Texas's 26th Congressional District (TX-26)

Last updated Oct 1, 2026 · 6 sources

Brandon Gill, a Republican, has represented the district since 2025.

The district includes all of Cooke County and parts of Denton, Wise, and Tarrant counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 830,132, a median household income of $116,898, and a median age of 38.1. Of residents 25 and older, 47.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Brandon Gill

U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th 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-26 uses the new map's TX-26; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Gill has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 TX-26 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for TX-26 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
Candidate	Party	Raised	Cash on hand	Through
Brandon Gill (incumbent)	Republican	$4,217,213	$1,411,512	Jun 30
Ernest Robinson Lineberger III	Democratic	$122,446	$3,427	Jun 30
Steven James Shook	Democratic	$17,227	$3,807	Jun 30