State of Texas
State Representative, District 21
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
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