Federal

U.S. Representative, 5th 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 Anderson, Henderson, Kaufman and Van Zandt counties; part of Dallas County (about 16% of its residents: Mesquite, part of Garland, part of Dallas, part of Rowlett, Seagoville and Sunnyvale).

Candidates Compare by issue

Chelsey Hockett

Democratic

None listed

The gist

Proposes ending Trump's tariffs.
Supports Medicare for All.
Supports a $25 minimum wage tied to cost of living.
Proposes lifting the Social Security tax cap to expand benefits.
Supports passing the PRO Act on union organizing.
Supports a wealth tax and a more progressive income tax.
Supports banning insider trading by officials.
Proposes universal childcare.

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Proposes ending Trump's tariffs.
Issues — Chelsey Hockett for Congress
Campaign website · Chelsey Hockett for Congress · chelseyhockettforcongress.com
“End Trump's Tariffs.”
Supports Medicare for All.
Issues — Chelsey Hockett for Congress
Campaign website · Chelsey Hockett for Congress · chelseyhockettforcongress.com
“Enact Medicare for All.”
Supports a $25 minimum wage tied to cost of living.
Issues — Chelsey Hockett for Congress
Campaign website · Chelsey Hockett for Congress · chelseyhockettforcongress.com
“Tie the Minimum to Wage Cost of Living , starting with a $25 Minimum Wage .”
Proposes lifting the Social Security tax cap to expand benefits.
Issues — Chelsey Hockett for Congress
Campaign website · Chelsey Hockett for Congress · chelseyhockettforcongress.com
“We can fully fund and expand Social Security benefits by simply removing the cap on the Social Security Tax”
Supports passing the PRO Act on union organizing.
Issues — Chelsey Hockett for Congress
Campaign website · Chelsey Hockett for Congress · chelseyhockettforcongress.com
“Pass the PRO Act to ensure workers have a right to organize, unionize, and negotiate higher wages without retaliation.”
Supports a wealth tax and a more progressive income tax.
Issues — Chelsey Hockett for Congress
Campaign website · Chelsey Hockett for Congress · chelseyhockettforcongress.com
“closing tax loopholes and instituting a progressive income tax and a wealth tax.”
Supports banning insider trading by officials.
Issues — Chelsey Hockett for Congress
Campaign website · Chelsey Hockett for Congress · chelseyhockettforcongress.com
“Ban insider trading.”
Proposes universal childcare.
Issues — Chelsey Hockett for Congress
Campaign website · Chelsey Hockett for Congress · chelseyhockettforcongress.com
“Enact Universal Childcare so parents can afford to raise their kids and participate in the workforce.”

Lance Gooden

RepublicanIncumbent

U.S. Representative

The gist

Introduced the End Gas Station Heroin Act on synthetic kratom.In office
Introduced a bill targeting sanctuary cities.In office
Introduced a bill allowing the death penalty for assassination attempts.In office
Introduced a tax cut for public-sector retirees.In office
Sponsored the Credit Card Competition Act.In office
Introduced legislation to boost U.S. exports and manufacturing.In office

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

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Introduced the End Gas Station Heroin Act on synthetic kratom.
New Gooden Bill Cracks Down on Synthetic Kratom Products
Government record · Office of Rep. Lance Gooden · gooden.house.gov
“My bill permanently schedules these drugs, closes loopholes, and targets the entities putting them into our communities.”
Introduced a bill targeting sanctuary cities.
Gooden Introduces Bill to Eradicate Sanctuary Cities
Government record · Office of Rep. Lance Gooden · gooden.house.gov
“Gooden Introduces Bill to Eradicate Sanctuary Cities”
Introduced a bill allowing the death penalty for assassination attempts.
New Gooden Bill Makes Assassination Attempts Eligible for Death Penalty
Government record · Office of Rep. Lance Gooden · gooden.house.gov
“New Gooden Bill Makes Assassination Attempts Eligible for Death Penalty”
Introduced a tax cut for public-sector retirees.
New Gooden Bill Cuts Taxes for Public-Sector Retirees
Government record · Office of Rep. Lance Gooden · gooden.house.gov
“New Gooden Bill Cuts Taxes for Public-Sector Retirees”
Sponsored the Credit Card Competition Act.
Gooden Reintroduces Trump-Endorsed Credit Card Competition Act
Government record · Office of Rep. Lance Gooden · gooden.house.gov
“Gooden Reintroduces Trump-Endorsed Credit Card Competition Act”
Introduced legislation to boost U.S. exports and manufacturing.
Gooden Introduces Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Exports and Manufacturing
Government record · Office of Rep. Lance Gooden · gooden.house.gov
“Gooden Introduces Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Exports and Manufacturing”

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