Galveston County, Texas

Texas House District 23

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 23, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Terri Leo Wilson and Cheryl Lynn Clark. Candidate information follows official Galveston County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Terri Leo Wilson (Republican), Cheryl Lynn Clark (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 23; Terri Leo Wilson 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, Terri Leo Wilson, is on the ballot.

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Terri Leo Wilson

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Education reform and instructional materials
Property tax relief
Border security and public safety

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Terri Leo Wilson spent 38 years as a teacher, case manager, and department administrator serving middle school students with special needs, according to the Texas House's official biography. She earned undergraduate degrees in elementary and special education and a master's degree in educational administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce, and served three elected terms on the State Board of Education before her election to the Texas House. She represents District 23, covering Chambers County and part of Galveston County.

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Cheryl Lynn Clark

Democratic

Biography

Cheryl Lynn Clark is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 23 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 23 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 Galveston County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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

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Candidate profiles

Terri Leo Wilson, full profile Cheryl Lynn Clark, full profile Official Texas election office