State Representative, District 146: Lauren Ashley Simmons vs. Alexandria Butler

Democrat · Incumbent

Lauren Ashley Simmons

Seeking reelection

Cash on hand: $18K
Raised: $67K
Spent: $73K

Filing as of Jan 2026Source filing Record and profile

Republican

Alexandria Butler

R nominee

Cash on hand: None
Raised: None
Spent: None

Money

Lauren Ashley Simmons

$18K

Alexandria Butler

None

Lauren Ashley Simmons holds a narrow cash edge.

Cash on hand as reported in each campaign’s latest filing (as of Jan 2026). Full finance records

The desk’s notes

Lauren Ashley Simmons (HD-146, Riverside / South Main / Greenway Plaza) has served since 2021. Safe Democratic district. R challenger Alexandria Butler. All-women matchup.

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