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U.S. Representative, 10th Congressional District

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Term
2 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

All of Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Houston, Lee, Leon, Madison, Polk, San Jacinto and Trinity counties; part of Travis County (about 21% of its residents: part of Austin, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Lago Vista and West Lake Hills); part of Walker County (about 62% of its residents: part of Huntsville); part of Bastrop County (about 2% of its residents).

CandidatesCompare by issue

Public safety

  • Chris GoberRepublican

    • Supports empowering Texas police to fight drug cartels.

  • Caitlin RourkDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Economy & jobs

  • Chris GoberRepublican

    • Supports defense and technology investment in Austin and Brazos Valley.
    • Supports AI infrastructure that avoids raising rural power rates.
    • Pledges to cut regulations and expand small businesses.

  • Caitlin RourkDemocratic

    No documented position found.

Health & human services

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 3 issues covered in this race.