Federal
U.S. Representative, 9th 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 Liberty County; part of Harris County (about 14% of its residents: part of Houston, part of Pasadena, part of Baytown, Deer Park, part of La Porte and South Houston and other areas).
Taxes & budget
Alex MealerRepublican
- Pledges to cut taxes and regulations.
Leticia GutierrezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Public safety
Alex MealerRepublican
- Pledges to enforce immigration laws at the border.
Leticia GutierrezDemocratic
- Pledges to seek accountability for an ICE killing in Houston.
Education
Alex MealerRepublican
- Opposes transgender women in women's sports and locker rooms.
Leticia GutierrezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Alex MealerRepublican
No documented position found.
Leticia GutierrezDemocratic
- Opposes federal subsidies to large corporations.
Roads & infrastructure
Alex MealerRepublican
- Supports infrastructure for the Houston Ship Channel and Port Houston.
- Pledges to seek funds for Lake Houston flood mitigation.
Leticia GutierrezDemocratic
- Supports storm-hardening pipes, power lines and roads.
Environment & parks
Alex MealerRepublican
- Supports expanding domestic oil and gas production.
Leticia GutierrezDemocratic
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Alex MealerRepublican
- Supports banning congressional stock trading and term limits.
Leticia GutierrezDemocratic
No documented position found.
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.