TEXAS MIDTERM 2026
WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
Texas is divided into 38 areas called districts, each with about 800,000 people.
WHO’S RUNNING
Greg Casar
Democrat
An advocate for working Texans, he stood nine hours without food or water on the Capitol steps — protesting a Texas law that took away water breaks for construction workers.
Lauren Peña
Republican
A human-trafficking survivor and mother of four, making her first run for Congress.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3