2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 137, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Gene Wu and Helen Zhou. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Gene Wu (Democratic), Helen Zhou (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 137; Gene Wu 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.
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Democratic Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Gene Wu is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 137 and the sitting state representative, serving as Texas House Democratic Leader. He has represented the district since 2012 and previously worked as a Harris County prosecutor, per his campaign site.
Republican
Per the campaign site.
Helen Zhou is an immigrant civic advocate active with the Chinese Civic Association and the Sharpstown Civic Association, according to the League of Women Voters of Houston. She has served as a Harris County Republican precinct lead and convention delegate, per the same source.
Who is running for Texas House District 137 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 137, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Gene Wu and Helen Zhou. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Texas House District 137 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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