Andrew Brinker

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Andrew Brinker

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Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

May 3, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

Michigan State University, 2001

Graduate

Texas Christian University, 2006

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Andrew Brinker ran for election for an at-large seat of the Tarrant Regional Water District Board of Directors in Texas. He lost in the general election on May 3, 2025.

Brinker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Andrew Brinker earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University in 2001 and a graduate degree from Texas Christian University in 2006. His career experience includes working as an educator.

Elections

2025

See also: Municipal elections in Tarrant County, Texas (2025)

General election

General election for Tarrant Regional Water District Board of Directors (3 seats)

Incumbent Leah King, Skylar O'Neal, and Johnathan Killebrew defeated Andrew Brinker in the general election for Tarrant Regional Water District Board of Directors on May 3, 2025.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Leah King (Nonpartisan)	30.9	22,298
✔	Submit photo	Skylar O'Neal (Nonpartisan)	27.9	20,172
✔	Submit photo	Johnathan Killebrew (Nonpartisan)	21.8	15,763
	Submit photo	Andrew Brinker (Nonpartisan)	19.3	13,954

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 72,187
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Brinker received the following endorsements.

• Turn Texas Green

Campaign themes

2025

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Andrew Brinker completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brinker's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a science educator with Fort Worth ISD and Tarrant County College, where my classroom overlooks the confluence of the Clear Fork and West Fork of the Trinity River in downtown Fort Worth. Since 2017, I have partnered with the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) to support outreach and educational initiatives, including water quality testing and biodiversity surveys. This collaboration allows me to bring students to the river multiple times each semester, where they engage in hands-on learning experiences such as fishing, field data collection, and environmental monitoring.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I have partnered with the Tarrant Regional Water District since 2017 and have seen firsthand the dedication and expertise of its staff. I’m running to support and strengthen the important initiatives already underway, ensuring that TRWD continues to lead in water management, conservation, and community engagement.
• Conservation education is one of the most effective strategies we have to reduce water waste and ensure long-term water capacity for our region’s continued growth. As an educator who has partnered with TRWD for years, I understand both the importance of this initiative and how to strengthen it. I’m committed to supporting and expanding TRWD’s conservation education efforts so more people understand how everyday choices impact our shared water future.
• I have built strong, long-standing relationships with key agencies involved in water conservation and management across North Texas. I hold Scientific Research Permits from Texas Parks and Wildlife and regularly collaborate with their Inland Fisheries Division to teach fisheries science to my students. I also partner with the Trinity River Authority, having mentored several of their environmental scientists and co-led educational events on the river. These partnerships—along with my ongoing collaboration with TRWD—give me the ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with multiple government entities to support TRWD's initiatives.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about public policy that supports and protects the Trinity River Watershed. This clean and vital river system serves over 2.5 million people, and I hope to help preserve its quality and sustainability by serving on the TRWD Board.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity and transparency.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Help provide reliable water supply, effective flood protection, environmental stewardship, and recreational opportunities for the 2.5 million that depend on TRWD.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A healthy, resilient watershed—clean, well-managed, and prepared to withstand the inevitable droughts and floods that North Texas will continue to face.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I believe it is very important and I encourage voters to look through the campaign finance reports posted on the TRWD website.

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