MEET MICHELLE

Michelle Winder is a lifelong Fort Worth resident and candidate for Texas House District 99. She graduated from Arlington Heights High School and continued her studies at Weatherford College, Tarleton State University, and East Texas State University at Commerce.

Michelle Winder

Michelle Winder is a lifelong Fort Worth resident. She continued her education at Weatherford College, Tarleton State University, and East Texas State University at Commerce.

MICHELLE WINDER IS A LIFELONG FORT WORTH NATIVE

Michelle Winder is a lifelong Fort Worth native and candidate for Texas House District 99. She proudly served in the U.S. Army National Guard and built a career in public service, including work with the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department, General Dynamics, and 31 years with the Santa Fe Railroad before retiring in 2024.

Michelle is retired after working 31 years with the Santa Fe Railroad. She previously worked for the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department and General Dynamics and served in the U.S. Army National Guard.

2026 Texas General Election

ISSUES

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Good-Paying Jobs and Economic Fairness

Michelle is committed to building an economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few. That means supporting small businesses, raising the minimum wage, investing in job training, and protecting workers’ rights to organize.

Affordable Housing

Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to live. Michell supports expanding affordable housing, cracking down on predatory landlords, and helping first-time homebuyers achieve the American dream.

Supports taking action against predatory landlords.

- Aims to support small businesses.
- Supports raising the minimum wage.
- Supports investing in job training.
- Supports workers’ rights to organize.
- Supports expanding affordable housing.
- Supports taking action against predatory landlords.
- Supports helping first-time homebuyers.

Economy

Gun Safety

Michell supports commonsense gun safety measures, such as universal background checks and keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of criminals, while respecting the rights of responsible gun owners.

Supports universal background checks for gun purchases.

Supports keeping dangerous weapons out of criminals’ hands while respecting responsible gun owners’ rights.

- Supports universal background checks for gun purchases.
- Supports keeping dangerous weapons out of criminals’ hands while respecting responsible gun owners’ rights.

Public Safety

Healthcare for All

Michelle believes that access to affordable, quality healthcare is a right, not a privilege. They support lowering prescription drug costs, protecting Medicare and Medicaid, and expanding coverage so that no family is forced to choose between paying bills and getting the care they need.

Supports lowering prescription drug costs.

Supports protecting Medicare and Medicaid.

Supports expanding health insurance coverage.

- Supports lowering prescription drug costs.
- Supports protecting Medicare and Medicaid.
- Supports expanding health insurance coverage.

Healthcare

Strong Public Schools

Every child deserves a great education, no matter their zip code. Michelle supports increased funding for public schools, higher pay for teachers, universal pre-K, and affordable pathways to college or vocational training.

Supports increased funding for public schools.

Supports affordable pathways to college or vocational training.

- Supports increased funding for public schools.
- Supports higher pay for teachers.
- Supports universal pre-kindergarten.
- Supports affordable pathways to college or vocational training.

Education

Climate Action & Clean Energy

The climate crisis demands urgent action. Michell supports transitioning to clean, renewable energy, creating green jobs, protecting clean air and water, and safeguarding our communities from extreme weather.

Supports transitioning to clean, renewable energy.

Supports safeguarding communities from extreme weather.

- Supports transitioning to clean, renewable energy.
- Supports creating jobs in clean energy.
- Seeks to protect clean air and water.
- Supports safeguarding communities from extreme weather.

Energy & the Environment

Protecting Democracy & Voting Rights

Our democracy works best when every voice is heard and every vote counts. Michell supports expanding access to the ballot box, protecting against voter suppression, and ensuring fair district maps.

Supports protections against voter suppression.

- Supports expanding access to voting.
- Supports protections against voter suppression.
- Supports fair district maps.

Voting & Elections

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Michelle Winder is from Fort Worth, Texas. She attended Arlington Heights High School, Weatherford College, Tarleton State University, and East Texas State University at Commerce.

Michelle is a retired public servant. She previously worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for 31 years. She also served in the U.S. Army National Guard. After leaving the military, she built a career in public service, including work with the Tarrant County Sheriffs Department and General Dynamics. 

Michelle previously ran for Texas House of Representatives - District 99 in 2026.

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Supports "commonsense" gun safety measures, such as universal background checks, while respecting the rights of responsible gun owners.

Supports lowering prescription drug costs, protecting Medicare and Medicaid, and expanding healthcare coverage.

Supports increased funding for public schools, higher pay for teachers, universal pre-K, and affordable pathways to college or vocational training.

Supports transitioning to clean, renewable energy, creating green jobs, protecting clean air and water, and safeguarding communities from extreme weather.

Supports expanding access to voting, protecting against voter suppression, and ensuring fair district maps.

Michelle Winder is from Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Arlington Heights High School and continued her studies at Weatherford College, Tarleton State University, and East Texas State University at Commerce.

Michelle is retired. She previously worked at the Santa Fe Railroad for 31 years. She also worked at General Dynamics and the Tarrant County Sheriff's Department. She served in the U.S. Army National Guard.

Michelle is currently a state representative for Texas House District 99. She was first elected in 2026 and is currently serving her first term.

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Michelle Winder is from Fort Worth, Texas. She attended Weatherford College, Tarleton State University, and East Texas State University. 

Michelle is retired. Before retiring in 2024, she worked for 31 years at the Santa Fe Railroad. She also previously worked at General Dynamics and the Tarrant County Sheriffs Department. She also served in the U.S. Army National Guard. 

Supports gun control, saying "Michell supports commonsense gun safety measures, such as universal background checks and keeping dangerous weapons out of the hands of criminals, while respecting the rights of responsible gun owners."

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