These are the key Texas races for Congress in 2026
In the 34th District, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez ranks among the most vulnerable House incumbents as he seeks a sixth term. The Democrat, who outperformed the top of the ticket last year, has criticized his party for moving too far to the left on abortion and transgender rights. A bevy of Republicans have filed to challenge him, including former Rep. Mayra Flores, who’s twice lost to Gonzalez, Army veteran Eric Flores and businessman Scott Mandel. Inside Elections rates the race a Toss-up.
In the 28th District, Democrat Henry Cuellar has a well-known brand and a culturally moderate voting record that has contributed to his staying power. He had been facing bribery, money-laundering and conspiracy charges but won a “full and unconditional” pardon from Trump last week. While Trump’s move — which he later expressed regret over after Cuellar filed for reelection as a Democrat — effectively neutralized a political attack, Republicans remain confident that the Laredo-centered seat is winnable. They’ve landed a top recruit to take on the longtime incumbent, with Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina, a former Democrat, entering the race last week. Inside Elections rates the race Tilt Democratic.
Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz is running for reelection in the 15th District, a Rio Grande Valley seat that was largely unchanged in redistricting. Democratic hopes rest with Tejano singer Bobby Pulido, who is already a household name in the region with two Latin Grammy Awards under his belt. But he must first get past emergency medicine physician Ada Cuellar in the primary.
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