Julie Dahlberg
Julie Dahlberg (Republican Party) is running for election to the Texas State Senate to represent District 21. Julie Dahlberg was born in Kentucky.
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“Completely eliminate property taxes – providing immediate relief for homeowners and renters; stop data center development, unless or until we restore and develop new water, energy capacity and infrastructure for people first; restore trust in our elections; restore fiscal responsibility; increase teacher pay and student investment by reducing administrative spending.”
(Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 8, 2026)) “High cost of living, such as housing, gas and groceries. Property taxes increasing homeowners’ and renters’ housing costs, through a taxation system that voters have repeatedly voiced they do not want.”
(Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 8, 2026)) “Replace property taxes with a structure that adequately funds necessary services without increasing overall tax burden; restore and build water and energy capacity before any future data center development; require verification of citizenship and residence for voter registration; education reform, reading proficiency and finance; protection of constitutional rights.”
(Community Impact Candidate Q&A (September 8, 2026))Judith Zaffirini
Judith Zaffirini (Democratic Party) is a member of the Texas State Senate, representing District 21. She assumed office in 1987.
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“District 21’s challenges include poverty; chronic illnesses/conditions; water supply and infrastructure needs; electric grid reliability; access to education and health care, especially in rural areas; rising housing costs; workforce readiness; and transportation demands.”
(Community Impact Candidate Q&A (January 22, 2026)) “Important projects for Texas include strengthening education from early childhood through higher education; expanding access to education and health care, especially in rural areas; enhancing water and energy infrastructure; improving transportation and ports of entry; supporting workforce and economic development; addressing housing affordability and disaster preparedness; and protecting our environment.”
(Community Impact Candidate Q&A (January 22, 2026))