Carol Alvarado is a member of the Texas State Senate, representing District 6. She assumed office on December 21, 2018. Her current term ends on January 9, 2029. Alvarado ran for re-election to the Texas State Senate to represent District 6. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024. Alvarado is a former Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 145 from 2009 to 2018.