Biography
Michelle Winder is the Democratic candidate for the Texas House of Representatives, District 99, in the November 3, 2026 general election, challenging Republican incumbent Charlie Geren.[1][3] She is a retired railroad conductor and U.S. Army National Guard veteran.[1]
Michelle Winder, also known as Lola, graduated from Arlington Heights High School and served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1984 to 1990.[1] Her career experience includes working as a railroad conductor.[1] In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a retired railroad union employee and veteran who grew up in Fort Worth.[2] She listed public schools and opposition to school vouchers, water, and healthcare among her key campaign messages.[2]
- 1.Michelle Winder · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Michelle Winder - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
- 3.Texas House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Texas House District 99
Michelle Winder is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Texas House District 99 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
