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General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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State Representative, District 70

Race · November 3, 2026 general election

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George FlintGeorge FlintRepublican
Mihaela Elizabeth PlesaMihaela Elizabeth PlesaDemocratic Incumbent
On ballot as
George Flint
Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa
Current role
Attorney and mediator; former judge of the 401st District Court
State Representative, Texas House District 70 (since January 10, 2023)
Background
  • Bachelor's degree, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1972)
  • MBA, Wake Forest University (1974)
  • Law degree, Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University (1980)
  • Attorney in Collin County for more than forty years (per campaign)
  • Attended Plano ISD schools (per campaign)
  • Bachelor's degree, University of North Texas (2006)
  • Graduate degree, Southern Methodist University (2012)
  • Ran a small business in fashion merchandising and design before working in the Legislature (per campaign)
  • Born in Dallas
  • Parents came to Texas after fleeing Communist Romania (per campaign)
Experience
  • Judge, 401st District Court, January 2021 through December 2024; did not run for re-election in 2024 (per Ballotpedia)
  • Former chairman, Collin County Republican Party (per campaign)
  • Worked as a legislative director in the Texas House before running for office
Top priorities
  • Property taxes: "He'll fight to eliminate property taxes on homesteads"
  • Border: "will support every state-level tool available to secure the southern border and stop illegal crossings"
  • Schools: "George supports school choice – empowering parents to select the best learning environment for their children"
  • Describes himself as "a pro-life conservative who believes life begins at conception"
  • Ballotpedia survey: says he will bring "Texas values, commonsense solutions, and a strong work ethic"
  • Schools: "She fights for fair school funding, smaller class sizes, and competitive teacher pay"
  • Costs: "She supports lower property taxes, investments in small businesses, and job training programs"
  • Health care: "every Texan deserves quality care, close to home"
  • Supports "first responders, mental health programs, a secure border, and community initiatives" (per campaign)
Tidbits
  • Abortion: Campaign site: "George is a pro-life conservative who believes life begins at conception"
  • Border and immigration: Campaign site: "George will support every state-level tool available to secure the southern border and stop illegal crossings."
  • Guns: Campaign site: "Protect Second Amendment rights without compromise"
  • Public schools and vouchers: Campaign site: "Expand Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for all Texas families"
  • Property taxes: Campaign site: "He'll fight to eliminate property taxes on homesteads."
Claims and the record
  • Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
  • Abortion: Campaign site: "She supports policies that protect reproductive healthcare"
  • Border and immigration: Campaign site: says she supports "first responders, mental health programs, a secure border, and community initiatives"
  • Guns: No public statement found
  • Public schools and vouchers: In a Dallas Morning News questionnaire: "I opposed the ESA program, but now that it is law, we have a responsibility to evaluate whether it is actually delivering what was promised."
  • Property taxes: In a Dallas Morning News questionnaire: "I absolutely want Texans to pay less in property taxes, but eliminating school property taxes without a sustainable replacement is not a responsible plan."
Claims and the record
  • 2025 quorum-break fine: Fined $8,354.25 by the House Administration Committee (April 2026) for the August 2025 quorum break. The Texas Supreme Court denied the attorney general's petition to remove her (May 2026). No response found.
Endorsements
  • Mitch Little, State Representative, HD 65 (listed by campaign)
  • Keresa Richardson, State Representative, HD 61 (listed by campaign)
  • David Lowe, State Representative, HD 91 (listed by campaign)
  • Chris Hill, Collin County Judge (listed by campaign)
  • Mike Gould, Collin County District Clerk (listed by campaign)
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  • Lt. Col. Allen West, Former Chairman, Republican Party of Texas (listed by campaign)
  • Darrell Day, Republican Nominee, TX-CD32 (2024); Candidate CD32 (2026) (listed by campaign)
  • Cody Weaver, Precinct Chair 32; Former Plano ISD Trustee (listed by campaign)
  • John Myers, Precinct Chair 64; Former Collin County GOP Chairman (listed by campaign)
  • Pat Greer, Precinct Chair 67; President, Plano Citizens Coalition (listed by campaign)
  • Brian Will, Precinct Chair 107 (listed by campaign)
  • Justin Bennett, Precinct Chair 138 (listed by campaign)
  • Doreen Cruz, Precinct Chair 70 (listed by campaign)
  • Denise McNamara, Precinct Chair 164 (listed by campaign)
  • Lori Raley, Precinct Chair 167 (listed by campaign)
  • Doug Reeves, Precinct Chair 235 (listed by campaign)
  • John Paulson, Precinct Chair 47 (HD89) (listed by campaign)
  • Muni Janagarajan, Precinct Chair 87 (HD61) (listed by campaign)
  • Ravi Jain, Precinct Chair 90 (HD66); Former President, Collin County Republican Men's Club (listed by campaign)
  • Anette Mueller, Precinct Chair 96 (HD67) (listed by campaign)
  • Jessica Hulcy, Precinct Chair 97 (HD61); House District Chair 61 (listed by campaign)
  • Dennis Botkin, Precinct Chair 110 (HD33); Former House District 33 Chairman (listed by campaign)
  • Mark Myers, Precinct Chair 116 (HD66) (listed by campaign)
  • Daniel Rudd, Precinct Chair 123 (HD66) (listed by campaign)
  • Suzanne Sliva, Precinct Chair 128 (HD89) (listed by campaign)
  • John Montes, Precinct Chair 155 (HD61) (listed by campaign)
  • Mike Madden, Precinct Chair 156 (HD61) (listed by campaign)
  • BJ Bjorklund, Precinct Chair 177 (HD66) (listed by campaign)
  • Kathi-Ann Rivard, Precinct Chair 178 (HD66) (listed by campaign)
  • Angie Scott, Precinct Chair 223 (HD67) (listed by campaign)
  • Mike Giles, Precinct Chair 236 (HD61) (listed by campaign)
  • Troy Roberson, Precinct Chair 238 (HD61) (listed by campaign)
  • John Jensen, Precinct Chair 242 (HD67) (listed by campaign)
  • Stephen Gellman, Precinct Chair 246 (HD66) (listed by campaign)
  • Karl Voigtsberger, Former Chair, Collin County GOP; SREC Rep (listed by campaign)
  • Lené DeRudder, Former President, Golden Corridor Republican Women (listed by campaign)
  • Lynne Finley, Former Collin County District Clerk (listed by campaign)
  • Ron Kelley, Executive Director, Prestonwood Baptist Church (listed by campaign)
  • Dave Cornette, Former Allen City Councilman (listed by campaign)
  • Carol Sewell, President, G2G (The Honor Project) (listed by campaign)
  • Mark Reid, Former Collin County Commissioner & Republican Chairman (listed by campaign)
  • Kathy Voigtsberger, Former President, Golden Corridor Republican Women (listed by campaign)
  • Fred Nasseri, Former Sgt at Arms, Collin County Republican Party (listed by campaign)
  • Nichole Hunt, Candidate, Anna City Council (listed by campaign)
  • Tammy Warren, Former Candidate, McKinney City Council (listed by campaign)
  • Texas AFL-CIO
  • Texas AFT
Campaign website
texansforflint.com
plesafortexas.com
George Flint

George Flint

Republican
On ballot as
George Flint
Current role
Attorney and mediator; former judge of the 401st District Court
Background
  • Bachelor's degree, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1972)
  • MBA, Wake Forest University (1974)
  • Law degree, Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University (1980)
  • Attorney in Collin County for more than forty years (per campaign)
Experience
  • Judge, 401st District Court, January 2021 through December 2024; did not run for re-election in 2024 (per Ballotpedia)
  • Former chairman, Collin County Republican Party (per campaign)
Top priorities
  • Property taxes: "He'll fight to eliminate property taxes on homesteads"
  • Border: "will support every state-level tool available to secure the southern border and stop illegal crossings"
  • Schools: "George supports school choice – empowering parents to select the best learning environment for their children"
  • Describes himself as "a pro-life conservative who believes life begins at conception"
  • Ballotpedia survey: says he will bring "Texas values, commonsense solutions, and a strong work ethic"
Tidbits
  • Abortion: Campaign site: "George is a pro-life conservative who believes life begins at conception"
  • Border and immigration: Campaign site: "George will support every state-level tool available to secure the southern border and stop illegal crossings."
  • Guns: Campaign site: "Protect Second Amendment rights without compromise"
  • Public schools and vouchers: Campaign site: "Expand Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for all Texas families"
  • Property taxes: Campaign site: "He'll fight to eliminate property taxes on homesteads."
Claims and the record
  • Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
Endorsements
  • Mitch Little, State Representative, HD 65 (listed by campaign)
  • Keresa Richardson, State Representative, HD 61 (listed by campaign)
  • David Lowe, State Representative, HD 91 (listed by campaign)
  • Chris Hill, Collin County Judge (listed by campaign)
  • Mike Gould, Collin County District Clerk (listed by campaign)
Show all 45
  • Lt. Col. Allen West, Former Chairman, Republican Party of Texas (listed by campaign)
  • Darrell Day, Republican Nominee, TX-CD32 (2024); Candidate CD32 (2026) (listed by campaign)
  • Cody Weaver, Precinct Chair 32; Former Plano ISD Trustee (listed by campaign)
  • John Myers, Precinct Chair 64; Former Collin County GOP Chairman (listed by campaign)
  • Pat Greer, Precinct Chair 67; President, Plano Citizens Coalition (listed by campaign)
  • Brian Will, Precinct Chair 107 (listed by campaign)
  • Justin Bennett, Precinct Chair 138 (listed by campaign)
  • Doreen Cruz, Precinct Chair 70 (listed by campaign)
  • Denise McNamara, Precinct Chair 164 (listed by campaign)
  • Lori Raley, Precinct Chair 167 (listed by campaign)
  • Doug Reeves, Precinct Chair 235 (listed by campaign)
  • John Paulson, Precinct Chair 47 (HD89) (listed by campaign)
  • Muni Janagarajan, Precinct Chair 87 (HD61) (listed by campaign)
  • Ravi Jain, Precinct Chair 90 (HD66); Former President, Collin County Republican Men's Club (listed by campaign)
  • Anette Mueller, Precinct Chair 96 (HD67) (listed by campaign)
  • Jessica Hulcy, Precinct Chair 97 (HD61); House District Chair 61 (listed by campaign)
  • Dennis Botkin, Precinct Chair 110 (HD33); Former House District 33 Chairman (listed by campaign)
  • Mark Myers, Precinct Chair 116 (HD66) (listed by campaign)
  • Daniel Rudd, Precinct Chair 123 (HD66) (listed by campaign)
  • Suzanne Sliva, Precinct Chair 128 (HD89) (listed by campaign)
  • John Montes, Precinct Chair 155 (HD61) (listed by campaign)
  • Mike Madden, Precinct Chair 156 (HD61) (listed by campaign)
  • BJ Bjorklund, Precinct Chair 177 (HD66) (listed by campaign)
  • Kathi-Ann Rivard, Precinct Chair 178 (HD66) (listed by campaign)
  • Angie Scott, Precinct Chair 223 (HD67) (listed by campaign)
  • Mike Giles, Precinct Chair 236 (HD61) (listed by campaign)
  • Troy Roberson, Precinct Chair 238 (HD61) (listed by campaign)
  • John Jensen, Precinct Chair 242 (HD67) (listed by campaign)
  • Stephen Gellman, Precinct Chair 246 (HD66) (listed by campaign)
  • Karl Voigtsberger, Former Chair, Collin County GOP; SREC Rep (listed by campaign)
  • Lené DeRudder, Former President, Golden Corridor Republican Women (listed by campaign)
  • Lynne Finley, Former Collin County District Clerk (listed by campaign)
  • Ron Kelley, Executive Director, Prestonwood Baptist Church (listed by campaign)
  • Dave Cornette, Former Allen City Councilman (listed by campaign)
  • Carol Sewell, President, G2G (The Honor Project) (listed by campaign)
  • Mark Reid, Former Collin County Commissioner & Republican Chairman (listed by campaign)
  • Kathy Voigtsberger, Former President, Golden Corridor Republican Women (listed by campaign)
  • Fred Nasseri, Former Sgt at Arms, Collin County Republican Party (listed by campaign)
  • Nichole Hunt, Candidate, Anna City Council (listed by campaign)
  • Tammy Warren, Former Candidate, McKinney City Council (listed by campaign)
Campaign website
texansforflint.com
Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa

Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa

Democratic Incumbent
On ballot as
Mihaela Elizabeth Plesa
Current role
State Representative, Texas House District 70 (since January 10, 2023)
Background
  • Attended Plano ISD schools (per campaign)
  • Bachelor's degree, University of North Texas (2006)
  • Graduate degree, Southern Methodist University (2012)
  • Ran a small business in fashion merchandising and design before working in the Legislature (per campaign)
  • Born in Dallas
  • Parents came to Texas after fleeing Communist Romania (per campaign)
Experience
  • Worked as a legislative director in the Texas House before running for office
Top priorities
  • Schools: "She fights for fair school funding, smaller class sizes, and competitive teacher pay"
  • Costs: "She supports lower property taxes, investments in small businesses, and job training programs"
  • Health care: "every Texan deserves quality care, close to home"
  • Supports "first responders, mental health programs, a secure border, and community initiatives" (per campaign)
Tidbits
  • Abortion: Campaign site: "She supports policies that protect reproductive healthcare"
  • Border and immigration: Campaign site: says she supports "first responders, mental health programs, a secure border, and community initiatives"
  • Guns: No public statement found
  • Public schools and vouchers: In a Dallas Morning News questionnaire: "I opposed the ESA program, but now that it is law, we have a responsibility to evaluate whether it is actually delivering what was promised."
  • Property taxes: In a Dallas Morning News questionnaire: "I absolutely want Texans to pay less in property taxes, but eliminating school property taxes without a sustainable replacement is not a responsible plan."
Claims and the record
  • 2025 quorum-break fine: Fined $8,354.25 by the House Administration Committee (April 2026) for the August 2025 quorum break. The Texas Supreme Court denied the attorney general's petition to remove her (May 2026). No response found.
Endorsements
  • Texas AFL-CIO
  • Texas AFT
Campaign website
plesafortexas.com

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