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Desi is an attorney and the founder of Martinez & Associates.

A former Democrat wants to help the GOP hold Lujan's HD118 seat

Desi is an attorney and the founder of the law firm Martinez & Associates.

Commits to lowering the tax burden on Texans by cutting wasteful government spending and protecting families from rising costs.

Commits to "lowering the tax burden" by cutting "wasteful government spending and ensuring Texas families are protected from rising costs."

Plans to support small businesses and attract new employers to create good-paying jobs, aiming to empower local economies and expand opportunities for families.

Plans on "empowering local businesses and expanding [economic] opportunity."

- Commits to "lowering the tax burden" by cutting "wasteful government spending and ensuring Texas families are protected from rising costs."
- Plans on "empowering local businesses and expanding [economic] opportunity."

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Supports securing the border, fighting the fentanyl crisis, and standing with law enforcement to maintain safe communities.

Public Safety

As of January 22, 2026, Desi Martinez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Joe Shellhart earned a Master of Business Administration in human resources and asset management and a Bachelor of Business Administration in business administration and management from the University of the Incarnate Word. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in business from Portland State University and an Associate of Arts and Sciences in fire science from Portland Community College.

Joe currently works as a chief operating officer in the coffee industry. He previously worked as a small business owner, chief human resources officer, chief people officer, marketing director, human resource and marketing manager, marketing and public relations coordinator, and non-emergency coordinator. He served as a squad leader in the U.S. Army.

Joe Shellhart's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 118, is his first time running for public office.

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Joe's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 118, is his first time running for public office.

Supports policies that prioritize working families, affordable living, and small businesses.

- Supports policies that prioritize working families, affordable living, and small businesses.

Advocates for safer streets and neighborhoods free from drugs and violent crime.

- Advocates for safer streets and neighborhoods free from drugs and violent crime.

As of January 22, 2026, Joe Shellhart’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports empowering parents, strengthening education, and prioritizing teachers over administrative bureaucracy.

- Supports empowering parents, strengthening education, and prioritizing teachers over administrative bureaucracy.

Joe Shellhart

- Supports policies that prioritize working families, affordable living, and small businesses

- Advocates for safer streets and neighborhoods free from drugs and violent crime

- Supports empowering parents, strengthening education, and prioritizing teachers over administrative bureaucracy

Jorge Borrego is from Texas. He has a bachelor s degree in mathematics from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a master s degree in public administration from Texas A&M University.

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Jorge is the K-12 education policy director for the Next Generation Texas initiative at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. He previously worked as a legislative director at the Texas House of Representatives. He also worked for the Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley as an event coordinator, data administrator, and policy administrator.

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Jorge is a Realtor for the Borrego Realty Group. He previously worked for the Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley in multiple capacities, including Policy Administrator, Data Administrator, and currently serves as the board’s Treasurer.

Jorge previously served as a policy analyst for the Texas Public Policy Foundation.

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Jorge's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 118, is his first time running for public office.

Believes law enforcement is not receiving enough support.

- Believes law enforcement is not receiving enough support.

As of January 22, 2026, Jorge Borrego’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Texas House of Representatives. The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up your state lawmaking body: the Texas State Legislature
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. 
- There are 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives, each representing a single district. Representatives must be at least 21 years old and reside in the state for at least two years before their election. 
- State representatives are elected to two-year terms during even-numbered years. There are no term limits. 
- State representatives make $7,200 annually in addition to a $221 payment per day during legislative sessions and mileage reimbursements.

Your representative and state lawmaker in the Texas House of Representatives.

This sample ballot may not include all local party roles or measures on the official ballot. The listed candidates serve only within their party, and the propositions do not change the law.

Texas State Representative, District 118, Republican Primary

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