Gene Wu
Gene Wu (Democratic Party) is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 137. He assumed office in 2013. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Wu (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 137. He is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Wu completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Gene Wu earned a high school diploma from St. Thomas Episcopal School, a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University in 2000, a graduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, LBJ School of Public Affairs in 2004, and a law degree from the South Texas College of Law in 2008. Wu's career experience includes working as an attorney. He previously worked as a felony prosecutor in the Harris County District Attorney's Office and as the chief clerk for the House Higher Education Committee for the Texas Legislature. Wu has served as president of the Houston 80-20 Political Action Committee and board member for OCA Greater Houston. He has also served as a mentor and teacher with the Skills for Living program, as a tutor at Sharpstown High School, and as a volunteer and trainer for Neighborhood Centers Inc.[1][2][3][4][5]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Wu was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Wu was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Wu was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Human Services |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wu served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • County Affairs |
| • Energy Resources |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Wu served on the following committees:
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| • Elections |
| • Energy Resources |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
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 137
Incumbent Gene Wu (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 137 on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 137
Robert McKenzie (R) and Helen Zhou (R) are running in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 137 on March 3, 2026.
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| | Helen Zhou | |
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Endorsements
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2024
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 137
Incumbent Gene Wu defeated Lee Sharp in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 137 on November 5, 2024.
| Total votes: 25,274 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 137
Incumbent Gene Wu advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 137 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gene Wu | 100.0 | 3,308 | |
| Total votes: 3,308 | ||||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 137
Lee Sharp advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 137 on March 16, 2024.
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Wu received the following endorsements.
2022
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 137
Incumbent Gene Wu defeated Lee Sharp in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 137 on November 8, 2022.
| Total votes: 19,010 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 137
Incumbent Gene Wu advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 137 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gene Wu | 100.0 | 3,148 | |
| Total votes: 3,148 | ||||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 137
Lee Sharp advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 137 on March 12, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lee Sharp (L) | 93.0 | 40 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 7.0 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 43 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 137
Incumbent Gene Wu defeated Lee Sharp in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 137 on November 3, 2020.
| Total votes: 28,844 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 137
Incumbent Gene Wu advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 137 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gene Wu | 100.0 | 5,613 | |
| Total votes: 5,613 | ||||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 137
Lee Sharp advanced from the Libertarian convention for Texas House of Representatives District 137 on March 21, 2020.
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 137
Incumbent Gene Wu defeated Lee Sharp in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 137 on November 6, 2018.
| Total votes: 19,954 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 137
Incumbent Gene Wu advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 137 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Gene Wu | 100.0 | 3,074 | |
| Total votes: 3,074 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 14, 2015.[6]
Incumbent Gene Wu defeated Kendall Baker and Dan Biggs in the Texas House of Representatives District 137 general election.[7]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 137 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | 66.99% | 18,088 | ||
| Republican | Kendall Baker | 30.29% | 8,178 | |
| Libertarian | Dan Biggs | 2.72% | 735 | |
| Total Votes | 27,001 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Gene Wu defeated Edward Pollard in the Texas House of Representatives District 137 Democratic Primary.[8][9]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 137 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | 64.73% | 2,957 | ||
| Democratic | Edward Pollard | 35.27% | 1,611 | |
| Total Votes | 4,568 | |||
Kendall Baker ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 137 Republican Primary.[8][9]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 137 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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Endorsements
In 2016, Wu's endorsements included the following:[10]
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2014
Elections for all 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 4, 2014. Those candidates who did not receive 50 percent or more of the vote in their party primary on March 4 faced an additional May 27 primary runoff. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was December 9, 2013. Incumbent Gene Wu was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Morad Fiki was unopposed in the Republican primary. Wu defeated Fiki in the general election.[11][12][13]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | 57.9% | 7,155 | ||
| Republican | Morad Fiki | 42.1% | 5,211 | |
| Total Votes | 12,366 | |||
2012
Wu ran in the 2012 election for Texas House of Representatives, District 137. Wu advanced to the July 31 primary runoff where he defeated Jamaal R. Smith. Wu defeated M.J. Khan (R) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[14]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | 65.8% | 15,832 | ||
| Republican | M.J. Khan | 34.2% | 8,245 | |
| Total Votes | 24,077 | |||
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Gene Wu completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wu's responses.
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- Republicans have sold our dignity and future for meager handouts from the cabal of billionaire pedophiles and bigots. They have given away our future for momentary political power. We, the people, must claw back the America that has been stolen from us!
- I don't care if you are a Democrat, hate Democrats, or don't care either way... Democrats are the only ones who have stood up to the the people giving away your future. Democrats want every working man or woman to have access to the American dream. We don't have to agree on everything, but let's agree that we need an America that works for all Americans.
- If saving our nation and our democracy from criminals and traitors is not enough for you, then a 3rd reason will be meaningless.
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2024
Gene Wu did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Gene Wu did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Gene Wu did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Wu's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[15]
Public Education
- Excerpt: "As your State Representative I will be a committed fighter for public education. I will see that Austin works to support parents, teachers and school children. Furthermore, I promise to vote against any decrease in public education funding."
Safe Neighborhoods
- Excerpt: "Crime is the most important issue for Southwest Houston. Our law enforcement budgets are stretched thin, and we have to decide on a new set of priorities. As a Felony Prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, I understand the strain on our criminal justice system. Our office accepts more than 100,000 criminal cases that range from petty thefts to capital murder. We have to decide how we want police officers and prosecutors to utilize their limited time and resources."
Grow our economy
- Excerpt: "We need jobs; good jobs that provide a livable wage. We must encourage companies to move into our community by making sure they have the tools for success. That means we need a large educated work force and a good quality of life for their families. Our state should invest in capital improvements and repair existing public infrastructure."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
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2023
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In 2023, the Texas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 29.
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Texas State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 31.
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the Texas State Legislature was in its 86th legislative session from January 8 through May 27.
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2018
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In 2018, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2017
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In 2017, the Texas State Legislature was in its 85th legislative session from January 10 through May 29. A special session was held from July 18 to August 15.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the Texas State Legislature was in its 84th legislative session from January 13 through June 1.
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2014
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2013
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In 2013, the Texas State Legislature was in its 83rd legislative session from January 8 through May 27. Thirty minutes after the regular session ended, Governor Rick Perry called legislators back for a special session starting that evening.[16] Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5.[17]
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Personal
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Wu's father migrated to the United States from Guangzhou, China, and became a lawyer for the immigrant community.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ OCA, "Greater Houston Schedule," accessed May 27, 2014
- ↑ Vote Wu on Facebook, "Info," accessed May 27, 2014
- ↑ Directory of Criminal Courts for Harris County, Texas, "Harris County Courts," accessed May 27, 2014
- ↑ State Bar of Texas, "Mr. Eugene Yuanzhi 'Gene' Wu," accessed May 27, 2014
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 9, 2026
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Gene for Texas, "Latest news," accessed February 26, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current ELECTION HISTORY," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ The Libertarian Party of Texas, "2014 Texas Representative Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Green Party of Texas, "Greens Release Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ genefortexas.com, "Issues," accessed February 14, 2014
- ↑ kten.com, "Texas Lawmakers To Tackle Redistricting In Special Session," May 29, 2013
- ↑ Legislative reference Library of Texas, "Texas Legislative Sessions and Years," accessed June 13, 2014
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Texas House of Representatives District 137 2013-Present |
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