Pooja Sethi
Pooja Sethi (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 47. Sethi declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.[source]
Sethi completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Pooja Sethi's career experience includes working as an attorney and small business owner. Sethi earned a B.A. from George Washington University and a J.D. from Syracuse University.[1] She has served as chief of staff to state Representative Vikki Goodwin and as chair of the Travis County Democratic Party.[2]
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 47
Joseph Kopser (D) and Pooja Sethi (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47 on March 3, 2026.
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Republican primary
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47
Jennifer Mushtaler (R) is running in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 47 on March 3, 2026.
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2020
See also: City elections in Austin, Texas (2020)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Austin City Council District 10
Incumbent Alison Alter defeated Jennifer Virden in the general runoff election for Austin City Council District 10 on December 15, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Alison Alter (Nonpartisan) | 51.3 | 12,480 |
 | Jennifer Virden (Nonpartisan) | 48.7 | 11,824 | |
| Total votes: 24,304 | |||
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General election
General election for Austin City Council District 10
The following candidates ran in the general election for Austin City Council District 10 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alison Alter (Nonpartisan) | 34.2 | 15,640 |
| ✔ | | Jennifer Virden (Nonpartisan) | 25.4 | 11,637 |
| Pooja Sethi (Nonpartisan) | 18.1 | 8,295 | |
 | Robert Thomas (Nonpartisan) | 16.6 | 7,599 | |
| Belinda Greene (Nonpartisan) | 3.0 | 1,364 | ||
 | Ben Easton (Nonpartisan) | 1.9 | 847 | |
| Noel Tristan (Nonpartisan) | 0.9 | 390 | ||
| Total votes: 45,772 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Pooja Sethi completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sethi's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Experienced Leadership That Delivers for Our Community Pooja Sethi brings real legislative and legal experience to the table as a former Chief of Staff for House District 47 for over four years and a practicing attorney. She understands how to get things done in government and is ready to work across the aisle to deliver results for families, businesses, and schools in our district.
- Focused on Practical Solutions for Everyday Challenges Pooja is committed to improving public education, expanding access to healthcare, and supporting local infrastructure. She believes in common-sense policies that strengthen our economy, keep communities safe, and ensure Texas remains a great place to live and work.
- 3. Trusted by Local Leaders and Neighbors With the support of over 150 elected officials and precinct chairs in the district and across Travis County, Pooja has earned the trust of those who know the community best. She’s ready to represent House District 47 with steady leadership, respect for diverse viewpoints, and a strong sense of public service.
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2020
Pooja Sethi did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
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
