Who Staci is
Childs is a lawyer and educator currently serving on the Texas State Board of Education, and she founded the Sunnyside Legal Clinic to help local families with legal issues.
About Staci
She won the May 2026 Democratic runoff for this open Houston-area seat with about 62% of the vote, succeeding longtime Rep. Alma Allen.
Where they stand
- Reproductive RightsUnknown
- Immigration & BorderUnknown
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- Election IntegrityUnknown
- HealthcareUnknown
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- Gun PolicyUnknown
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Also on the ballot for TX State House • District 131
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Scott WhitmarshWhitmarsh is the Republican nominee for this Houston-area seat, having won the March 2026 GOP primary unopposed with 1,657 votes.
About Scott
He faces Democrat Staci Childs in November for the open seat being vacated by longtime Rep. Alma Allen.