Marie is from Richmond, Texas. She attended Lamar University. She has a master’s degree in education and mental health counseling from Lamar University. She also has a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Keiser University. She lives with her husband and children in Richmond.

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Marie Asher Baptiste is from Richmond, Texas. She attended Lamar University. She has a master’s degree in education and mental health counseling from Lamar University. She also has a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Keiser University. She lives with her husband and children in Richmond.

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Marie is the chief executive officer of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Florida. She is also owner of Haitian Multicultural association.

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Marie's campaign for state representative is her first run for public office.

Plans to pass policies that support small businesses and create jobs that expand opportunities for communities.

- Plans to pass policies that support small businesses and create jobs that expand opportunities for communities.

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As of January 22, 2026, Marie Asher Baptiste’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Wants to expand Medicaid access and stronger mental health services for residents.

- Wants to expand Medicaid access and stronger mental health services for residents.

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Plans to increase teacher salaries, enhance early childhood and higher education, and reduce excessive testing to ensure equity and effectiveness in the education system.

- Plans to increase teacher salaries, enhance early childhood and higher education, and reduce excessive testing to ensure equity and effectiveness in the education system.

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Marie Asher Baptiste

Marie is a counselor, educator, and brand strategist with a focus on "transformational quantum leadership".

This is her second run for public office, following an unsuccessful bid for the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees in May 2024.

- Supports medicaid expansion and stronger mental health services

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Suleman Lalani is from Pakistan. He lives in Sugar Land with his wife and three children.

Dr. Suleman Lalani, among first Muslims elected to Texas ...

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Suleman Lalani immigrated to the United States from Pakistan in the early 1990s to begin his medical career. He earned his medical degree from Sindh Medical College in Pakistan before completing his fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine. He lives in Sugar Land with his wife and three children.

Suleman is a primary care physician who specializes in geriatrics. He is also quadruple board certified in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and hospice and palliative medicine. He is a certified medical director.

Dr. Suleman Lalani Running For Texas State House District 76 ...

Suleman is currently a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 76. He previously ran for public office in 2020 but did not win.

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Suleman is currently a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 76.

Supports a $15 minimum wage with cost of living adjustments.

- Supports a $15 minimum wage with cost of living adjustments.

Advocated for "meaningful solutions to the public health crisis of gun violence."

- Advocated for "meaningful solutions to the public health crisis of gun violence."

- Supports abortion access.
- Supports expanding Medicaid.

Said, "The current “Robinhood” system of recapture needs to be revamped and the dependence on property tax values can no longer determine the quality of public education. I will work with colleagues to create long-term sustainable funding for public education."

Supports long-term sustainable funding for public education.

Supports revamping the "Robinhood" system of recapture, which redistributes property taxes from wealthy school districts to underfunded districts.

Supports revamping the "Robinhood" system of recapture.

- Supports long-term sustainable funding for public education.
- Supports revamping the "Robinhood" system of recapture.

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

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- 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.

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Texas State Representative, District 76, Democratic Primary

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