ANDREW TURNER

Democratic

On ballot as: ANDREW TURNER
Current role: Military/veteran (per Secretary of State filing)
Background: Granbury High School graduate
Bachelor's degree (2014) and graduate degree (2020), Tarleton State University
BS in health management and MS in engineering (per campaign)
U.S. Coast Guard (2008–2013) (per Ballotpedia)
Texas Air National Guard beginning in 2013 (per Ballotpedia)
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Cancer survivor, treated at MD Anderson (per campaign)
Described as a "Blue Dog Democrat" (per campaign)
Born in Arlington, Texas
Experience: Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): won, 62.9% over Ethan Newcomer
Top priorities: "End voucher schemes draining rural schools"
"Expand Medicaid and Medicare to bring federal dollars back to Texas and keep our emergency rooms open."
"Property tax relief for working families"
"I'll push for state-level health coverage for teachers and first responders, with better plans and lower local tax burdens."
Tidbits: Abortion: Campaign site: "Being pro-life means giving women real choices and real support, not just empty rhetoric."
Border and immigration: Campaign site essay on fentanyl: "Throwing endless money at a wall or declaring an invasion does nothing to scan the cargo containers and passenger cars that are the real conduits for this poison."
Guns: Campaign site essay proposing voluntary gun safety training: "I believe in the Second Amendment. I believe in the right to self-defense. I also believe that with rights come responsibilities."
Public schools and vouchers: Campaign site: "I will fight any attempt to divert public funds from our rural schools."
Property taxes: Campaign site: "We'll create property tax exemptions for retired first responders, teachers, and veterans while eliminating exemptions for for-profit corporations."
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: turnerforstatehouse.com

ANDREW TURNER

State Representative, District 59

Andrew Turner