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2026 Race · Texas

U.S. House (District 36)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 36) in Texas is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Brian Babin (Republican) and Rhonda Hart (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Brian Babin (Republican), who has served since January 2015, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Rhonda Hart

Democratic

Public Record Profile

Incumbent's record this term

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Brian Babin

Republican · Since January 2015

Chair

Science, Space, and Technology

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Science, Space, and Technology· Chair
  • Transportation and Infrastructure

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9341

    AI-Ready Federal Data Guidelines Act

  • HR.9119

    To provide a prohibition on certain reductions to MQ-9 aircraft units, and for other purposes.

2026 Texas U.S. House (District 36) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 36) in Texas in 2026?

Brian Babin (Republican) and Rhonda Hart (Democratic). Brian Babin is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Texas U.S. House (District 36) 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?

Brian Babin, a Republican, currently represents Texas, serving since January 2015.

What committees does Brian Babin serve on?

Brian Babin serves on House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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