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Hillary Hickland

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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

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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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.