TEXAS MIDTERM 2026
WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
Texas is divided into 38 areas called districts, each with about 800,000 people.
WHO’S RUNNING
Katy Padilla Stout
Democrat
Katy Padilla Stout used to teach elementary school before becoming an attorney who represents kids in the foster care system.
Brandon Herrera
Republican
Before he was a congressional candidate, Brandon Herrera was a YouTuber known as "The AK Guy," famous for firing antique machine guns and building his own custom rifles.
Ben Mendoza
Independent
Ben Mendoza is a perennial El Paso candidate who has run for U.S. House, El Paso mayor, and other offices multiple times since 2012 — including two Democratic primaries against Beto O'Rourke.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3