Dione Sims

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Won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary with 60.5% of the vote

Dione Sims is an information technology professional, community organizer, and nonprofit founder who won the Democratic primary to challenge Rep. Roger Williams.[3]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsExpand public health coverage

    Says she is passionate about expanding access to affordable healthcare.[3]

  • SupportsRaise the minimum wage

    Says she would fight for living wages for working people.[3]

In their words — priorities

  • In her 2026 Ballotpedia survey, said she is passionate about protecting democracy, expanding access to affordable healthcare, economic dignity for working families, criminal justice reform, mental health, and civil and human rights.[3]
  • Said she is running to help Congress 'reclaim its constitutional role' and restore checks and balances against unchecked executive power.[3]
  • Said she would fight for living wages, strong public schools, and an economy that works for working people.[3]

Background

  • Earned a bachelor's degree from Texas Wesleyan University in 1989; works as an information technology professional.[3]
  • Founded a nonprofit focused on unity and social justice; has co-produced the Annual Juneteenth Fort Worth Celebration since 2015.[3]

Also on the ballot for this seat: Roger Williams · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 3.Dione Sims — Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey Candidate's own words