Incumbent
Sarah Eckhardt
Incumbent Democratic candidate for Comptroller in Texas
$7.74
NOV 8, 2026
General Election
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$7.74NOV 8, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleState Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationUniversity of Texas at Austin (LBJ School of Public Affairs), Master of Public Affairs (1998)
Notable personal detailsSarah Eckhardt is an American attorney and Democratic politician from Austin, Texas. She has served as the Texas State Senator for District 14 (Travis County/Austin area) since 2020, and previously served as Travis County Judge (2015–2020) and as a Travis County Commissioner (2006–2013). She earned a Master of Public Affairs and a J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1998 and worked as an Assistant Travis County Attorney.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Sarah Eckhardt supports property tax relief, but pairs it with higher state investment in public education and Medicaid rather than broad tax cutting. She has said the state should fully fund its obligations so local taxpayers are not left to cover the gap, and that flat homestead exemptions shift more burden onto higher-value homeowners and commercial property owners.
Healthcare
Sarah Eckhardt has publicly prioritized expanding Medicaid and promoting women’s health care. Her Senate work also includes support for measures aimed at broadening Medicaid eligibility and reducing barriers to care.
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Immigration & Border
Sarah Eckhardt has criticized ICE and CBP operations in Texas, urging a pause on ICE activity until there is an independent investigation and objecting to family separation and unsafe detention conditions. She has also served on the Senate Border Security Committee and has described border security and public safety as priorities, including support for holding dangerous people accountable regardless of immigration status.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Sarah Eckhardt has publicly opposed Texas abortion bans and backed measures to expand abortion access and insurance coverage. She has also sponsored legislation to create exceptions to abortion prohibitions and to protect abortion-related health information from disclosure to law enforcement.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive climate policy, including a statewide goal of zero net carbon by 2035. Also backs renewable energy, sustainable practices, climate resiliency, an end to tax support for fossil fuels, and taxes to discourage flaring.
Public Safety & Guns
Sarah Eckhardt supports requiring National Instant Criminal Background Checks for private gun sales, with the check facilitated by a licensed firearm dealer. She also backs shifting some public investment away from policing and toward education, health care, and jobs, alongside police accountability reforms.
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Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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