TEXAS MIDTERM 2026
WHY THIS RACE MATTERS
Texas is divided into 38 areas called districts, each with about 800,000 people.
WHO’S RUNNING
Chelsey Hockett
Democrat
Before running for Congress, Chelsey Hockett worked restaurant jobs and for an airline while raising two kids in Terrell, Texas.
Lance Gooden
Republican
Lance Gooden finished his University of Texas government degree at just 19 years old, then went back for a business degree by 22.
WHERE & WHEN TO VOTE
Early voting Oct 19–30 · Election Day Tue, Nov 3