Texas State House District 51
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Lulu Flores Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Lulu FloresDemocratic · IncumbentJessica MartinezRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Flores (D) 100.0
- Last election
- Flores (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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- Lulu FloresIncumbentDemocratic
- Jessica MartinezRepublican
Source: sos.state.tx.us (PDF), dated Aug 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 52,801
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFloresWon Democratic 52,801100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,211
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMaria Luisa FloresWon Democratic 42,39384.4% RepublicanRobert Reynolds Republican 7,81815.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,688
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEddie RodriguezWon(incumbent) Democratic 59,25782.7% RepublicanRobert Reynolds Republican 12,43117.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,282
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEddie RodriguezWon(incumbent) Democratic 50,282100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,244
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEddie RodriguezWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,08287.2% GreenKatija Gruene Green 6,16212.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,572
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEddie RodriguezWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,46787.4% LibertarianArthur Dibianca Libertarian 3,10512.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,289
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEddie RodriguezWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,87888.2% LibertarianArthur Dibianca Libertarian 4,41111.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,094
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEddie RodriguezWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,98175.9% RepublicanMarilyn Jackson Republican 3,41220.0% LibertarianArthur Dibianca Libertarian 7014.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,824
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEddie RodriguezWon(incumbent) Democratic 29,38489.5% LibertarianArthur Dibianca Libertarian 3,44010.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,773
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEddie RodriguezWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,52185.7% LibertarianArthur Dibianca Libertarian 2,25214.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,856
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEddie RodriguezWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,856100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,490
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEddie RodriguezWon Democratic 14,38982.3% LibertarianMarjory Staehle Glowka Libertarian 1,79310.3% GreenDarren Scharf Green 1,3087.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,263
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlen MaxeyWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,263100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,503
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlen MaxeyWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,58473.4% RepublicanFred Ebner Republican 4,91926.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,667
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlen MaxeyWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,30071.8% RepublicanDavid Blakely Republican 7,11324.0% OtherDan Wolfe Other 1,2544.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,339
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlen MaxeyWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,11368.8% RepublicanDick Mallory Republican 8,22631.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,934
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlen MaxeyWon Democratic 26,62870.2% RepublicanDick Mallory Republican 11,30629.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,664
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLena GuerreroWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,664100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,864
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLena GuerreroWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,29491.1% LibertarianThomas David Burns Libertarian 2,5708.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,205
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLena GuerreroWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,205100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,443
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLena GuerreroWon Democratic 24,443100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,787
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGonzalo BarrientosWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,32470.9% RepublicanDan Dabney Republican 4,32923.0% LibertarianGary Johnson Libertarian 7744.1% OtherDonald A. Johnson Other 3601.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,470
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon LeeWon Democratic 11,57653.9% RepublicanR. D. Youker Republican 9,89446.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,607
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelchor ChavezWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,607100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,768
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelchor ChavezWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,768100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,716
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelchor ChavezWon Democratic 4,716100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,269
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMenton J. MurrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,50058.4% RepublicanPatti Patane Republican 6,76941.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,599
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom HolmesWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,596100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,997
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Texas House of Representatives District 51, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom HolmesWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,87963.1% RepublicanJohn Hall Republican 8,11836.9%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Texas State House District 51, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/tx/house/51. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:tx/sldl:51
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026