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Travis County, Texas

Texas House District 51

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 51, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores and Jessica Martinez. Candidate information follows official Travis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores (Democratic), Jessica Martinez (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Texas House District 51; Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores 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, Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores, is on the ballot.

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Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores

Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Women's autonomy in healthcare decisions
  • Voting rights
  • Healthcare access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores is the Democratic incumbent for Texas House District 51, serving since 2022. She is a law partner at Hendler Flores Law, PLLC, with a BA with high honors in government and a JD from the University of Texas, according to her official biography. Before her legislative career she worked for state Rep. Irma Rangel helping draft the state's first domestic violence legislation, and later served as Legislative Director at the Mexican American Bar Association of Texas.

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Jessica Martinez

Republican

Top priorities
  • Cut or eliminate property taxes to make home ownership possible for young families
  • Ensure every family in the district has access to safe, clean drinking water
  • Refocus education on academic excellence and restore funding for law enforcement

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jessica Martinez is the Republican candidate for Texas House District 51 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Texas Secretary of State's certified 2026 General Election candidate list. Grew up in a working-class family in the Del Valle area of District 51, per campaign site. Describes herself as a neighbor and non-career politician running because of rising costs and underfunded schools, per campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Texas House District 51 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Texas House District 51, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores and Jessica Martinez. Candidate information follows official Travis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Texas House District 51 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 Travis 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.

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Candidate roster from official Travis County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Maria Luisa "Lulu" Flores, full profileJessica Martinez, full profileOfficial Texas election office