With all 782 voting centers reporting results in Harris County, Cy-Fair's incumbent state representatives all poised to maintain their seats in the Texas House of Representatives for the 88th Texas Legislature.
Mike Schofield, R-Katy, earned 36,085, or 59.76% of the total votes, over his Democrat opponent Cameron "Cam" Campbell, who earned 24,295 votes, or 40.24% of the total votes, in the House District 132 race.
Jon Rosenthal, D-Houston, earned 23,205, or 57.58% of the total votes, over his Republican opponent Mike May, who earned 17,096 votes, or 42.42% of the total votes, in the House District 135 race.
Lacy Hull, R-Houston, earned 32,157, or 57.2% of the total votes, over her Democrat opponent Stephanie Morales, who earned 24,063 votes, or 42.8% of the total votes, in the House District 138 race.
In the House District 148 race, Penny Morales Shaw, D-Houston, earned 20,275, or 55.49% of the total votes, over her opponents Republican Kay Smith and Libertarian Grizzle Trojacek, who earned 15,572 votes, or 42.62% of the total votes, and 688 votes, or 1.88% of the total votes, respectively.
All results are unofficial until canvassed. Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide to see results from all local elections in your community.
Updated Nov. 9 at 6 a.m.
With 774 of 782 voting centers reporting results in Harris County, Cy-Fair's incumbent state representatives all appear to be holding on to their seats in the Texas House of Representatives.
Mike Schofield, R-Katy, earned 36,085, or 59.77% of the total votes, over his Democrat opponent Cameron "Cam" Campbell, who earned 24,292 votes, or 40.23% of the total votes, in the House District 132 race.
Jon Rosenthal, D-Houston, earned 23,199, or 57.57% of the total votes, over his Republican opponent Mike May, who earned 17,096 votes, or 42.43% of the total votes, in the House District 135 race.
Lacy Hull, R-Houston, earned 32,156, or 57.2% of the total votes, over her Democrat opponent Stephanie Morales, who earned 24,060 votes, or 42.8% of the total votes, in the House District 138 race.
In the House District 148 race, Penny Morales Shaw, D-Houston, earned 20,249, or 55.48% of the total votes, over her opponents Republican Kay Smith and Libertarian Grizzle Trojacek, who earned 15,560 votes, or 42.63% of the total votes, and 688 votes, or 1.89% of the total votes, respectively.
All results are unofficial until canvassed. Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide to see results from all local elections in your community.
Updated Nov. 8 at 11:22 p.m.
With 11 of 782 voting centers reporting results in Harris County, Cy-Fair's incumbent state representatives continued to lead their respective races as of 11:22 p.m., according to the Harris County Elections Administrator's Office.
Original story posted Nov. 8 at 7:53 p.m.
Many Cy-Fair residents will have new legislators representing them in the 88th Texas Legislature starting in January following the Nov. 8 election and decennial redistricting, which last year set new electoral maps for the next decade. See early voting results for each local Texas House of Representatives race as reported by the Harris County Elections Administrator's Office below.
Texas House District 148
Early voting results show Democratic incumbent state Rep. Penny Morales Shaw taking an early lead over challengers Kay Smith and Grizzle Trojacek in the race for the Texas House District 148 race in the Nov. 8 midterm election. This district covers portions of Harris County.
According to early voting results, Shaw received 13,121 early votes, or 55.85% of all votes, while Smith received 10,048, or 42.77% of the total, and Trojacek received 323, or 1.37% of the total.
Shaw is a lawyer by trade and campaigned on issues including the state’s electric grid, inflation and the cost of living, and public safety.
“My campaign for House District 148 is a continuation of my lifelong commitment to public service. As my colleagues and constituents know, I'm a tireless advocate, and I look to bring that energy and drive in my second legislative session in the Texas House of Representatives,” she said in a recent Q&A with Community Impact.
Smith is self-employed and has served as an advocate, precinct chair and election judge, she told Community Impact. In the Q&A, she said safety and security were among the biggest issues facing local residents in addition to parental rights.
Trojacek did not respond to Community Impact's Q&A, but on his campaign website, he said he would prioritize tax reform, education reform and decriminalizing controlled substances if elected.
Texas House District 138
Republican incumbent state Rep. Lacey Hull is leading in the Texas House District 138 race with 22,749 votes, or 58.41% of the total votes. Her opponent, Democrat Stephanie Morales, earned 16,201 votes, or 41.59% of the total votes during the early voting period. This district covers portions of west Harris County.
Hull has experience co-owning a small business and serving as the president of her homeowner's association. Morales is a Child Protective Services and criminal defense lawyer.
In a recent Community Impact Q&A, Hull said the top priorities of her district included property taxes, inflation/cost of living, border security and public safety.
"I am running for re-election to ensure my neighbors and constituents have commonsense representation. Texans deserve a secure border, lower property taxes, safe communities and schools, and the assurance that our children will not be exposed to inappropriate content in the classroom," she said.
Texas House District 135
State Rep. Jon Rosenthal, the incumbent Democrat representing Texas House District 135, came out ahead of his opponent based on early voting results with 14,672, or 57.25% of the total votes, over Republican Mike May's 10,957 votes, or 42.75% of the total votes. District 135 covers portions of west Harris County.
Rosenthal is a mechanical engineer seeking his third term in office. In a Community Impact Q&A, he said the biggest challenges facing Texas included public safety, voting rights, bodily autonomy, libraries and the electric grid.
"I’m honored and humbled to represent HD135, and I will continue to advocate for public education, access to health care and equity justice. I will always fight against bigotry and discrimination in all forms. And it’s my long-term goal to dismantle the STAAR test by removing testing from school finance," Rosenthal said in the Q&A.
May, who is also an engineer and has 25 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, said his top priorities were crime, border security, inflation and lowering taxes.
Texas House District 132
Early voting results show Republican incumbent state Rep. Mike Schofield of Texas House District 132 leading over Democrat challenger Cameron "Cam" Campbell. Schofield had 26,092 votes, or 60.52% of the total votes, while Campbell trailed behind with 17,022 votes, or 39.48% of the total votes. District 132 covers portions of Cypress and Katy.
Neither candidate responded to Q&A requests from Community Impact ahead of its October Voter Guide. However, in a Q&A ahead of primary elections earlier this year, Schofield said he was running to fight for individual freedom, border security and financing schools while limiting property taxes. Schofield has served in three previous terms of the Texas Legislature and is an attorney by trade.
Campbell is a public speaker, entrepreneur and author, according to his campaign website, where he said his top priorities were expanding STEM education, implementing business innovation grants, and expanding social and economic opportunities for residents.
Texas House District 130
Republican incumbent Tom Oliverson ran unopposed and will continue to lead Texas House District 130—one of the largest in the Cypress area, which also covers parts of Tomball, Waller and Hockley. Oliverson is an anesthesiologist and small-business owner who “opposes abortion and advocates for free markets and limited government regulations,” according to his website.
Texas House District 126
State Rep. Sam Harless, another Republican incumbent of the Texas Legislature, also ran unopposed in the midterm election and will continue to represent Texas House District 126, which covers parts of Cy-Fair and the Spring area. He owns an independent car dealership and lists priorities of lower taxes, jobs, health care, public education and human trafficking on his website. His wife, Patricia Harless, previously served in the same legislative role from 2007-16.
All results are unofficial until canvassed. Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide to see results from all local elections in your community.
