State Representative, District 21 - Texas Ballot Compare

Ray Callas

Republican

On ballot as: Ray Callas
Current role: Anesthesiologist in Beaumont; partner and owner, Kare Infusion Center (per campaign)
Background: Pre-med degree, Texas A&M University (1995) (per campaign)
Medical degree, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Board-certified anesthesiologist (since 2006) (per campaign)
U.S. Navy service during Operation Desert Storm (Texas Medical Association; campaign)
Grew up in Galveston (per campaign)
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Lives in Beaumont (per campaign)
Moved to Beaumont in 2004 (per campaign)
Experience: Installed as president of the Texas Medical Association in May 2024 for a one-year term
Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation, appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott (per campaign)
Served on the Jefferson & Orange County Pilot Commission, including as chairman (2014–2016) (per campaign)
Republican primary, open seat (March 3, 2026): unopposed
Top priorities: "fixing our state's broken property tax system to deliver meaningful and lasting relief to Texans, especially seniors" (campaign announcement, Aug. 2025)
Continue the "effort to secure the border and crack down on illegal immigration" (campaign announcement, Aug. 2025)
"strengthen the Texas economy" (campaign announcement, Aug. 2025)
"block any attempts to infringe on our Second Amendment Rights" (campaign announcement, Aug. 2025)
"uphold his oath to protect the lives of both the unborn and mothers" (campaign announcement, Aug. 2025)
Tidbits: Abortion: No public statement found
Border and immigration: No public statement found
Guns: No public statement found
Public schools and vouchers: No public statement found
Property taxes: No public statement found
Endorsements: Texas AFL-CIO
Texas Home School Coalition
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (listed by campaign)
Governor Greg Abbott (listed by campaign)
LA Governor Jeff Landry (listed by campaign)
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (listed by campaign)
Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows (listed by campaign)
Sen. Donna Campbell (listed by campaign)
Fmr. Sen. Brandon Creighton (listed by campaign)
Sen. Charles Schwertner (listed by campaign)
Rep. Greg Bonnen (listed by campaign)
Rep. Tom Oliverson (listed by campaign)
Rep. Will Metcalf (listed by campaign)
Tilman Fertitta & Family (listed by campaign)
Hon. Carl Griffith (listed by campaign)
Mayor Jeff Darby (listed by campaign)
Councilman Britton Jones (listed by campaign)
Councilman Jeff Ortiz (listed by campaign)
Councilman Joey Holland (listed by campaign)
Councilman Cory Crenshaw (listed by campaign)
Sheriff Chuck Havard (listed by campaign)
Sheriff Colton Havard (listed by campaign)
Councilman Mike Williams (listed by campaign)
Fmr. Ag Commissioner Todd Staples (listed by campaign)
Beaumont Professional Firefighters (listed by campaign)
Dr. John Zerwas (listed by campaign)
Campaign website: raycallasfortexas.com

Jacqueline "Jacky" Hernandez

Democratic

On ballot as: Jacqueline "Jacky" Hernandez
Current role: Bricklayer in her family's business (per campaign)
Background: Attended Lamar University on a full scholarship while working full time (per campaign)
Describes herself as "a lifelong Southeast Texan Latina"
Oldest daughter in a working-class immigrant family (per candidate)
Experience: Former Texas State Capitol staffer (per campaign)
Worked at a law firm and in the corporate world before joining the family business (per campaign)
Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
Top priorities: Education: "Our schools, teachers, and every child's right to a quality education"
Healthcare: "Quality healthcare, including dental and vision, that families can afford"
Accountability: "Responsible government that makes sure Southeast Texas sees the benefits"
Tidbits: Abortion: No public statement found
Border and immigration: No public statement found
Guns: No public statement found
Public schools and vouchers: No public statement found
Property taxes: No public statement found
Endorsements: Run for Something
Campaign website: votejacky21.com