U.S. Representative Candidates
Districts 1-19
Note to the Voter: Remember that you are the HR person choosing who is best qualified to be a US House Representative. Check out the Candidate's educational background, their work history, and Community Service. If it is an Incumbent (in office now and trying to get reelected) check their voting record. Very important. Did they vote the way they promised they would on their platform? Did they vote with their party or against it? Did the author or coauthor any bills? Which candidate is best qualified over all and lines up with your beliefs? That is who you should vote for. Find out more about them on their media pages and on https://www.house.gov/representatives.
About the Office:
Members in the House are called representatives. The population of each state determines how many representatives they will have but is entitled to at least one representative. There are currently 435 representatives, a number fixed by law since 1911. The new census data should change this through redistricting. Each representative serves for a two-year term. There are no term limits. As of the 2020 Census, Texas representatives represented an average of 766,986 residents.
"Clause 1 : The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature.
Clause 2 : No Person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the Age of twenty five Years, and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen.
Clause 3 : Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole Number of free Persons, including those bound to Service for a Term of Years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other Persons. The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct. The Number of Representatives shall not exceed one for every thirty Thousand, but each State shall have at Least one Representative; and until such enumeration shall be made, the State of New Hampshire shall be entitled to chuse three, Massachusetts eight, Rhode-Island and Providence Plantations one, Connecticut five, New-York six, New Jersey four, Pennsylvania eight, Delaware one, Maryland six, Virginia ten, North Carolina five, South Carolina five, and Georgia three.
Clause 4: When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies.
Clause 5: The House of Representatives shall choose their Speaker and other Officers; and shall have the sole Power of Impeachment.”
—The U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 2
Non-Voting Members:
Besides the representative from each state, there are a small number of delegates and a resident commission.
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Delegates are representatives from Washington D.C., as well as American Samoa, Guam, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands. Delegates are able to perform many of the functions of a full representative, such as serve on committees. However, they are not able to vote during business such as the committee of the whole or on final passage of legislation. Delegates serve two-year terms.
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The resident commissioner's functions are similar to the delegates, but the title is specifically for a representative from Puerto Rico. The resident commissioner serves a four-year term. The Philippines also had a resident commissioner before it became independent from the U.S. in 1946.
Qualifications:
Must be at least 25 years old,
a US citizen for at least seven years,
and a resident of the state he or she represents.
Leadership:
There are several important leadership positions in the House of Representatives.
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Speaker of the House: The speaker is the presiding officer elected by the members of the House. The speaker administers the Oath of Office to House members; chairs and nominates chairs to certain committees; and appoints select members of various committees and House staff.
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Majority and Minority Leaders: The party with the most members elects the majority leader and the other party elects a minority leader. The majority leader customarily schedules legislative business on the House floor, while the minority leader serves as a spokesperson for the minority party. The two leaders are selected at their respective party conference or caucus.
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Majority and Minority Whips: Each party also elects a whip who acts as a middleman for communication between party leaders and members of the caucus. The parties will also often create other similar positions to help with various communication duties.
Source:https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_House_of_Representatives; https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained; Redistricted CD 2002 Plan C2193.pdf
US House of Representatives
Candidates by District
Incumbent= This person currently holds that position. =Position held by an Incumbent Republican.
Dax Alexander for U.S. Representative District 1
Softwear Developer, Dax has been an active member of the Smith County Democratic Party for many years. He has a proven track record of putting in the work to improve his community. He has volunteered his time for local voter registration drives, community clean-up events, and grassroots organizing efforts in and around Tyler. Dax envisions a future where every voice is heard, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. His unwavering dedication to public service and advocacy for equitable policies sets the stage for a promising future for the community.
Source: https://www.daxforcongress.com/about
Jurisdiction: Bowie (76%), Cass (100%), Cherokee (100%), 50,412 Gregg, (100%), Harrison (100%), Marion (100%), Nacogdoches (100%), Panola (100%), Rusk (100%), Sabine (100%), San Augustine (100%), Shelby (100%), and Smith (100%)
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Run off May 26, 2026
Yolanda R. Prince for U.S. Representative District 1
Stephen F. Austin State University BA, Public Administrtion and Public Relations BA, 1994 - 1998; The University of Texas at Arlington; Master's, Public Administration 2009 - 2011, Stephen F. Austin State University Bachelor of Arts - BA, Public Administration/Communication. Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry and government and nonprofit sectors. Strong business development professional skilled in Event Planning, Customer Service, Volunteer Management, and Public Speaking.
Source: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolandaprince/
Jurisdiction: Bowie (76%), Cass (100%), Cherokee (100%), 50,412 Gregg, (100%), Harrison (100%), Marion (100%), Nacogdoches (100%), Panola (100%), Rusk (100%), Sabine (100%), San Augustine (100%), Shelby (100%), and Smith (100%)
Run off May 26, 2026
District 1 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Bowie (76%), Cass (100%), Cherokee (100%), 50,412 Gregg, (100%), Harrison (100%), Marion (100%), Nacogdoches (100%), Panola (100%), Rusk (100%), Sabine (100%), San Augustine (100%), Shelby (100%), and Smith (100%)
Shaun Finnie for U.S. Representative District 2
Shaun earned a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Economics, a law degree, and finally a Masters in Business Administration with majors in Finance and Accounting from Northwestern University. He was an oil and gas lawyer for three years, and since then has spent the last 30 years working in investment banking, focusing on energy, primarily oil and gas mergers & acquisitions. Shaun has long been committed to furthering the education of young people in The Woodlands and elsewhere. Shaun served on the Board of Trustees of The John Cooper School for several years. He also founded an investment club for high school students. For seven years, Shaun taught young Texans the importance of understanding and managing their personal finances, how to live within their financial means, how to make prudent investment decisions, and how to avoid going into debt. Shaun’s greatest passion in life is teaching and mentoring young people with respect to finance, investing, and careers in business. He gets tremendous joy from reinvesting his time and energy back into the community so that everyone can have the opportunity to succeed and pursue their passions!
Source: https://shaunfinnieforcongress.com/
Jurisdiction: Harris (9%) and Montgomery (54%)
District 2 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Harris (9%) and Montgomery (54%)
Evan Hunt for U.S. Representative District 3
Evan obtained his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania (including a year abroad at the London School of Economics) and graduated with a double-major in History and Political Science. During his time in the Air Force, Evan completed his Master’s degree in International Relations & Conflict Resolution at the American Military University. His education and experiences have equipped him with a global perspective and a local sense of responsibility. Evan Hunt is a decorated 20-year veteran and combat aviator, a community and business leader, and a Texas family man. Evan is running for U.S. Congress in Texas, as a Democrat, to take our country back from extremist agendas and to better represent the diverse people of 3rd district. With over 20 years of military and private sector leadership, Hunt knows what it takes to put mission over politics and people over party. Evan is committed to protecting the intent of America’s Founding Fathers - constitutional integrity, the rule of law, and a government that works for all. He’s focused on increasing opportunities for North Texas families, while reducing hardships. Evan is running to ensure every family has a voice, and to create lasting solutions that unite us, not divide us. Hunt is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. Feeling compelled to make a difference following September 11th, he enlisted and served with distinction as a B-1 Bomber Weapons Systems Officer and Electronic Warfare Officer. He completed multiple combat deployments in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and Operation NEW DAWN, flying over a dozen combat missions. His military journey also included service as an instructor at the Air Force’s premier training exercise - Red Flag - where he helped shape future combat aviators. Following active duty, Hunt continued his service in the Air National Guard, where he held key leadership roles including Master Air Attack Plans Chief, Squadron Commander, and Deputy Group Commander, leading both operations and maintenance units in high-stakes environments. Hunt retired in 2022, having earned multiple Meritorious Service Medals and Air Medals. Following his military career, Evan transitioned into the defense and aerospace industry, where he has held executive roles at leading companies — including publicly traded corporations like Raytheon, private equity-backed firms, and venture-backed startups. With deep experience in national security, emerging technologies, and global strategy, Evan has become a respected voice in the defense innovation community.As a business leader, Evan understands the power of innovation, the importance of smart economic policy, and the critical need to keep America competitive on the global stage. He is focused on ensuring North Texas continues to be a hub for emerging technology, jobs, and security.
Source: https://www.electevanhunt.com/#bio
Jurisdiction: Collin (57%), Delta (100%, Franklin (100%), Hopkins (100%), Hunt (70%), Morris (100%), and Titus (100%)
District 3 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Montgomery (33%)
Jason Pearce for U.S. Representative District 4
Jason Pearce was born in Plano, Texas. He earned a high school diploma from Plano Senior High School. His career experience includes working in sales, customer service, mortgage loan origination, and as a chef, restaurant manager, sales trainer, day trader, security manager, and insurance advisor. "I believe in honesty, integrity, empathy, and acceptance. True leaders serve their community, not the other way around.""I believe that true leadership is not determined by how far ahead the ones at the front are, but by how few are left behind. I am not here to get your vote, I am here to earn it. And I am honored to have the opportunity."
Source: https://ballotpedia.org/Jason_Pearce See Candidate Connection for more information.
Jurisdiction: Jurisdiction: Bowie (24%), Collin (40%), Denton (10%), Fannin (100%), Grayson (100%), Lamar (100%) and Red River (100%)
District 4 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Jurisdiction: Bowie (24%), Collin (40%), Denton (10%), Fannin (100%), Grayson (100%), Lamar (100%) and Red River (100%)
Chelsey Hockett for U.S. Representative District 5
Born in Frederick, Maryland. She earned a bachelor's degree from Texas Woman's University in 2015. Her career experience includes working in restaurants, for airlines, and as a stay-at-home parent. She has been affiliated with the Kaufman County Democratic Party. "I’m not a career politician . I’m a mom and a neighbor who shows up. Whether it’s working with local Democrats, organizing with friends, or protesting injustice, I believe change starts when everyday people refuse to stay silent. I’ve marched with parents, stood shoulder-to-shoulder with teachers and nurses, and joined neighbors at rallies when our rights were on the line. I’ve spoken out at local meetings, supported grassroots candidates, and made sure our community’s voice carries beyond East Texas. This campaign is about more than one person running for Congress. It’s about all of us showing up together — because real change doesn’t come from Washington first. It comes from people in communities like ours who decide enough is enough."
Jurisdiction: Anderson (100%), Dallas (16%), Henderson (100%), Kaufman (100%), and Van Zandt (100%)
Run off May 26, 2026
Ruth "Truth" Torres for U.S. Representative District 5
She attended Miami Dade College and earned an associate degree from Mountain View College in Dallas, Texas, in 1999. Torres also received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Dallas Baptist University and a master's degree in international human resources management from Florida International University. Torres' professional experience includes being a human resources consultant and CEO for The HR Doctor, LLC, and the executive director for Successful Careers, which described itself as "a non-profit 501c3 organization providing academic intervention and motivation to at-risk youth by providing awareness, exposure and access to business, STEM, entrepreneurship and skilled trade careers." She previously worked as a business professor. She has been affiliated with the NAACP.
Source: https://ballotpedia.org/Ruth_Torres
Jurisdiction: Anderson (100%), Dallas (16%), Henderson (100%), Kaufman (100%), and Van Zandt (100%)
Run off May 26, 2026
District 5 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Anderson (100%), Dallas (16%), Henderson (100%), Kaufman (100%), and Van Zandt (100%)
Danny Minton for U.S. Representative District 6
Profession: Sales and Women's Health
Education: The University of Oklahoma, 1995
A graduate of the University of Oklahoma, Danny earned his degree in Zoology and completed master’s work in epidemiology. For years, he has worked in the medical field as a consultative salesman, helping train physicians and support patients facing devastating illnesses such as breast cancer and Alzheimer’s. He understands the healthcare system from the inside and has seen firsthand where it falls short for everyday people. Danny has also spent more than 25 years as a journalist and film critic, reviewing movies for television, newspapers, and online. He co-founded the Houston Film Critics Association and is a proud member of the Critics Choice Association. Danny Minton brings heart, grit, and real-world experience to the table. He knows how to listen, how to lead, and how to fight for the people others overlook. In Congress, he will never forget who he is working for: the families like the one he came from.
Jurisdiction: Dallas (8%), Ellis (100%), Johnson (53%), Navarro (100%), and Tarrant (10%)
District 6 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Dallas (8%), Ellis (100%), Johnson (53%), Navarro (100%), and Tarrant (10%)
Lizzie Pannill Fletcher Incumbent U.S. Representative District 7
Attorney, Cofounded Planned Parenthood Young Leaders 2000, and board member of Writer in Schools and Open Dance Project
Platform: Civil Rights and Equality; Education; Energy and Environment; Flooding; Gun Violence Protection; Healthcare and Immigration; Jobs and Economy; National Security and Foreign Policy; Reproductive Rights and Healthcare; Social Security and Medicare; Transportation and Infrastructure; Voting Rights
Sources: https://www.lizziefletcher.com/meet-lizzie-fletcher/
Jurisdiction: Fort Bend (21%) and Harris (13%)
Laura Jones for U.S. Representative District 8​
Laura Jones was born in Houston, Texas. Jones' career experience includes working as a business professional and a real estate sales agent with HomePlus Realty Group. Laura Jones is a lifelong Texan, Army mom, and small business owner who has seen firsthand the challenges facing working families.
Jurisdiction: Harris (8%), Montgomery (46%), Walker (38%), and Waller (100%)
Leticia Gutierrez for U.S. Representative District 9​
Leticia came to this country as an immigrant, raised by parents who worked tirelessly as farm laborers. As they struggled to ensure their children not only survived but thrived, they instilled in them enduring values of faith, hard work, and family and community unity. There were no handouts—everything was earned. For 45 years, Leticia has lived in this district. She attended Milby High School and later graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in finance. Her reason for running to represent Congressional District 9 is simple: she cannot stand by while the community that raised her is targeted and pushed aside. Leticia knows firsthand the false narratives often used to describe immigrants—that they are criminals or a drain on the economy. Her lived experience tells a different story. Like her family, immigrants work hard, pay taxes, start businesses, and keep critical industries running.
Source: https://www.leticiaforcongress.com/about
Jurisdiction: Harris (14%) and Liberty (100%)
Caitlin Rourk for U.S. Representative District 10
​Profession:
Military Intelligence Officer
United States Army Reserve · Part-time2024 - Present · 2 yrs
Austin, Texas, United States
Dell Technologies
Full-time · 3 yrs 10 mos Austin, Texas, United States
Senior Consultant, Global Marketing/Corporate Affairs
Oct 2022 - Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Consultant, Go-to-Market Communications
Nov 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr
Advisor
myruck2023 - 2024 · 1 yr
Texas Army National Guard
6 yrs 1 mos
Staff Officer (S2, PAO)
Part-time 2016 - 2022 · 6 yrs
Staff Officer (PAO, Deputy J8)
Full-time 2017 - 2021 · 4 yrs Austin, Texas
Jurisdiction: Ellis (100%)
Education
Texas McCombs School of Business
Master of Business Administration MBA2021 - 20232021 - 2023
University of Chicago
A.B., Political Science 2005 - 2009
Source: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinrourk/
Jurisdiction: Bastrop (2%), Brazos (100%), Burleson (100%), Grimes (100%), Houston (100%), Lee (100%), Leon (100%), Madison (100%), Polk (100%), San Jacinto (100%), Travis (21%), Trinity (100%), and Walker (62%)
Claire Reynolds for U.S. Representative District 11
Education: USD School of Law Class of 2002 | Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism Class of 1995
Profession: ​
Public Affairs Counsel
State Bar of Texas 2013 - Dec 2025
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Legal Advice, Strategic Communications, ​Public Policy, Legislative Relations, General Legal Counsel, Dispute Resolution, Media Relations, Communication, Research Skills,
Legal Issues, Government Relations, Public Affairs
Associate Attorney, Pite Duncan, LLPPite Duncan, LLP 2007 - 2013 · 6 yrs, Research Skills and Legal Issues
Judicial Law Clerk
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California · Full-time Jul 2004 - Jul 2006 · 2 yrs 1 mo, San Diego, California, United States
Source: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claireannereynolds/
Jurisdiction: Brown (100%), Burnet (15%), Coke (100%), Coleman (100%), Concho (100%), Ector (100%), Glasscock (100%), Irion (100%), Kimble (100%), Llano (100%), Mason (100%), McCulloch (100%), Menard (100%), Midland (100%), Runnels (100%), San Saba (100%), Sterling (100%), Tom Green (100%), Travis (12%), and Williamson (6%)
District 11 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Brown (100%), Burnet (15%), Coke (100%), Coleman (100%), Concho (100%), Ector (100%), Glasscock (100%), Irion (100%), Kimble (100%), Llano (100%), Mason (100%), McCulloch (100%), Menard (100%), Midland (100%), Runnels (100%), San Saba (100%), Sterling (100%), Tom Green (100%), Travis (12%), and Williamson (6%)
Angela "Heli" Rodriguez Prilliman for U.S. Representative District 12
Heli was raised in Stephenville, Texas, graduated from Texas A&M University, and is an entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the Silicon Valley startup scene. Heli is the founder of Lacquerbar & Lacquerbar U, an award winning nail salon and online education startup venture-backed by Backstage Capital, Precursor Ventures, Pipeline Angels, and Founder Gym. Out of ~1,900 applicants, Lacquerbar U was one of the first 24 startups selected to participate in the inaugural Backstage Capital Accelerator led by Arlan Hamilton. Heli was also part of the founding team at Fivestars, a software as a service company, that exploded to over ~50 million users within five years. Her work continues to help thousands of small businesses across the country get their customers back in their doors. Recognized by Y Combinator as one of their Top 100 YC Startups, Fivestars was acquired by SumUp (a European-based competitor to Square) in late 2021. Heli also serves as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Fourthwave, a startup accelerator for women-led tech companies; as a Founder Mentor for Pharrell Williams' Black Ambition Futurists Program that funds bold ideas and companies led by Black and Latine entrepreneurs; and is the co-creator of The C Curve – an inspiring podcast for both nail technicians and the manicure enthusiasts who want to learn more about and advocate for the nail artists in our communities. Today, Heli is running for U.S. House of Representatives to support working parents with affordable childcare, boost small businesses’ hiring with universalized healthcare not attached to an employer, and protect our democracy with voting rights, education, and the removal of billionaire money in politics.
Source: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heliprilliman/
Jurisdiction: Parker (79%) and Tarrant (31%)
District 12 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Parker (79%) and Tarrant (31%)
Mark Nair for U.S. Representative District 13
Mark Nair is a husband, father, former City Councilman, inventor, entrepreneur, educator, and 30-year Amarillo resident running to be your local voice in Congress. Mark is committed to representing each and every citizen of Congressional District 13 and returning the voice of our district to the people. Regardless of party line, Mark will unite the district through policies that work for everyone. The Texans of CD-13 deserve a leader who lives here, listens to the people, and will fight for them—and Mark is ready to deliver. Knowing that this country was founded "of the People, by the People, and for the People" Mark will fight to ensure that your interests—as working class Americans—are served, and not the whims of billionaires, big corporations, or political strongmen.
Jurisdiction: Archer (100%), Armstrong (100%), Baylor (100%), Briscoe (100%), Carson (100%), Childress (100%), Clay (100%), Collingsworth (100%), Cottle (100%), Dallam (100%), Deaf Smith (100%), Denton (17%), Dickens (100%), Donley (100%), Foard (100%), Gray (100%), Hall (100%), Hansford (100%), Hardeman (100%), Hartley (100%), Hemphill (100%), Hutchinson (100%), King (100%), Knox (100%), Lipscomb (100%) ,Montague (100%), Moore (100%), Motley (100%), Ochiltree (100%), 10,015 Oldham (100%), Potter (100%) ,Randall (100%), Roberts (100%), Sherman (100%), Wheeler (100%), Wichita (100%), Wilbarger (100%), and Wise (15%)
District 13 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Archer (100%), Armstrong (100%), Baylor (100%), Briscoe (100%), Carson (100%), Childress (100%), Clay (100%), Collingsworth (100%), Cottle (100%), Dallam (100%), Deaf Smith (100%), Denton (17%), Dickens (100%), Donley (100%), Foard (100%), Gray (100%), Hall (100%), Hansford (100%), Hardeman (100%), Hartley (100%), Hemphill (100%), Hutchinson (100%), King (100%), Knox (100%), Lipscomb (100%) ,Montague (100%), Moore (100%), Motley (100%), Ochiltree (100%), 10,015 Oldham (100%), Potter (100%) ,Randall (100%), Roberts (100%), Sherman (100%), Wheeler (100%), Wichita (100%), Wilbarger (100%), and Wise (15%)
Konstantinos Vogiatzis for U.S. Representative District 14
Konstantinos Vogiatzis is a certified public accountant, financial watchdog, and working-class fighter running for Congress to confront the affordability crisis, stand up to the special interests squeezing Gulf Coast families, and restore accountability to a broken Washington. He spent his career as an auditor and management consultant for major Gulf Coast energy companies and Fortune 500 firms — digging into complex financial systems, holding powerful institutions accountable, and balancing budgets with the discipline and transparency Washington lacks. Raised by hardworking, faith-filled parents who built a better life through grit and perseverance, Konstantinos saw how working-class families play by the rules while the system is rigged for those at the top — and he learned that leadership means changing those rules, not pretending the system isn’t broken.
​Source: https://www.konstantinosforcongress.com/
Jurisdiction: Brazoria (33%), Chambers (0%), Fort Bend (8%), Galveston (100%), Jefferson (56%),and Orange (100%)
Run off May 26, 2026
Richard H. Davis for U.S. Representative District 14
Richard up in College Station and graduated from A&M Consolidated High School in 1967. He subsequently attended Sam Houston State University and graduated in May of 1971 with a BBA in Business. He was commissioned in the US Army upon graduation. He served for 12 years with duty in Germany, Turkey, and the United States. While on active duty Richard completed a second degree in accounting from Cameron University
After a medical discharge from the Army, he purchased a Comprehensive Business Services franchise, and went into business with a bookkeeping, tax and consulting practice. Richard qualified for a license as an Enrolled Agent (EA) which is a taxpayer representative to the IRS. Practice as an EA requires a depth of knowledge of our tax system. He sold his practice after 7 years in 1991 and went to work for my largest client, a residential new construction plumbing company. He worked mostly in several construction accounting positions as Controller, or as a tax professional until retiring in 2015. Richard ran for office in the 113th House District in 1992. He was a member of the Garland Area Democratic Club. He served as President for a year, and as treasurer for many years.
Source: https://davisfortexas14.com/about/
Jurisdiction: Brazoria (33%), Chambers (0%), Fort Bend (8%), Galveston (100%), Jefferson (56%),and Orange (100%)
Run off May 26, 2026
District 14 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Brazoria (33%), Chambers (0%), Fort Bend (8%), Galveston (100%), Jefferson (56%),and Orange (100%)
Bobby Pulido for U.S. Representative District 15
Bobby Pulido was born and raised in Edinburg, Texas. He studied political science before pursuing a music career that would make him one of Tejano’s most recognized voices. For nearly three decades, he traveled the world performing, but his heart has always remained in the Rio Grande Valley. Beyond the stage, Bobby built a life as a small business owner, signing paychecks, balancing budgets, and navigating the challenges that so many Valley entrepreneurs face. Those experiences gave him a firsthand understanding of what it takes to create opportunity in South Texas — and how important it is to invest in people and communities.
Source: https://bobbypulidofortexas.com/meet-bobby/
Jurisdiction: Jurisdiction: Aransas (82%), Bee (100%), Brooks (100%), DeWitt (100%), Goliad (100%), Gonzales (100%), Hidalgo (64%), Jim Wells (100%), Lavaca (100%), Refugio (90%, and San Patricio (64%)
District 15 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Jurisdiction: Aransas (82%), Bee (100%), Brooks (100%), DeWitt (100%), Goliad (100%), Gonzales (100%), Hidalgo (64%), Jim Wells (100%), Lavaca (100%), Refugio (90%, and San Patricio (64%)
Veronica Escobar Incumbent for U.S. Representative District 16
US House Rep since 2018. Former county judge for the El Paso County Court in Texas. Master's degree in English Literature from New York University and taught Chicano literature at the University of Texas at El Paso. 1st Hispanic Female (along with Sylvia Garcia) to represent Texas in the US House.
Platform: Civil Rights, Defense and National Security, Economy and Jobs, Education, Environment and Energy, Gun Violence Prevention, Healthcare, Immigration, Senior Citizens,
Source: https://veronicaescobar.com/
JJurisdiction: El Paso (89%)
Casey Shepard for U.S. Representative District 17
Education: Casey graduated from Midway High School near Waco in 1999, where he discovered his love for policy debate. His success in debate earned him a public policy debate scholarship to a college in California. He later stayed in California for law school. Casey returned to Waco in 2010 to be closer to his family.
Profession: Casey has practiced law in Central Texas since 2011, focusing on indigent criminal defense.
Working with low‑income clients has given him a strong understanding of the challenges many Americans face and a clear sense of how government can better serve people from all backgrounds. Every day, Casey works to ensure the government meets its Constitutional duties and protects everyone’s civil rights. His job requires him to be a fierce advocate, a coalition builder, and a skilled negotiator at the same time.
Source: https://caseyshepardforcongress.com/meet-casey
Jurisdiction: Bell (9%), Bosque (100%), Falls (100%), Hill (100%), Freestone (100%), Johnson (9%), Limestone (100%), McLennan (100%), Milam (100%), Robertson (100%), and Williamson (49%)
Run off May 26, 2026
Jamilah (Milah) Flores for U.S. Representative District 17
Jamilah Flores was born in Seattle, Washington. She earned a high school diploma from the Lighthouse Christian Academy, an associate degree from Colorado Technical University in 2017, and a bachelor's and graduate degree from Colorado Technical University in 2024. Her career experience includes working as a nonprofit professional and a GS civilian with the Army. Flores has been affiliated with the Texas Majority PAC.Milah Flores is a mom, a community advocate, and a dedicated public servant running to represent Texas’s 17th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. She is running because she believes our leaders should feel what we feel, see what we see, and fight for the same dreams we share. “I am not running for a title. I am running for the people who have trusted me with their stories and their struggles, for every hardworking family in District 17, and for every child who deserves a tomorrow filled with hope, safety, and opportunity.”Together, we can bridge the gap between government and people, between policy and real life, and between where we are and where we should be.
Source: https://www.milahforcongress.com/about; https://ballotpedia.org/Jamilah_Flores
Jurisdiction: Bell (9%), Bosque (100%), Falls (100%), Hill (100%), Freestone (100%), Johnson (9%), Limestone (100%), McLennan (100%), Milam (100%), Robertson (100%), and Williamson (49%)
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Run off May 26, 2026
District 17 Incumbent
Jurisdiction: Bell (9%), Bosque (100%), Falls (100%), Hill (100%), Freestone (100%), Johnson (9%), Limestone (100%), McLennan (100%), Milam (100%), Robertson (100%), and Williamson (49%)
Al Green Incumbent to another district for U.S. Representative District 18
Congressman Al Green has served the people of Texas’ 9th Congressional District for 20 years in the United States House of Representatives. He has fought for those in society whose voices, too often, are not heard. Congressman Green serves on the House Committees on Financial Services, including the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions, and he is the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana and reared in Florida, he attended Florida A&M University, Howard University, and the Tuskegee Institute. Before receiving an undergraduate degree, he enrolled in the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate in 1973. Congressman Green co-founded and co-managed the law firm of Green, Wilson, Dewberry, and Fitch. In 1977, he was elected Justice of the Peace in Harris County, Texas, where he served for 26 years before retiring in 2004. During his time as judge, Congressman Al Green served as president of the Houston Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for approximately ten years. During that time, the organization grew to unprecedented heights, increasing membership from a few hundred to many thousands and expanding the staff from one to more than ten. He also helped orchestrate the purchase of the branch’s headquarters building.
Platform: Impeachment of Trump-first to file for it, Civil Rights, Healthcare
Sources including his voting record: https://algreen.house.gov/; https://clerk.house.gov/members/G000553
Jurisdiction: Fort Bend (18%) and Harris (13%)
Run off May 26, 2026
Christian Dashaun Menefee for U.S. Representative District 18
Profession: Harris County Attorney
Education: Bachelor's University of Texas, San Antonio, 2010; Law Washington University, St. Louis School of Law, 2013
Christian Menefee was born in Petaluma, California. He was raised in Texas’s 18th Congressional District by two military parents who taught him the values of service, hard work, and standing up for what’s right. Now, he’s running for Congress because working people deserve a government that has their back. His career experience includes working as a public servant.
Source: https://ballotpedia.org/Christian_Menefee
Jurisdiction: Fort Bend (18%) and Harris (13%)
Run off May 26, 2026
Kyle Rable for U.S. Representative District 19
Kyle Rable comes from a long line of working-class individuals and immigrants who worked hard to achieve the American Dream. He is proud of his family’s history and has embraced the work ethic of those who emigrated from abroad and those who fought for this country’s independence. His family’s military background, fighting for American freedoms and against fascism, inspired him to do the sameKyle followed in his parents’ footsteps and attended the University of Toledo, where he earned an Army ROTC scholarship. This allowed him to complete his undergraduate degree and receive his commission into the Army Reserves. After college, Kyle earned a Master’s degree at Bowling Green State University while continuing his work as an Army Officer. Kyle completed all of his education while also working full-time in restaurants and kitchens to support himself. After earning his Masters, Kyle was accepted into the PhD program at Texas Tech University, where he and his wife, Kristen, fell in love with the West Texas community. Kyle and Kristen are now happily raising their newborn son and two rescue dogs in Lubbock. Kyle is committed to the worker and family farmer - the individuals forgotten in West Texas by both parties. He is running for Congress in 2026 to fight for all citizens of West Texas.
Jurisdiction: Andrews (100%), Bailey (100%) Borden (100%), Callahan (11%), Castro (100%), Cochran (100%) Crosby (100%), Dawson (100%), Fisher (100%), Floyd (100%), Gaines (100%), Garza (100%), Hale (100%), Haskell (100%), Hockley (100%), Howard (100%), Jones (100%), Kent (100%), Lamb (100%), Lubbock (100%), Lynn (100%) Martin (100%) Mitchell (100%) Nolan (100%) Parmer (100%) 5,596 5,237 8,990 14,738 9,869 Scurry (100%), Shackelford (100%), Stonewall (100%), Swisher (100%), Taylor (100%), Terry (100%) Throckmorton (100%), and Yoakum (100%)