Lois Kolkhorst
Republican · Candidate for Texas State Senate · District 18 — TX
Lois Kolkhorst is a candidate for Texas State Senate (District 18) in TX . 2026 General Election. Listed as incumbent in source data. Public profile on Ballotpedia.
Office
Texas State Senate
District
District 18 — TX
Party
Republican
State
TX
Status
Incumbent
Election
Tue, November 3, 2026
State senators vote on statewide laws and budgets and often confirm appointments. Their decisions shape education funding, healthcare rules, and taxes.
- Part of the state’s upper legislative chamber in most states.
- Negotiates major statewide policy with the house/assembly and governor.
What this office can do
- Pass or block state legislation.
- Shape the state budget.
- Confirm certain appointments (where state law allows).
- Investigate state agencies.
What this office cannot do alone
- Write federal law.
- Directly set municipal zoning alone.
- Act as a court of appeals.
Term: Varies by state · Level: State · WhyIVote civic explanation — not a campaign claim.
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- Incumbent
- Republican
- State Senate
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