Lois Kolkhorst

Where they stand

Moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). From their roll-call votes in the Texas House and Senate, 2001–2022.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately right.

AI read of their current public record: strongly right.

Issue by issue

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• Erica Gillum · Democrat

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Quick answers

What party is Lois Kolkhorst?

Lois Kolkhorst is running as a Republican.

Is Lois Kolkhorst the incumbent?

Yes. Lois Kolkhorst currently holds this office.

Who is Lois Kolkhorst running against?

Erica Gillum, for Texas State Senate District 18.

Is Lois Kolkhorst liberal or conservative?

On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Lois Kolkhorst is moderately right, from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty). This comes from published research, not our opinion.

Should I vote for Lois Kolkhorst?

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