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

- Supports medicaid expansion and stronger mental health services

- 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.