» About the candidates,
■ Cynthia Flores, 52, is a case manager for the Round Rock Area Serving Center, which provides such social services as a food pantry and financial assistance for utilities and rent for low-income residents. She has a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation studies from the University of North Texas. Civic participation: Flores is a community representative on the Allen Baca Senior Center Advisory Board and was appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott to the board of directors for the Brazos River Authority. She is a member of the Professional Women of Williamson County organization, Catholic Business Networking and Williamson County NonProfit Networking group.
■ Jeremy Story is the president of Campus Renewal, a nonprofit that organizes campus ministries. He has a government degree from the University of Texas, according to his website. Civic participation: Story serves on the board of directors for the National Day of Prayer and is the state chaplain for the Republican Party of Texas, according to his website.
■ Chris Ward, 42, audits clinical trials to ensure patient safety and proper data reporting. He has a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences from the University of South Florida and a master’s degree in critical incident management from Saint Leo University.
Civic participation: Ward said he’s been involved in charities including the American Cancer Society, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Halo House, Austin Angels, Veteran Collective, Boot Campaign and 22Kill. As a member of the motorcycle community, he has also supported Texas Baptist Children’s Home, Helping Hand Home and Clubs for Kids.
■ James Talarico is the only Democrat running in Texas House District 52. He is executive director for Reasoning Mind, a nonprofit that provides math learning material for children. He has a bachelor’s degree in government from the University of Texas and a master’s degree in education policy from Harvard University, according to his website.
Civic participation: Talarico did not respond to a request for comment from the American-Statesman.