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Parker County, Texas

Texas House District 60

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 60, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Krissy Guess and Mike Olcott. Candidate information follows official Parker County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Krissy Guess (Democratic), Mike Olcott (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 60; Mike Olcott 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, Mike Olcott, is on the ballot.

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Krissy Guess

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Maternal and women's healthcare access
  • Public education funding
  • Property tax relief

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Krissy Guess is the Democratic nominee for Texas House District 60, covering Palo Pinto, Parker, and Stephens counties. She is an operations manager at Litex Industries, a Texas-based lighting manufacturer and distributor, according to her campaign site.

Mike Olcott

Mike Olcott

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Immigration enforcement
  • Property tax relief
  • Second Amendment rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Olcott is a research scientist who spent more than 15 years conducting medical research and co-authored nine peer-reviewed publications on cancer cell growth, per the campaign site. He holds a B.S. in biology from Rhodes College and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Kentucky, with postdoctoral work at Stockholm University and Oregon State University, per the campaign site. He served as Parker County Republican precinct chair and co-founded Parker County Conservatives, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 60 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 60, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Krissy Guess and Mike Olcott. Candidate information follows official Parker County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 60 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 Parker County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Parker County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Krissy Guess, full profileMike Olcott, full profileOfficial Texas election office