This sample ballot may not include all local party roles or measures on the official ballot. The listed candidates serve only within their party, and the propositions do not change the law.

2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

Democrat

Republican

2026 Texas Primary Runoff

Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa

Facebook

LinkedIn

Walter Ley

Mihaela Plesa is from Dallas, Texas. She has a bachelor's degree in international/global studies from the University of North Texas and a master's degree in liberal studies with a focus on global studies from Southern Methodist University. She is married to her husband, Todd.

Mihaela Plesa - Ballotpedia

Facts For All - Vote Smart

Mihaela is a legislative director with the Texas House of Representatives. She previously worked as a public relations consultant for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Law (NORML) and the Young National Organization of Women (Young NOW). She also has experience as a brand manager for Honey Bee Swim, a lecturer for Medcan Foundation Incorporated, and in account management for Martin Hughes Realty. 

Mihaela is currently a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 70.

Rep. Mihaela Plesa survived a heated GOP challenge. Here's how ...

As of January 22, 2026, Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Public Safety

Said, "All Texans deserve to have affordable and quality healthcare, and it should not be about the bottom lines of insurance companies."

Healthcare

Plans to work with the Texas Education Agency and local school districts to address academic setbacks and mental health challenges in youth.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Said, "Instead of making it harder to vote in our state, we should be making it easier for disabled persons, our veterans, and our senior citizens to participate in our democracy."

Voting & Elections

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Texas House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Texas State Legislature
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- 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. 
- State representatives make $7,200 annually in addition to a $221 payment per day during legislative sessions and mileage reimbursements.

Your representative and state lawmaker in the Texas House of Representatives.