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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).

CandidatesCompare by issue

Taxes & budget

  • Chelsey HockettDemocratic

    • Supports a wealth tax and a more progressive income tax.

  • Lance GoodenRepublican

    • Introduced a tax cut for public-sector retirees.In office

Public safety

  • Chelsey HockettDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Lance GoodenRepublican

    • Introduced the End Gas Station Heroin Act on synthetic kratom.In office
    • Introduced a bill targeting sanctuary cities.In office

Economy & jobs

  • Chelsey HockettDemocratic

    • Proposes ending Trump's tariffs.
    • Supports a $25 minimum wage tied to cost of living.
    • Supports passing the PRO Act on union organizing.

  • Lance GoodenRepublican

    • Sponsored the Credit Card Competition Act.In office
    • Introduced legislation to boost U.S. exports and manufacturing.In office

Health & human services

  • Chelsey HockettDemocratic

    • Supports Medicare for All.
    • Proposes lifting the Social Security tax cap to expand benefits.
    • Proposes universal childcare.

  • Lance GoodenRepublican

    No documented position found.

Government & transparency

Courts & justice

  • Chelsey HockettDemocratic

    No documented position found.

  • Lance GoodenRepublican

    • Introduced a bill allowing the death penalty for assassination attempts.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; 6 issues covered in this race.