Melissa Beckett
Melissa Beckett (Republican Party) is running for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 7. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.
Beckett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Melissa Beckett earned a bachelor's degree from Fort Hays State University.[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.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 7
Incumbent Jay Dean (R) and Melissa Beckett (R) are running in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 7 on March 3, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Melissa Beckett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Beckett's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My husband Jim and I are raising three sons: Noah, Jack, and Luke. Since Noah was little, our world has changed. Too many have pushed God aside. Boys are told they can be girls. Graduates struggle with basic reading and math. Rioting has become an acceptable form of communication for the left. These problems point to one thing: elected leaders who ignore the conservative values of everyday Texans.
That is why I am running for Texas House District 7. I want to protect East Texas and keep it the strong, grounded place we love. With experience in business, finance, commodity trading, and data analysis, I know how to find solutions and approach problems strategically.
In 2022, God opened the door for me to work with parents and citizens statewide. That grew into Texas Education 911, which helped shape 26 bills signed into law in the 88th Session. I was honored to receive the Conservative Leader Award from Texas Scorecard, a reflection of our team’s dedication.
Our children deserve a future rooted in freedom, faith, and common sense. I say no more to the attacks on those values. Will you join me?- Eliminate Property Tax
- Strengthen Education
- Ending Corporate Welfare
Ultimately it is left to the hands of the voters to decide who is best for the job.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on December 3, 2025
