Harris County, Texas

Texas House District 135

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 135, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Odus E. Evbagharu and Liz Ramos. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Odus E. Evbagharu (Democratic), Liz Ramos (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 135. Not on the November ballot: Jon E. Rosenthal, the sitting member per the 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.

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Odus E. Evbagharu

Democratic

Top priorities

Fully funding public schools
Expanding Medicaid
Raising the minimum wage to a livable wage

Per the Houston Press.

Biography

Odus E. Evbagharu is a small business owner who runs Onward Strategy Group, a political and community consulting firm, according to the Houston Press. He previously served as chief of staff to Rep. Jon Rosenthal and was chair of the Harris County Democratic Party from 2021 to 2023, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Liz Ramos

Republican

Top priorities

Property tax relief
Public safety and neighborhood security
Balancing data center growth with community infrastructure needs

Per the Community Impact.

Biography

Liz Ramos is a native Houstonian who has worked in healthcare management since 2007, according to her campaign site. Community Impact reports she has three decades of public service experience and has managed multi-million dollar budgets. 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 135 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 135 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.

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Candidate roster from official Harris County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Odus E. Evbagharu, full profile Liz Ramos, full profile Official Texas election office