Federal
U.S. Representative, 36th 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 Angelina, Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Newton and Tyler counties; part of Harris County (about 7% of its residents: part of Houston, part of Baytown, Seabrook, Webster, part of Friendswood and part of La Porte and other areas); part of Jefferson County (about 44% of its residents: part of Beaumont); part of Brazoria County (about 24% of its residents: part of Pearland).
Taxes & budget
Rhonda HartDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brian BabinRepublican
- Voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.In office
- Voted to rescind $9.4 billion in federal spending.In office
Public safety
Rhonda HartDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brian BabinRepublican
- Supports the border wall; voted to fund its construction.
- Sponsored the Birthright Citizenship Act.In office
Education
Rhonda HartDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brian BabinRepublican
- Supports locating a U.S. Space Academy in Texas.In office
Health & human services
Rhonda HartDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brian BabinRepublican
- Supports repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act.
- Introduced the ORTHO Act on teledentistry patient safety.In office
Government & transparency
Rhonda HartDemocratic
No documented position found.
Brian BabinRepublican
- Voted to release the Epstein files.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; 5 issues covered in this race.