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Texas's 36th Congressional District (TX-36)

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Brian Babin, a Republican, has represented the district since 2015.

The district includes all of Liberty, Jasper, Newton, Tyler, and Hardin counties and parts of Chambers, Jefferson, and Harris counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 784,320, a median household income of $76,047, and a median age of 37. Of residents 25 and older, 24% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Brian Babin, U.S. Representative for Texas's 36th District
Brian Babin

U.S. Representative for Texas's 36th 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-36 uses the new map's TX-36; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Babin has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 2 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

2 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 TX-36 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for TX-36 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Brian Babin (incumbent)Republican$1,006,944$908,646Jun 30
Doug RogersDemocratic$230,985$0Jun 30

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

District profile

Population
784,320
Median household income
$76,047
Median age
37
Bachelor's degree or higher
24%

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

Texas senators

Neighboring districts

  • LA-4 · Mike Johnson (R)
  • TX-1 · Nathaniel Moran (R)
  • TX-2 · Dan Crenshaw (R)
  • TX-8 · Morgan Luttrell (R)
  • TX-14 · Randy Weber (R)
  • TX-17 · Pete Sessions (R)
  • TX-22 · Troy Nehls (R)
  • TX-29 · Sylvia Garcia (D)

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