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Collin County, Texas

Texas House District 70

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 70, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: George Flint and Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa. Candidate information follows official Collin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

George Flint (Republican), Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 70; Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa is the sitting member, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. Nominees were chosen at the March 3 primary (or a May 26 runoff) or advanced unopposed; the field is the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa, is on the ballot.

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George Flint

Republican

Top priorities
  • Bring conservative values and judicial experience to the Legislature
  • Defend the rule of law

Per the campaign site.

Biography

George Flint is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 70 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Served as an elected judge of the 401st District Court in Collin County from 2021 to 2024 after four decades practicing law, per campaign site. Previously served as Collin County Republican Party chairman, per campaign site.

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Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa

Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Public education funding and reducing school recapture payments
  • Expanding women's healthcare access
  • Early childhood intervention programs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mihaela Plesa is a first-generation American whose parents emigrated from Romania; she was educated through Plano ISD and the University of North Texas and previously operated a fashion merchandising and design company focused on Texas-made products, according to her campaign site. She represents Texas House District 70 in Collin County and is the first Romanian American elected to the Texas Legislature.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 70 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 70, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: George Flint and Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa. Candidate information follows official Collin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 70 election in Texas?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Texas are on the Texas election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Collin County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Collin County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
George Flint, full profileMihaela Elizabeth Plesa, full profileOfficial Texas election office