Federal

U.S. Representative, 29th 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.

Part of Harris County (about 16% of its residents: part of Houston and part of Humble).

Candidates Compare by issue

Taxes & budget

Martha FierroRepublican
- Supports cutting federal spending to fight inflation.
Sylvia GarciaDemocratic
No documented position found.

Public safety

Martha FierroRepublican
- Supports Border Patrol and stopping illegal crossings.
Sylvia GarciaDemocratic
- Led a discharge petition for the Dream and Promise Act.In office
- Voted against $70 billion more for ICE and Border Patrol.In office
- Introduced a bill limiting federal pressure on local police.In office

Education

Martha FierroRepublican
- Supports school choice and parental rights.
Sylvia GarciaDemocratic
No documented position found.

Housing

Martha FierroRepublican
No documented position found.
Sylvia GarciaDemocratic
- Sponsored a bill studying ways to lower housing costs.In office

Economy & jobs

Martha FierroRepublican
No documented position found.
Sylvia GarciaDemocratic
- Led a bipartisan push to protect older job applicants.In office

Roads & infrastructure

Martha FierroRepublican
No documented position found.
Sylvia GarciaDemocratic
- Reintroduced a bill holding railroads accountable for blocked crossings.In office

Environment & parks

Martha FierroRepublican
- Supports oil and gas and state control of energy decisions.
Sylvia GarciaDemocratic
No documented position found.

Health & human services

Martha FierroRepublican
No documented position found.
Sylvia GarciaDemocratic
- Sponsored the Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordinator Act, which passed.In office

Government & transparency

Martha FierroRepublican
No documented position found.
Sylvia GarciaDemocratic
- Supported a vote to end U.S. military action against Iran.In office

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; 9 issues covered in this race.