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Erica Gillum

Democratic · Texas · 2026

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Texas Senate District 18Texas · 2026Harris County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Fully funding neighborhood schools and paying teachers more
  • Addressing rural water shortages and aging infrastructure
  • Creating jobs and supporting small businesses

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Erica Gillum is a Realtor and real estate investor who served on Hempstead City Council beginning in 2020 and was mayor of Hempstead from 2022 to 2024, according to her campaign site. She has more than two decades of experience in real estate, per the same source.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 29, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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