Election 2024: What to know about the candidates running for Texas Congressional Districts
SAN ANTONIO — Election Day has arrived, and while the most notable race is at the top of the ballot between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris for the Oval Office, there is plenty at stake for Texans down the ballot as well when it comes to the state's congressional delegation.
This includes four races for seats in the U.S. House, which we have broken down for you ahead of Nov. 5. Check this page for results on election night after polls close.
U.S. House, District 28
Republican Jay Furman is going up against the incumbent Henry Cuellar, a Democrat, in the race for U.S. House Representative in District 28.
Cuellar, who is from Laredo, has held the seat since 2005. An attorney and former state legislator, he ran unopposed in the March primary election.
But the months since then have brought controversy for the 10-term congressman. Cuellar has since been indicted for charges of bribery, money laundering and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. He and his wife were charged with 14 criminal counts in May, and his trial was delayed until after the election.
Furman was in the U.S. Navy for 28 years, including 10 years as a naval aviator. According to his website, he was "shocked by our fake borders, lost freedoms, and sky-rocketing prices... bad policies causing problems that are clear and present dangers to South Texan's safety, freedom, and survival."
Furman defeated Lazaro Garza Jr. in the Republican primary runoff election in May, garnering about 65% of the vote.
Congressional District 28 covers the southeast section of Bexar County, including south San Antonio and parts of east San Antonio. It also the western portion of Guadalupe County, including Schertz, Cibolo and Universal City, and parts of Atascosa County (Pleasanton) and McMullen County (Tilden).
According to the Our Campaign website, a Democrat has represented CD-28 since it was created after the 1990 census. Nearly 780,000 Texans call it home.
U.S. House, District 21
Incumbent Chip Roy, a Republican, is going up against Democrat Kristin Hook and Libertarian Bob King in the race for U.S. House District 21.
Roy has been the representative since 2019, having previously served as the chief of staff to Sen. Ted Cruz and a senior advisor to former Texas Gov. Rick Perry.
Hook, born in Corpus Christi, graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in biology. She also has a doctorate in animal science from Cornell. She has taught middle school science as part of Teach for America.
As far as politics go, she was a policy fellow in Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren's office. She has also served as a science and tech expert in the U.S. Senate for the last three years.
"I am deeply committed to public service and holding elected officials accountable to we the people," Hook said. I am running for office to fight for a government and economy that works for every Texan."
Bob King has experience working in energy corporate finance and as a nonprofit executive and consultant.
"We have to do something different if we want to give our country to our children and grandchildren in any kind of survivable condition," King said.
All three candidates ran unopposed in their respective party primaries in March.
CD-21 covers an area north of San Antonio, including Alamo Heights and Castle Hills. It also covers Boerne, Fredericksburg, Bandera, Medina, Kerrville and a part of New Braunfels. More than 800,000 Texans call the district home.
U.S. House, District 23
Incumbent Tony Gonzales, a Republican, is going up against Democrat Santos Limon in the race for U.S. House District 23.
Gonzales, a San Antonian, has been the representative since 2021 and is vying for his third term. He served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and worked as a cryptologist during his time. He has a master's degree in international relations and conflict resolution from American Public University.
Gonzales narrowly defeated Brandon Herrera during the Republican primary election in May, finishing with 50.6% of the vote while Herrera had 49.4%.
Limon is a civil engineer and small business owner. He studied at Southwest Texas Junior College and the Saltillo Institute of Technology in Mexico, among other schools.
According to his website, if Limon wins he plans to "fight for lower healthcare costs, a strong economy, small businesses, women's reproductive rights, family farmers & ranchers, veterans and to defend our Democracy."
Limon defeated Lee Bausinger during the Democratic primary election in May, finishing with 58.5% of the vote.
CD-23 covers a portion of west San Antonio. It also covers Helotes, Somerset, Castroville and Kelly Field. The majority of this district is comprised of West Texas towns such as Pecos and Fort Stockton. About 778,000 Texans live in the district.
U.S. House, District 35
Incumbent Greg Casar, a Democrat, is seeking a third term and hoping to fend off Republican challenger Steven Wright in the race for U.S. House District 35.
Casar has been the representative since 2023. He has experience working as the policy director of the Workers Defense Project as well as a member of many Austin based committees such as the chair of the Austin City Council's Planning and Neighborhoods Committee. He ran unopposed in the primary election.
Wright worked for the Kern County Sheriff's Office in California for almost 30 years. This includes being a deputy sheriff for 13 years and senior deputy sheriff for almost seven years before retiring in 2021.
Wright narrowly defeated Michael Rodriguez during the Republican primary runoff election, winning by a whopping five votes. Wright received 1,082 votes (50.1%) while Rodriguez received 1,077 votes (49.9%).
District 35 covers north, south and west San Antonio. It also covers a portion of the east side, and stretches to Comal and Hays counties. The district includes more than 802,000 residents.
