Texas's 5th Congressional District (TX-5)

Last updated Oct 1, 2026 · 6 sources

Lance Gooden, a Republican, has represented the district since 2019.

The district includes all of Henderson, Van Zandt, Kaufman, and Wood counties and parts of Upshur and Dallas counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 806,900, a median household income of $78,587, and a median age of 37.1. Of residents 25 and older, 24.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Lance Gooden

U.S. Representative for Texas's 5th District · Republican

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2026 redistricting

Texas uses a new congressional map in 2026: PLANC2333 (HB 4), enacted Aug 29, 2025.

The 2026 election for TX-5 uses the new map's TX-5; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Gooden has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

4 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 TX-5 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for TX-5 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
Candidate	Party	Raised	Cash on hand	Through
Lance Gooden (incumbent)	Republican	$1,341,647	$1,329,417	Jun 30
Ruth Torres	Democratic	$20,748	$4,035	May 6
Travis Edwards	Republican	$17,628	$28	Dec 31
Chelsey Alexandra Hockett	Democratic	$12,666	$5,129	Jun 30