2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 147, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Theodis Daniel and Jolanda Jones. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Theodis Daniel (Republican), Jolanda Jones (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 147; Jolanda Jones 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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Republican
Per the Community Impact.
Theodis Daniel is a wildlife consultant, entrepreneur and U.S. military veteran, according to Community Impact. He says losing his home during Hurricane Harvey shaped his focus on disaster preparedness, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.
Democratic Incumbent
Per the campaign site.
Jolanda Jones is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 147 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Jolanda Jones is a sitting member for the district, per the Texas House of Representatives' official roster. An attorney who focuses on criminal justice system reform, she previously served on the Houston City Council and the Houston ISD school board, per candidate campaign site.
Who is running for Texas House District 147 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 147, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Theodis Daniel and Jolanda Jones. Candidate information follows official Harris County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Texas House District 147 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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