Ashley Thornton
Ashley Thornton (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 56. Thornton declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.[source]
Thornton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Elections
2026
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 56
Janessa Givens (D) and Ashley Thornton (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 56 on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 56
Incumbent Pat Curry (R) and Ralph Patterson (R) are running in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 56 on March 3, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ashley Thornton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Thornton's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- The issue closest to my heart is public schools. Investment in public schools is investment in resilient communities and a more prosperous future for us all. My concern for the future of our Texas public schools is the main reason I am running.
- Most of us are workers. We work better when life necessities like food, education, health care, childcare, housing and transportation are under control. Policies that keep these basics within reach for more families help workers stay on the path to the American Dream. That means better communities for all of us.
- Our current hyperpolarized political discourse is over-heated and dangerous. We can stand up for what we think is right without demonizing, belittling or shaming people who disagree with us. As a legislator, I will lead the way in showing us how to work together.
Health Care
Childcare
Public Transportation
Fair Taxes
Fair Representation
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Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
