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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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Shelby Slawson

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Shelby Slawson is from Texas. She has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of Texas at Dallas and a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She and her husband are parents and active members in their church.

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Shelby is an entrepreneur and business executive. She also works as an attorney. 

Shelby is currently a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 59. She was first elected in 2020.

As of January 22, 2026, Shelby Slawson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Opposes abortion and supported the Texas Heartbeat Act, making it the "most significant pro-life bill in Texas' history."

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- There are 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 21 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State representatives are elected to two-year terms during even-numbered years. There are no term limits. 
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Texas State Representative, District 59, Republican Primary

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