State of Texas
State Representative, District 99
Michelle Winder
Democratic- On ballot as
- Michelle Winder
- Current role
- Retired BNSF Railway employee
- Background
- Graduate, Arlington Heights High School (1981)
- Attended Weatherford College, Tarleton State University and East Texas A&M
- 31 years with the railroad; retired 2024
- Held leadership roles in the United Transportation Union
- Has worked with the Tarrant County Sheriff's Department and General Dynamics (per candidate)
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- Served in the U.S. Army National Guard
- Lifelong Fort Worth resident
- Experience
- First run for office
- No prior elected office (per Fort Worth Report questionnaire)
- Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
- Top priorities
- "Public education: I will fight for strong neighborhood public schools, competitive teacher pays, adequate classroom funding, and resources that help every child succeed."
- "Healthcare: I will work to expand access to affordable healthcare, including mental health services, preventive care, and support for seniors and working families."
- "Water and the environment: I will support responsible growth that protects our water supply, infrastructure, neighborhoods, and quality of life for future generations."
- "Voting against Data Centers."
- Tidbits
- Abortion: No public statement found
- Border and immigration: In a 2026 Fort Worth Report questionnaire: "border security should be effective, lawful, and humane"
- Guns: No public statement found
- Public schools and vouchers: In a 2026 Fort Worth Report questionnaire: "My priorities are fully funding our public schools, improving teacher and staff pay"; "Voting against these voucher programs that affect public education."
- Property taxes: In a 2026 Fort Worth Report questionnaire: "I support meaningful property tax relief that helps homeowners, renters, seniors, and working families without undermining the funding our public schools and local communities depend on."
Claims and the record- Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
- Endorsements
- Wendy Davis (listed by campaign)
- Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (listed by campaign)
- Mimi Coffey (listed by campaign)
- Campaign website
- michellforhd99.com
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