Harrison County, Texas

Texas House District 7

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 7, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Fantasha Allen and Jay Dean. Candidate information follows official Harrison County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Fantasha Allen (Democratic), Jay Dean (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 7; Jay Dean 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, Jay Dean, is on the ballot.

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Fantasha Allen

Democratic

Top priorities

Expand access to affordable education and job training
Support working parents and single mothers with resources
Protect rural healthcare access and invest in mental health services

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Allen is pursuing a bachelor's degree in social work with a pre-law minor at Stephen F. Austin State University, with plans to attend law school, per the campaign site. She holds certifications as a certified medical assistant, nursing assistant, pharmacy technician and medication aide, and has worked in long-term care and health care settings, per the campaign site.

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Jay Dean

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Jay Dean represents Texas House District 7, covering Gregg, Harrison and Marion counties, and is a resident of Longview. He served as mayor of Longview for 10 years and on the Longview City Council for 5 years before his House service, per the Texas House of Representatives. He is a small business owner and general manager for Thomas Oilfield Services, per the Texas House of Representatives, and a graduate of Louisiana State University.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 7 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 7 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 Harrison 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 Harrison County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Fantasha Allen, full profile Jay Dean, full profile Official Texas election office