Chelsey Hockett

Meet the Candidate

I'm part of a hard-working family in Terrell, Texas. I know what it means to stretch a budget and watch leaders in Washington ignore the real struggles of everyday people. That's why I'm running for Congress.

My Working-Class Background.

I am part of a hard-working union family in Terrell, Texas. Unions have brought good wages, quality healthcare, and fair treatment to my family and so many others throughout our state. I know that many, many Texas families have not had a union to help them obtain a living wage and decent quality of life. I am running for Congress because I want to stand up for ALL working-class issues that the leaders in charge of our government have forgotten about.

Why I'm Running.

I’m running for Congress because you deserve a representative who is not controlled by wealthy donors and who will actually fight for health care, education, and dignity for every Texan, in every walk of life.

I am tired of watching politicians and power brokers in Washington pretend they don’t see the rising cost of food, housing, health care, and childcare. My family is NOT living in the "Golden Age of America".

Rooted in This Community.

I’m not a career politician. I’m a mom and a neighbor, and staying quiet has never really been an option for me. When something is wrong, I show up. That’s meant organizing with friends, working with local Democrats, speaking at meetings, and protesting when our rights or our communities are under attack.

I’ve marched with parents, stood with teachers and nurses, and joined neighbors at rallies across East Texas. I’ve supported grassroots candidates and pushed to make sure our community isn’t ignored or talked over. This campaign isn’t about politics for the sake of politics. It’s about doing the work, telling the truth, and showing up for each other when it matters.