Federal

U.S. Representative, 14th Congressional District

Vote for: 1
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 Galveston and Orange counties; part of Jefferson County (about 56% of its residents: Port Arthur, Nederland, Groves, Port Neches and part of Beaumont); part of Brazoria County (about 33% of its residents: part of Pearland, part of Alvin, Manvel and Iowa Colony); part of Fort Bend County (about 8% of its residents: part of Missouri City and part of Pearland). The Secretary of State also lists this race for Chambers County, but the Texas Legislative Council's county report for PlanC2333 puts none of Chambers County's residents in the 14th District.

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Thurman Bill Bartie

Democratic

Retired / self-employed · Port Arthur

The gist

Supports strengthening and restoring the Affordable Care Act.
Supports rolling back tariffs to lower prices.
Supports humane immigration reform.
Supports investment in teachers and modernized classrooms.
Supports job training and small business growth.
Supports resilient infrastructure and energy reliability.

More about Thurman

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Supports strengthening and restoring the Affordable Care Act.
Thurman "Bill" Bartie, People over Politics
Campaign website · Bartie for Office · votebartie.org
“I support strengthening and restoring the Affordable Care Act”
Supports rolling back tariffs to lower prices.
Where I Stand — Thurman Bill Bartie
Campaign website · Bartie for Office · votebartie.org
“we need policy that will roll back tariffs which have raised prices, clearing barriers to build more affordable housing.”
Supports humane immigration reform.
Where I Stand — Thurman Bill Bartie
Campaign website · Bartie for Office · votebartie.org
“I would push for Immigration reform that is humane in our present environment.”
Supports investment in teachers and modernized classrooms.
Where I Stand — Thurman Bill Bartie
Campaign website · Bartie for Office · votebartie.org
“I support investment in teachers, modernized classrooms, and clear pathways to success for every child.”
Supports job training and small business growth.
Where I Stand — Thurman Bill Bartie
Campaign website · Bartie for Office · votebartie.org
“I support job training, small business growth, safe working conditions, and strong local economic development.”
Supports resilient infrastructure and energy reliability.
Thurman "Bill" Bartie, People over Politics
Campaign website · Bartie for Office · votebartie.org
“I support smart infrastructure, energy reliability, and resilient systems that protect our families and our businesses.”

Randy Weber

RepublicanIncumbent

U.S. Representative

The gist

Sponsored the PACK Act on packaging claims.In office
Secured Gulf Coast projects in the 2026 water resources bill.In office
Sponsored the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026.In office
Introduced the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Act.In office
Co-introduced tax relief for fallen first responders' beneficiaries.In office
Introduced the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act.In office
Supported $7.5 billion in federal border reimbursement for Texas.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Sponsored the PACK Act on packaging claims.
Rep. Weber's PACK Act Powers Forward, Passes Full House Energy & Commerce Committee
Government record · Office of Rep. Randy Weber · weber.house.gov
“Rep. Weber’s PACK Act Powers Forward, Passes Full House Energy & Commerce Committee with 25 Ayes”
Secured Gulf Coast projects in the 2026 water resources bill.
Rep. Weber Secures Major Texas Gulf Coast Priorities as House Passes the Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Government record · Office of Rep. Randy Weber · weber.house.gov
“Rep. Weber Secures Major Texas Gulf Coast Priorities as House Passes the Water Resources Development Act of 2026”
Sponsored the Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026.
Rep. Weber's Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026 Advances
Government record · Office of Rep. Randy Weber · weber.house.gov
“Rep. Weber’s Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026 Advances Out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee”
Introduced the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Act.
Rep. Weber Introduces the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Act
Government record · Office of Rep. Randy Weber · weber.house.gov
“Rep. Weber Introduces the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Act”
Co-introduced tax relief for fallen first responders' beneficiaries.
Reps. Weber and Min Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Fallen First Responders' Beneficiaries Receive Tax Relief
Government record · Office of Rep. Randy Weber · weber.house.gov
“Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Fallen First Responders' Beneficiaries Receive Tax Relief”
Introduced the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act.
Rep. Weber Introduces the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act
Government record · Office of Rep. Randy Weber · weber.house.gov
“Rep. Weber Introduces the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act”
Supported $7.5 billion in federal border reimbursement for Texas.
Rep. Weber Helps Deliver Long-Awaited $7.5 Billion Border Security Reimbursement
Government record · Office of Rep. Randy Weber · weber.house.gov
“Rep. Weber Helps Deliver Long-Awaited $7.5 Billion Border Security Reimbursement”

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; 7 issues covered in this race.