Eric Norman

Eric Norman is the Democratic candidate for the Texas House of Representatives, District 44, in the November 3, 2026 general election, in which he faces Republican incumbent Alan Schoolcraft.[1][2] Norman also ran for the seat in 2024, losing to Schoolcraft, and he said in a Ballotpedia survey that his priorities include public schools, affordability and opposing AI data centers.[2][3]

Eric Norman was born in Texas and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas in 2008, followed by graduate degrees from the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center and the University of North Texas in 2012.[2] His Ballotpedia profile lists his career experience as self-employed.[2] In a Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey completed in 2026, Norman said he was raised in the Rio Grande Valley, that his parents are from El Paso, and that he attended the University of North Texas.[3] He said he helped co-found a nonprofit community bike shop, Community Cycles Seguin, and has volunteered with and served on the board of the Christian Cupboard food pantry.[3]

Norman first ran for office in 2024, when Schoolcraft defeated him in the District 44 general election, 65.1 percent to 34.9 percent.[2] He said in the survey that he entered the race to oppose school vouchers.[3] His stated priorities for 2026 are affordability, accountability and stopping AI data centers, and he said he would advocate for public schools and for housing policy that lowers utility and maintenance costs.[3]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.