Montgomery County, Texas

Texas House District 3

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 3, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Nicole King and Kristen Plaisance. Candidate information follows official Montgomery County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Nicole King (Democratic), Kristen Plaisance (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 3. Not on the November ballot: Cecil Bell Jr., 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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Nicole King

Democratic

Top priorities

Strengthening emergency preparedness for the district
Improving affordability and advocating for stable, fair property tax policy
Ensuring schools in the district are adequately funded

Per the Community Impact.

Biography

Nicole King, the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 3, works as a chief project officer with a background in government advisory support, community relations, public safety and investigations, emergency management, and public policy, according to a Community Impact candidate questionnaire. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Kristen Plaisance

Republican

Top priorities

Eliminating property taxes
Securing elections
Reducing the size of state government

Per the Community Impact.

Biography

Kristen Plaisance, the Republican nominee for Texas House District 3, is a retired real estate and commercial photographer who describes herself as a constitutional scholar and election security auditor and activist, according to a Community Impact candidate questionnaire. 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 3 in 2026?

When is the Texas House District 3 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County and state election office filings, last verified October 1, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Nicole King, full profile Kristen Plaisance, full profile Official Texas election office