US Midterms 2026
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Jessica Hart Steinmann, a Republican attorney, is the Republican nominee for the open seat in Texas's 8th congressional district in 2026, facing Democrat Laura Jones, the district's Democratic nominee in 2022 and 2024.
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The Hill piece analyzes the Texas political dynamic around Hispanic voters and how Republicans have overestimated their loyalty in districts like TX-28 (South Texas) and TX-08.
The opinion piece endorses Brian Babin (six-term Republican) for Texas’ 8th congressional district, noting his strong alignment with Houston interests in Washington and his incumbency remains safe despite some partisan…
BabinU.S. Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher speaks as people gather at Houston City Hall to protest against policies introduced by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, as part of a national action organized by Hands Off!
The piece analyzes the campaign showdown in Texas’s 14th Congressional District between incumbent Randy Weber and challenger Thurman Bartie, focusing on energy expansion policy and the rising cost of living.
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Jessica Hart Steinmann, an attorney, is the Republican nominee in 2026 for Texas's 8th congressional district, which includes most of the northern and northwestern exurbs of Houston, such as Conroe, Willis and Magnolia.
The seat is open because Republican incumbent Morgan Luttrell, who was elected with 68.2% of the vote in 2024, is forgoing reelection.
Steinmann won the six-candidate Republican primary outright with 68.0% of the vote, ahead of businessman Brett Jensen, who had withdrawn but remained on the ballot, and businessman Nick Tran.
In the general election on November 3, 2026, Steinmann faces Democrat Laura Jones, a former chair of the San Jacinto County Democratic Party and the party's nominee for the district in 2022 and 2024.
