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Hillary Hickland

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Hillary Hickland is an American politician. She is the member-elect of the 55th district of the Texas House of Representatives.[1]

Life and career

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Hillary Hickland
Member-elect of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 55th district
Assuming office
January 14, 2025
SucceedingHugh Shine
Personal details
Born (1982-10-18) October 18, 1982 (age 42)
Jasper, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materBaylor University
Boston University
WebsiteCampaign website

Hickland was born in Jasper, Texas. She attended Baylor University in 2005, earning her Bachelor's degree. She also attended Boston University in 2009, earning her Master's degree.[1][2]

In March 2024, Hickland defeated incumbent Hugh Shine in the Republican primary election for the 55th district of the Texas House of Representatives.[3] In November 2024, Hickland defeated Jennifer Lee, winning 57.6% of the vote.[4] She succeeded Hugh Shine. She assumes office on January 14, 2025.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Hillary Hickland". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
  2. ^ "Hillary Hickland". Texas Public Policy Foundation. Archived from the original on 2024-07-12. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
  3. ^ "2024 TX Republican Primary Election Results - State House District 55". Austin American-Statesman. 2024-03-28. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
  4. ^ "2024 Texas General Elections Results - State House District 55". Austin-American Statesman. 2024-11-27. Retrieved 2024-12-31.