SHILOH SALAZAR

Democratic

On ballot as: SHILOH SALAZAR
Current role: Advocate (per Secretary of State filing)
Background: Describes herself as "a mom, advocate, small business owner, and lifelong West Texan" (per candidate survey)
Former educator (per same survey)
Parent of a child with special needs (per same survey)
Experience: Ran for County Commissioner (per candidate survey)
Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): unopposed
Top priorities: "I support fully funding public education, increasing teacher pay and retention efforts, reducing reliance on high stakes testing"
"I support expanding Medicaid coverage, strengthening rural healthcare delivery models, and investing in preventative and early intervention services"
"I support policies that strengthen worker protections, improve workplace safety, and invest in paid family and medical leave"
For rural Texas, "investing in water sustainability, emergency services, and infrastructure that keeps communities viable"
Tidbits: Abortion: No public statement found
Border and immigration: No public statement found
Guns: No public statement found
Public schools and vouchers: In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, supports "fully funding public education" and "opposing policies that divert public dollars away from neighborhood schools"
Property taxes: No public statement found
Endorsements: Blue Horizon Texas PAC
Campaign website: Not found

State Representative, District 72