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U.S. House Texas District 5

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: March 3, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.72 · Very ConservativeConsultant

The incumbent U.S. House member from Texas earned his finance degree from the University of Texas. He supports border security and immigration reform, opposes Obamacare, defends the Second Amendment and pro-life positions, and prioritizes veteran care and education.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Antonio Rodriguez ran for U.S. House Texas District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Charles Gearing ran for U.S. House Texas District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateStay-at-home parent

Chelsey Hockett is a Democratic stay-at-home parent from Texas. She prioritizes fair wages and affordable healthcare for working families, reproductive freedom and well-funded public schools, and strong public institutions backed by unions.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewAuthor

Dea Foy ran for U.S. House Texas District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Travis Edwards ran for U.S. House Texas District 5 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.72 · Very ConservativeAdvancedConsultant

The incumbent U.S. House member from Texas earned his finance degree from the University of Texas. He supports border security and immigration reform, opposes Obamacare, defends the Second Amendment and pro-life positions, and prioritizes veteran care and education.

From the candidate’s published profile

DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedStay-at-home parent

Chelsey Hockett is a Democratic stay-at-home parent from Texas. She prioritizes fair wages and affordable healthcare for working families, reproductive freedom and well-funded public schools, and strong public institutions backed by unions.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateCivil Servant

Forrest Lumpkin is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Texas District 5 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedHuman resources professional

Ruth Torres is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Texas District 5 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Primary runoff

DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedStay-at-home parent

Chelsey Hockett is a Democratic stay-at-home parent from Texas. She prioritizes fair wages and affordable healthcare for working families, reproductive freedom and well-funded public schools, and strong public institutions backed by unions.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateHuman resources professional

Ruth Torres is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Texas District 5 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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