seat.