Chris Jimenez
Chris Jimenez (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 52. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Jimenez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Chris Jimenez served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2002 to 2006. Jimenez earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Phoenix in 2017. His career experience includes working as a small businessman.[1]
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.
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 52
Chris Jimenez (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 52 on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 52
Incumbent Caroline Harris (R) and Blayre Pena (R) are running in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 52 on March 3, 2026.
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Chris Jimenez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Jimenez's responses.
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Chris decided to seek public office based on his belief that government should prioritize meeting Texans’ basic needs. He has stated that many working families in Williamson County are struggling to afford housing, healthcare, food, and education, even as the region continues to grow economically. He argues that when Texans have access to stable housing, basic healthcare, and reliable public services, they are better positioned to pursue education, economic opportunity, and long-term stability.
Chris’s policy priorities include affordability, public education, economic opportunity, public safety, infrastructure, and democratic freedoms. He supports expanding access to affordable housing, food security, and basic healthcare, including mental health services and maternal care. He has emphasized keeping public education funding in public schools and increasing school funding to keep pace with inflation while maintaining the separation of church and state.
On economic issues, Chris supports policies that strengthen small businesses, promote workforce training, and ensure wages reflect the cost of living. He also advocates for infrastructure investments focused on power grid reliability, water security, and responsible growth planning.- Government should focus on meeting Texans’ basic needs. Chris Jimenez believes that when people can afford housing, access basic healthcare, feed their families, and rely on strong public services, they are better positioned to succeed. His candidacy is centered on restoring a focus on affordability, stability, and opportunity for working Texans in Williamson County.
- Chris Jimenez supports strong public schools, a fair economy, and practical policies that help working Texans keep up with rising costs. He emphasizes keeping public dollars in public schools, supporting small businesses, strengthening workforce training, and ensuring wages reflect the cost of living as the region continues to grow.
- Chris Jimenez believes in responsible growth and accountable government. He supports infrastructure investments that prioritize reliability, water security, and long-term planning, while protecting democratic freedoms, civil liberties, and personal privacy. He advocates for prevention-focused public safety and transparent decision-making that serves communities, not special interests.
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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
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 5, 2026
