SD 15 · Incumbent: Molly Cook
State Senator, District 15
Cook won the 2024 special to replace Whitmire and needs this win for a full four-year term. Trahan lost to her 55-42 in 2024.
The desk’s rating
Safe Democratic
Democrat · Incumbent
Molly Cook
Won 2024 special election; seeking first full 4-year term
- Cash on hand
- $118K
- Raised
- $51K
- Spent
- $49K
Republican
Joseph L. Trahan
Lost to Cook in 2024; running again
- Cash on hand
- $7.35
- Raised
- None
- Spent
- None
Money
Molly Cook holds 16038x as much cash.
Cash on hand as reported in each campaign’s latest filing (as of Jan 2026 and Jul 31, 2025). Full finance records
The desk’s notes
Molly Cook won the 2024 special election replacing John Whitmire (now Houston Mayor). SD-15 must be won by Cook again in 2026 for a full 4-year term. Joseph Trahan, who lost to Cook 55-42 in 2024, is the R challenger. Heights, Montrose, Galleria, Midtown: safe Democratic territory.
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