Erica Gillum

Democratic

On ballot as: Erica Gillum
Current role: Realtor, real estate coach, investor and developer (per campaign)
Background: Graduate, Hempstead High School
Attended Prairie View A&M University
Lifelong Texan
Experience: Hempstead Mayor (elected May 2022; 2022–2024 per campaign)
Hempstead City Council (2020–2022) (per campaign)
Helped secure over $9 million for drainage and infrastructure projects (per campaign)
Top priorities: "fully fund neighborhood schools, ensure teachers are paid what they deserve"
Water: "ensure adequate water supplies, reliable roads, and strong rural services"
Economy: "creating good-paying jobs, supporting small businesses"
Cost of living: "I will fight to reduce these costs" (housing, childcare, prescription drugs)
Says taxes "should be fair, transparent, and tied to real results"
Tidbits: Abortion: No public statement found
Border and immigration: No public statement found
Guns: No public statement found
Public schools and vouchers: Campaign site: "I will fight to fully fund neighborhood schools, ensure teachers are paid what they deserve, and expand programs that prepare every child for success."
Property taxes: No public statement found
Claims and the record
Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: gillumfortexas.com

State Senator, District 18