Michelle Beckley

Michelle Beckley
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 65th district
In office
January 8, 2019 – January 10, 2023
Preceded byRon Simmons
Succeeded byKronda Thimesch
Personal details
Born (1969-11-28) November 28, 1969 (age 54)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMartin Mikes
Residence(s)Carrollton, Texas, U.S.
EducationTexas A&M University (BS)

Michelle Jane Beckley (born November 28, 1969)[1] is a former Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives from District 65. She was first elected in November 2018, defeating incumbent Republican Ron Simmons. Texas' 65th district represents parts of southern Denton County. She did not run for reelection in 2022.[2] After a brief run for the Democratic nomination in Texas's 24th congressional district.[2] she dropped out and instead ran for Lieutenant Governor of Texas in 2022.[3] She was defeated by Mike Collier in the Democratic primary runoff.

She is running to represent District 63 of the Texas House of Representatives, where she will face incumbent Ben Bumgarner (R) in the 2024 general election. The district is considered competitive.

  1. ^ "Rep. Michelle Beckley - Texas State Directory Online".
  2. ^ a b Barragan, James. "Texas' new political maps create safer districts for incumbents — and put an end to some challengers' runs". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  3. ^ Barragán, James (November 16, 2021). "Michelle Beckley, one of the Texas House's most liberal members, joins Democratic primary for lieutenant governor". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved December 7, 2021.