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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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MIKE OLCOTT

Candidate · November 3, 2026 general election

State of Texas

State Representative, District 60

Mike Olcott

Mike Olcott

Republican Incumbent
On ballot as
MIKE OLCOTT
Current role
State Representative, Texas House District 60 (since January 14, 2025)
Background
  • B.S. in biology, Rhodes College
  • Ph.D. in biochemistry, University of Kentucky
  • Postdoctoral fellow, Stockholm University and Oregon State University (per campaign)
  • More than 15 years in medical research (per campaign)
  • Retired biochemist (per Secretary of State filing)
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  • Joined the Minutemen, a volunteer border group, in 2005 (per campaign)
  • Fifth-generation Texan, born and raised in Fort Worth (per campaign)
  • Lives outside Aledo (per campaign)
Experience
  • House committees: Delivery of Government Efficiency; Public Health (per House committee page)
  • Unopposed in November 2024
  • Won March 2024 Republican primary over incumbent Rep. Glenn Rogers
  • Ran for House District 60 (May 24, 2022 Republican primary runoff); lost to Rep. Glenn Rogers, 50.8% to 49.2%
  • Parker County Republican precinct chair (2014–2021)
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  • Co-founder, Parker County Conservatives
  • Served on the State Republican Executive Committee (per campaign)
  • Republican primary (March 3, 2026): won, 83.9% over Amy Fennell
Top priorities
  • "Illegal immigration continues to be a major issue that impacts every Texan."
  • "Ultimately, we need to eliminate property taxes all together."
  • "We must continue the fight until abortion is abolished and at the same time care for the women in need." (campaign site, text unchanged since his 2024 campaign)
  • "We must ensure that every election is safe and secure." (campaign site, text unchanged since his 2024 campaign)
Tidbits
  • Abortion: Campaign site (text unchanged since his 2024 campaign): "We must continue the fight until abortion is abolished and at the same time care for the women in need."
  • Border and immigration: Campaign site: "Texas has been ground zero for the invasion at the southern border for many years and has placed an enormous fiscal burden on the taxpayer!"
  • Guns: Campaign site (text unchanged since his 2024 campaign): "We need bold legislators in Austin willing to stand up to the federal government and protect one of the most important amendments to our U.S. Constitution!"
  • Public schools and vouchers: Campaign site (text unchanged since his 2024 campaign): "Parents should have the right to direct their child's education and the money that is being spent educating their child."
  • Property taxes: Campaign site: "Ultimately, we need to eliminate property taxes all together."
Endorsements
  • Texas Home School Coalition
  • Texas Right to Life PAC
  • Texas Values Action
  • Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) PAC
  • TEXPAC (Texas Medical Association Political Action Committee)
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  • Young Conservatives of Texas (primary)
  • NFIB Texas PAC (primary)
  • Donald J Trump, 45th and 47th President of the United States (listed by campaign)
  • Greg Abbott, Texas Governor (listed by campaign)
  • Ted Cruz, US Senator (listed by campaign)
  • Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General (listed by campaign)
  • Russ Authier, Parker County Sheriff (listed by campaign)
  • George Conley, Parker County Commissioner (listed by campaign)
  • Bob Tallman, "The Voice of Professional Rodeo" (listed by campaign)
  • Lt Col Allen West, Retired US Congressman and Republican Party of Texas Chair (listed by campaign)
  • David Barton, Founder of WallBuilders (listed by campaign)
  • Rick Green, Founder and President of Patriot Academy (listed by campaign)
  • Tony Tinderholt, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • Steve Toth, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • Nate Schatzline, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • Janice Holt, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • Wes Virdell, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • Valoree Swanson, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • Brent Money, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • Mitch Little, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • Katrina Pierson, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • Matt Morgan, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • Shelby Slawson, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • David Lowe, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • Shelley Luther, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • Joanne Shofner, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • David Cook, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • Keresa Richardson, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • Andy Hopper, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • Tom Oliverson, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • David Spiller, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • A J Louderback, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • Briscoe Cain, Texas State Representative (listed by campaign)
  • Rafael Cruz, Pastor and Father of US Senator Ted Cruz (listed by campaign)
  • James Synowsky, Mayor of Dennis (listed by campaign)
  • Mike Lang, Former State Representative of HD 60 (listed by campaign)
  • Kyle Rittenhouse, American Patriot (listed by campaign)
  • Cindi Castilla, President of Texas Eagle Forum (listed by campaign)
  • Damon Liles, Springtown ISD Board Member (listed by campaign)
  • Richard Neverdousky, Former Mayor of Willow Park (listed by campaign)
  • Darrell Castillo, Professor of Government, Weatherford College (listed by campaign)
  • Lynette McCracken, Co-Founder of Parker County Tea Party (listed by campaign)
  • Lucas Turner, Former HD 60 Candidate and Community Leader (listed by campaign)
  • Doyle Moss, Former Mayor of Willow Park (listed by campaign)
  • Steve Dugan, Former Parker County Commissioner for Precinct 4 (listed by campaign)
  • Jenny Barnwell, Former Parker County Treasurer (listed by campaign)
  • Tom Davis, Former Tarrant County GOP Chair (listed by campaign)
  • Shane Davis, Mayor of Aledo (listed by campaign)
  • Julie McCarty, CEO of True Texas Project (listed by campaign)
  • Fran Rhodes, President of True Texas Project (listed by campaign)
  • Dave Eagle, County Commissioner, Hood County (listed by campaign)
  • Maria Espinoza, National Director of The Rememberence Project (listed by campaign)
  • Scott Utley, Former Parker County Republican Party Chair (listed by campaign)
  • Ron Becker, Mayor of Cresson (listed by campaign)
  • Maggie Wright, Founding member of Lone Star Patriots (listed by campaign)
  • Wade Miller, Executive Director of Citizens for Renewing America (listed by campaign)
  • Don Poe, Co-founder of Hood County Tea Party (listed by campaign)
  • Dr Robert Schmidt, Mayor of Annetta North (listed by campaign)
  • Don Smelley, First Mayor of Peaster (listed by campaign)
  • Teresa Palmer, Mayor of Willow Park (listed by campaign)
  • Mindy White, Republican Chair of Precinct 100 (listed by campaign)
  • Marsha Hardin, Republican Chair of Precinct 105 (listed by campaign)
  • Earlene S. Clouse, Republican Chair of Precinct 110 (listed by campaign)
  • Lynda Stokes, Republican Chair of Precinct 115 (listed by campaign)
  • Jeannine Kuhnell, Republican Chair of Precinct 130 (listed by campaign)
  • Lynn Monaco, Republican Chair of Precinct 135 (listed by campaign)
  • Jim Forgey, Republican Chair of Precinct 140 (listed by campaign)
  • Kevin Cleveland, Republican Chair of Precinct 200 (listed by campaign)
  • Kelton Gunter, Republican Chair of Precinct 205 (listed by campaign)
  • Laura Hester, Republican Chair of Precinct 215 (listed by campaign)
  • Holly Hazlett, Republican Chair of Precinct 220 (listed by campaign)
  • Jennifer McGill, Republican Chair of Precinct 225 (listed by campaign)
  • Christina Cleghorn, Republican Chair of Precinct 240 (listed by campaign)
  • Greg Boggs, Republican Chair of Precinct 245 (listed by campaign)
  • Merrylynn Gerstenschlager, Republican Chair of Precinct 250 (listed by campaign)
  • Matt Ticzkus, Republican Chair of Precinct 255 and Weatherford City Council Member (listed by campaign)
  • Betty L. Reinert, Republican Chair of Precinct 265 (listed by campaign)
  • Heather Chapple, Republican Chair of Precinct 305 (listed by campaign)
  • Mike Phillips, Republican Chair of Precinct 310 (listed by campaign)
  • Bruce Melberg, Republican Chair of Precinct 315 (listed by campaign)
  • Larry Bartoli, Republican Chair of Precinct 325 (listed by campaign)
  • Gene Martin, Republican Chair of Precinct 410 (listed by campaign)
  • Rachel Horton, Republican Chair of Precinct 415 and SREC Committee Woman for SD-30 (listed by campaign)
  • Laura Heffelfinger, Republican Chair of Precinct 420 (listed by campaign)
  • John Korpal, Republican Chair of Precinct 435 (listed by campaign)
  • Amanda Garner, Republican Chair of Precinct 440 (listed by campaign)
  • John Schoolfield, Republican Chair of Precinct 445 (listed by campaign)
  • Ed Huddleston, Republican Chair of Precinct 450 (listed by campaign)
  • Neal O’Bannon, Republican Chair of Precinct 4 (listed by campaign)
  • Darren Floyd Smith, Republican Chair of Precinct 5 (listed by campaign)
  • Joey Miller, Republican Chair of Precinct 6 (listed by campaign)
  • Marshall Matthews, Republican Chair of Precinct 8 (listed by campaign)
  • Ken Karger, Republican Chair of Precinct 9 (listed by campaign)
  • Lisa Jones, Republican Chair of Precinct 16 (listed by campaign)
  • Mel Freitas, Republican Chair of Precinct 18 (listed by campaign)
  • Denise Adams, Republican Chair of Precinct 24 (listed by campaign)
  • Carole Elston, Former Parker County Republican Precinct Chair (listed by campaign)
  • Mike Herring, Former Parker County Republican Precinct Chair (listed by campaign)
  • Mary Lou Lee, Former Parker County Republican Precinct Chair (listed by campaign)
  • Jennifer Steward, Former Parker County Republican Precinct Chair (listed by campaign)
  • Texas Gun Rights PAC (listed by campaign)
  • Gun Owners of America (listed by campaign)
  • Grassroots America – We the People PAC (listed by campaign)
  • True Texas Project (listed by campaign)
  • Texas Eagle Forum PAC (listed by campaign)
  • Parker County Conservatives PAC (listed by campaign)
  • Texans for Toll-free Highways (listed by campaign)
  • Charter Schools Now PAC (listed by campaign)
  • Hammer & Nails PAC (listed by campaign)
  • Make Liberty Win (listed by campaign)
  • National Rifle Association (listed by campaign)
  • Protecting Texas Children (listed by campaign)
  • Texans for Vaccine Choice (recommendation) (listed by campaign)
  • Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND (listed by campaign)
  • Texans for Fiscal Responsibility (listed by campaign)
  • Texans for Strong Borders (listed by campaign)
  • Texas State Rifle Association Political Action Team (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
mikeolcott.com

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