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Texas's 16th Congressional District (TX-16)

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Veronica Escobar, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2019.

The district includes part of El Paso County.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 776,702, a median household income of $60,388, and a median age of 33.9. Of residents 25 and older, 27.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Veronica Escobar, U.S. Representative for Texas's 16th District
Veronica Escobar

U.S. Representative for Texas's 16th District · Democrat

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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-16 uses the new map's TX-16; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Escobar 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-16 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for TX-16 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Veronica Escobar (incumbent)Democratic$858,766$270,455Jun 30
Hector Miguel Cabildo Jr.Republican$10,964$5,283Feb 11
Deliris Montanez Berrios (dmb)Republican$7,317$821Jun 30
Manuel BarrazaRepublican$4,000$268May 6

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
776,702
Median household income
$60,388
Median age
33.9
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

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