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2026 Race · Texas

U.S. House (District 16)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 16) in Texas is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Veronica Escobar (Democratic) and Adam Bauman (Republican). The seat is currently held by Veronica Escobar (Democratic), who has served since January 2019, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Adam Bauman

Republican

Public Record Profile

Incumbent's record this term

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Veronica Escobar

Democratic · Since January 2019

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Appropriations
  • the Budget

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9404

    VA Home Loan Navigator Act

  • HR.9403

    JROTC POWER Act

2026 Texas U.S. House (District 16) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 16) in Texas in 2026?

Veronica Escobar (Democratic) and Adam Bauman (Republican). Veronica Escobar is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Texas U.S. House (District 16) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Texas and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Veronica Escobar, a Democratic, currently represents Texas, serving since January 2019.

What committees does Veronica Escobar serve on?

Veronica Escobar serves on House Committee on Appropriations and House Committee on the Budget. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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