HD-19 GOP incumbent, Troxclair, wins

Incumbent HD-19 State Representative Ellen Troxclair held off her opponent, receiving 52% of the Republican primary vote to win the party nomination, according to Texas Secretary of

State's Office preliminary results.

The primary held March 5 took a contentious turn between Kyle Bie- dermann and Troxclair, as she touted experience and support from state leaders. Biedermann maintained his position as a hard line conservative on issues such as border security.

“There’s no question: we won outright, with a nine point lead, and no runoff,” Troxclair said in a statement to supporters. “Now, it is time to unite. There is more work to be done, and I am eager for the opportunity to press into the many issues we still face, and build stronger relationships along the way with those who will be part of that work.”

The district includes Blanco, Burnet, Gillespie, Kendall and part of Travis County.

As of March 7, election results showed that Troxclair received 20,763 (52.08%) to Biedermann’s 17,162 votes (43.05%); a third candidate, Manny Campos, received 1,942 votes (4.87%).

“You pushed us to a clear victory to ensure that Hill Country is represented in the Texas House by a principled, conserva- tive voice, who fights effectively for our shared values,” Troxclair continued. “My family and I are profoundly grateful for your ceaseless prayers and support along the way. I will continue to fight every day, for

you.”

Among Troxclair’s accomplishment after being elected in 2022, she served in the 88th Legislative session and subsequent special sessions on the Homeland Security & Public Safety Committee; the Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Committee; the House Select Committee on Communi- ty Safety; and Select Study Committee on Sustainable Property Tax Relief.

Biedermann previously served in the state house in HD-73 from 2017 to 2023.

Troxclair will face Democrat Dwain Handley in the November general election. Handley received 3,568 votes (57.18%), results showed.