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Howard Olsen

Republican · Texas · 2026

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Texas House District 50Texas · 2026Travis County sample ballot
Top priorities
  • Support firefighters and first responders
  • Support veterans transitioning from military service
  • Provide teachers in overcrowded classrooms with better resources

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Howard Olsen is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 50 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Is a combat veteran with 11 years of service including with an Army Ranger battalion and Psychological Operations, per campaign site. Has worked as a first responder and organized disaster relief aid for flood victims, per campaign site.

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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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