3-24-26
Rocky Thigpen (R) wins primary election with 77%. He faces Shelley Tatum (D) in November.
12-16-25
Final candidate filings:
Shelley Tatum (D)
Rocky Thigpen (R)
Paulette Carson (R)
Stephanie Sjöberg (R)
6-28-25
Paulette Carson, former Vice Chair of Trinity County Republican Party and small business owner, announces candidacy for HD9. carsonfortexas.com
6-25-25
Rocky Thigpen, Angelina County Commissioner, announces candidacy for HD9 to replace Rep. Trent Ashby* (R) rockythigpen.com
6-24-25
Representative Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin, HD 9) announces candidacy for SD 3.
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