RepublicanIncumbentNewspaper publisher
Brandon Gill is a newspaper publisher and the incumbent for U.S. House Texas District 26. Brandon Gill supports economic policy and public safety.
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U.S. House Texas District 26
General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: March 3, 2026
General election
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Beverly Foley ran for U.S. House Texas District 26 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Clint Burgess ran for U.S. House Texas District 26 in 2026.
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Craig Walker ran for U.S. House Texas District 26 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Gavin Solomon ran for U.S. House Texas District 26 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
Jay Taylor ran for U.S. House Texas District 26 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Kelvin Leaphart ran for U.S. House Texas District 26 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Michael Burgess ran for U.S. House Texas District 26 in 2026.
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Michael Moates ran for U.S. House Texas District 26 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Montgomery Markland ran for U.S. Senate Texas in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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LibertarianFirst-time candidateManager
A business owner and property manager, Gray is a Libertarian first-time candidate. He prioritizes debt reduction through immigration reform, decriminalizing drug use, and consumer-driven healthcare solutions.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateNurse practitioner
Steven Shook is a nurse practitioner running for his first House term. He emphasizes keeping rural hospitals open, lowering healthcare costs, supporting local businesses and jobs, and restoring government accountability.
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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew
William Cunningham Jr. ran for Texas House of Representatives District 26 in 2026. This is their first run for office.
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Primary
RepublicanIncumbentAdvancedNewspaper publisher
Brandon Gill is a newspaper publisher and the incumbent for U.S. House Texas District 26. Brandon Gill supports economic policy and public safety.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateEngineer
Ernest Lineberger III is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Texas District 26 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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RepublicanFirst-time candidateHealthcare
Robert Chick is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Texas District 26 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.
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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedNurse practitioner
Steven Shook is a nurse practitioner running for his first House term. He emphasizes keeping rural hospitals open, lowering healthcare costs, supporting local businesses and jobs, and restoring government accountability.
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Convention
LibertarianFirst-time candidateAdvancedManager
A business owner and property manager, Gray is a Libertarian first-time candidate. He prioritizes debt reduction through immigration reform, decriminalizing drug use, and consumer-driven healthcare solutions.
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