Who is running for State Representative District 3 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for State Representative District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Texas House District 3.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Side by side
Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Nicole KingDemocrat | Kristen PlaisanceRepublican |
|---|---|---|
| Abortion | No public position | Illegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestSaid · low |
| Property taxes | No single answer fits; see evidence | Eliminate school property taxes and replace them with sales tax or state moneySaid · medium |
Nicole King
DemocratPrivate citizen
Nicole King is a Democratic candidate for Texas House District 3, a seat in Montgomery County with no incumbent on the November ballot; she won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary over James Alvarado4. She lists her work as chief project officer, with experience in government advisory support, community relations, public safety investigations, emergency management and public policy2. Her campaign site lists public schools, affordability, emergency preparedness and small business support as her four priorities3.
Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Minimum wageNo single answer fitsmedium
Said · medium confidence- Her campaign site says she supports raising the minimum wage to a true living wage so no Texan working full time lives in poverty. (2026) source
Property taxesNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence- Her campaign site says she supports sensible property tax relief through appraisal reform. (2026) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, AI data centers, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Kristen Plaisance
RepublicanPrivate citizen
Kristen Plaisance is a Republican candidate for Texas House District 3, a seat in Montgomery County with no incumbent on the November ballot after she defeated Rep. Cecil Bell Jr. in the March 3, 2026 Republican primary6. She lists her background as a retired real estate and commercial photographer and says she studies the U.S. and Texas constitutions and has worked on election audits24. Her campaign site says she is a wife and mother of five4.
Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
Property taxesEliminate school property taxes and replace them with sales tax or state moneymedium
AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow
Said · low confidence- Her campaign site says she will defend innocent life. (2026) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, AI data centers, School choice, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.