2026 Texas General Election

Michelle Williams

Michelle is a teacher at the Houston Independent School District. She previously served as the president of United Teachers of Houston, the district’s teacher union.

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As of July 22, 2026, Michelle Williams’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Served as a union leader for  the Houston Independent School District.

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Michelle is a former teacher. She previously worked at Houston Independent School District (HISD).

Michelle is currently a teacher and the former president of the Houston Education Association.

Supports restoring local control over education and is critical of state-appointed leadership in school districts.

Buket Urgen

Michelle is a former public school teacher and the former president of the Houston Education Association. 

Michelle previously ran for Texas State Representative in 2024 but did not win.

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