Biography
Yisak Worku is the Democratic candidate for Texas House of Representatives District 91 in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said his priorities include lowering living costs, health care, public schools and infrastructure.[2]
Yisak Worku earned a high school diploma from the Harmony Science Academy of Euless and a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2026.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, Worku said he was born in rural Asela, Ethiopia, and moved to Texas in 2005 after his family was selected for the U.S. Diversity Visa Program.[2]
Worku advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.[1] In the survey, he said he supports legislation banning the mass corporate buyout of Texas homes, repealing school vouchers, and building more energy, rail and bus infrastructure to meet population growth.[2] He listed health care, tax reform, electoral and campaign finance reform, and technology regulation such as right to repair and internet privacy as policy interests.[2]
- 1.Yisak Worku · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Yisak Worku - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Texas House District 91
Yisak Worku is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Texas House District 91 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
