State Senator, District 18
Unofficial result: Won — Lois Kolkhorst (Republican)
Source: electionresults.sos.state.tx.us
State Senate District 18; Texas
My vote power: Above average
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
- Voting on how much money your local public schools get
- Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Erica Gillum
LostDemocratic
Erica Gillum is the 2026 Democratic nominee for Texas State Senate District 18.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 2 against, Reduce Wealth Gap 2 for, Corporate Accountability 1 for,
Republican · Incumbent
Lois Kolkhorst has served in the Texas Senate since 2014.
Records: Civil Rights 1 for, 4 against, Election Integrity 3 for, Gun Control 2 against,
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