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2026 Race · Texas

U.S. House (District 20)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 20) in Texas is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Joaquin Castro (Democratic), Edgardo Baez (Republican), and Anthony Tristan (Independent). The seat is currently held by Joaquin Castro (Democratic), who has served since January 2013, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Edgardo Baez

Republican

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Anthony Tristan

Independent

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Joaquin Castro

Democratic · Since January 2013

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Foreign Affairs
  • House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.7675

    Securing Partner Supply Chains Act

  • HRES.1012

    Recognizing and honoring Cristina M. Rodríguez for her historic appointment as dean of Yale Law School.

2026 Texas U.S. House (District 20) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 20) in Texas in 2026?

Joaquin Castro (Democratic), Edgardo Baez (Republican), and Anthony Tristan (Independent). Joaquin Castro is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Texas U.S. House (District 20) 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?

Joaquin Castro, a Democratic, currently represents Texas, serving since January 2013.

What committees does Joaquin Castro serve on?

Joaquin Castro serves on House Committee on Foreign Affairs and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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