2026 Texas General Election

Erica Gillum

Erica Gillum is from Hempstead, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Prairie View A&M University. She is a devoted Christian.

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Erica is a realtor, real estate coach, and investor. She previously served as the mayor of Hempstead from 2022 to 2024. 

Erica previously served on the Hempstead City Council from 2020 to 2022 and as the mayor of Hempstead from 2022 to 2024.

For Candidate Erica Gillum on Issue economy:  
Plans to create good-paying jobs, support small businesses, and provide workforce training for young adults.

Favors fighting to reduce high housing costs, childcare expenses, and prescription drug prices to improve quality of life for families.

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Supports fully funding neighborhood schools, ensuring teachers are paid fairly, and expanding programs for children's success.

Supports ensuring adequate water supplies, reliable roads, and strong rural services to protect farmers' livelihoods and support families dependent on agriculture.

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Erica is from Hempstead, Texas. She attended Prairie View A&M University. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science and government from Prairie View A&M University.

Erica is a Realtor. She works at Remax, where she has been since 2022. She previously served as mayor of Hempstead from 2022 to 2024 and as a councilmember on the Hempstead City Council from 2020 to 2022.

Supports creating good-paying jobs, supporting small businesses, and offering training for young adults to enter the workforce.

Erica is a Realtor. She works at Remax, where she has been since 2022. She previously served as Mayor of Hempstead City from 2022 to 2024 and as a councilmember for Hempstead City in 2022.

Erica Gillum previously served on the Hempstead City Council from 2020 to 2022 and then as Mayor of Hempstead from 2022 to 2024.

THE BURLESON AND Lee counties' Democratic Parties

Erica Gillum first held public office in 2020 when she was elected to the Hempstead City Council, serving a two-year term through 2022. She was then elected Mayor of Hempstead in 2022 and served until 2024. She is now the Democratic candidate for Texas State Senate District 18 in the 2026 primary election.

For Candidate Erica Gillum on Issue economy:  
Aims to reduce costs for hardworking Texans to help them provide for their families without sacrificing quality of life.

Supports fully funding neighborhood schools, ensuring teachers are paid fairly, and expanding programs to prepare children for success.

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Erica Gillum is from Texas. She has a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Prairie View A&M University. She is a devoted Christian.

Erica is a realtor, real estate coach, and investor. She has worked at Remax since 2022. She previously served as mayor of Hempstead from 2022 to 2024 and as a councilmember from 2020 to 2022. 

Erica is a former mayor of Hempstead and a former member of the Hempstead City Council. She served as a council member in 2022 and as mayor from 2022 to 2024.

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