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2026 Race · Texas

U.S. House (District 5)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 5) in Texas is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Lance Gooden (Republican), Chelsey Hockett (Democratic), and Dea Foy (Independent). The seat is currently held by Lance Gooden (Republican), who has served since January 2019, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Chelsey Hockett

Democratic

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Dea Foy

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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Lance Gooden

Republican · Since January 2019

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Armed Services
  • the Judiciary

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.9276

    Federal Cryptocurrency Theft Enforcement and Coordination Act

  • HR.8685

    Protect the Presidency Act

2026 Texas U.S. House (District 5) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 5) in Texas in 2026?

Lance Gooden (Republican), Chelsey Hockett (Democratic), and Dea Foy (Independent). Lance Gooden is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Texas U.S. House (District 5) 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?

Lance Gooden, a Republican, currently represents Texas, serving since January 2019.

What committees does Lance Gooden serve on?

Lance Gooden serves on House Committee on Armed Services and House Committee on the Judiciary. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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