Biography
Andrew Turner is the Democratic candidate for Texas House District 59 in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging incumbent Republican Shelby Slawson.[1] A military veteran who works as a mechanic, he describes himself as a Blue Dog Democrat.[1][2]
Turner was born in Arlington, Texas, and graduated from Granbury High School.[1] He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 2008 to 2013 and began serving in the Texas Air National Guard in 2013.[1] Turner earned a bachelor's degree from Tarleton State University in 2014 and a graduate degree from the same university in 2020.[1]
In a Ballotpedia survey, Turner said he was raised in a military household and served in the Texas Air National Guard during the BP oil spill and multiple natural disasters.[2] He listed local control, lowering everyday costs for families, and support for teachers, first responders, farmers and veterans among his campaign messages.[2]
- 1.Andrew Turner - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Andrew Turner - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Texas House District 59
Andrew Turner is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Texas House District 59 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
