Kristian Carranza

Kristian Carranza (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 118. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My story starts with my mom, whose family’s name I proudly carry. Because where some see struggle, I see grit, sacrifice, and a never-give-up attitude. A single parent, without a college degree, she faced every challenge with courage to give her kids a better life.

Making it work meant occasionally relying on the support of family, changing schools to follow jobs, and a lot of hustle to pay the bills, month after month. Working hourly wage jobs also meant living without health insurance, both a mother’s sacrifice and an injustice no family should have to face.

I’ve been working since I was 16, taking jobs at Bill Miller’s, retail at the mall, to administrative jobs on campus. In my senior year at A&M Corpus Christi my mom wasn’t able to keep her job. So I moved back home, got a new job to pay the bills, and helped her navigate the health care we could afford.

When mom was back on her feet, I went back to school, this time with a clearer sense of purpose. I started in jobs as a community organizer, worked on campaigns across the country, and managed staff and million-dollar budgets, making it all the way to Washington, D.C., and the White House.

I’m running for State Representative for all the families who know the meaning of grit and sacrifice but are losing faith that our political system is serious about anything more than lip service. And our current incumbent is your stereotypical politician. Given a seat at the table, he chooses to stand on the sidelines.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Support Public Schools and Give Teachers The Pay They DeserveStand Up for Every Woman’s Right to Make Their Own Healthcare ChoicesAffordable Healthcare for All Texans

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

This campaign is about fighting for a seat at the table for families like mine. That means fighting for our public schools and before and after-school programs that keep kids engaged when their parent or parents are working. It means standing up for women and their right to make their own healthcare decisions. And we need to make sure that economic opportunity is available to all, so working families like mine have a chance to thrive.