Lydia Bean

Democratic

On ballot as: Lydia Bean
Current role: Founder and president, Equipa (consulting firm advising nonprofits and foundations on strategy, evaluation and leadership development)
Background: Ph.D. and M.A. in sociology, Harvard University (per her questionnaire)
B.A. in Spanish and music, Austin College (per her questionnaire)
Former assistant professor of research, University of Texas at Arlington
Lives in Arlington (per campaign)
Age 45 (per her questionnaire, October 2026)
Experience: Co-founder, Whistleblower Aid (legal nonprofit for government employees reporting lawbreaking)
Democratic candidate, U.S. House District 6 (2021 special election)
Democratic nominee, Texas House District 93 (2020)
Co-founder, coalition that helps residents advocate before Tarrant County government (per campaign)
Top priorities: "I will champion greater participation and transparency in the County budget."
"I will protect free and fair elections as Vice Chair of the Tarrant County Elections Commission."
"I will fight deed fraud in Tarrant County and throughout Texas"
"Doing business with Tarrant County should be fast, friendly, and frustration-free"
Tidbits: Property taxes and budget: In a candidate questionnaire: "I will champion greater participation and transparency in the County budget."
Growth and infrastructure: In a candidate questionnaire: "We need to make sure that all of our infrastructure keeps up with our growing population, from transportation to water to healthcare to county services."
Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
Public safety: No public statement found
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: lydiafortexas.com

Lydia Bean

County Clerk

Lydia Bean