2026 Elections · Texas

Texas's 1st Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Texas congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Texas's 1st Congressional District in 2026?

Nathaniel Moran (Republican) and Yolanda R. Prince (Democratic).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Nathaniel Moran supports expanding access to capital for farmers and rural communities and backs workforce training to strengthen the economy, while also voting consistently for economic bills supporting technology, capital access, privacy, and insurance programs 13. He votes yea on healthcare legislation including rural care, Medicaid, premium reduction, and patient support acts 6. Yolanda R. Prince supports raising the federal minimum wage in increments to at least $15 an hour 45. She also supports Medicare for All, increasing Medicare reimbursement rates to sustain rural healthcare, and lowering prescription drug costs through pharmaceutical accountability 78.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 16, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueNathaniel MoranRepublicanYolanda R. PrinceDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Moran supports legislation to expand access to capital for farmers and rural communities and backs workforce training to strengthen the economy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Moran supports tax cuts for families, small businesses, farmers, and workers to reward hard work, make life more affordable, and help local businesses grow.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Moran votes consistently for economic bills supporting technology, capital access, privacy, and insurance programs, as shown by votes 19201, 14264, 14291, 14259, 14243, and 14242.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Prince supports raising the federal minimum wage to at least $15 per hour and making homeownership more attainable for first-time buyers and middle-class families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Prince supports raising the federal minimum wage in increments to at least $15 an hour.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Nathaniel Moran supports legislation to expand access to capital for farmers and rural communities and backs workforce training to strengthen the economy 1. He also supports tax cuts for families, small businesses, farmers, and workers to reward hard work, make life more affordable, and help local businesses grow 2. Moran votes consistently for economic bills supporting technology, capital access, privacy, and insurance programs 3. Yolanda R. Prince supports raising the federal minimum wage in increments to at least $15 an hour 4.
Healthcare

Moran votes yea on healthcare legislation including rural care, Medicaid, premium reduction, and patient support acts, as seen in votes 14247, 14097, 14532, 14524, and 14550.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Prince supports Medicare for All, increasing Medicare reimbursement rates to sustain rural healthcare, and lowering prescription drug costs through pharmaceutical accountability.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Prince wants to engage pharmaceutical companies directly to bring down medication costs for ordinary families.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Nathaniel Moran votes yea on healthcare legislation including rural care, Medicaid, premium reduction, and patient support acts, as seen in votes 14247, 14097, 14532, 14524, and 14550 1. Yolanda R. Prince supports Medicare for All, increasing Medicare reimbursement rates to sustain rural healthcare, and lowering prescription drug costs through pharmaceutical accountability 2. She also wants to engage pharmaceutical companies directly to bring down medication costs for ordinary families 3.
Immigration

Moran votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but votes nay on a national emergency resolution, shown by votes 19257, 14173, 14160, 14163, 14128, and 14397.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Prince supports creating a fair, efficient, and humane immigration system with a realistic pathway to citizenship and ending the use of detention centers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Nathaniel Moran votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but votes nay on a national emergency resolution related to immigration 1. Yolanda R. Prince supports creating a fair, efficient, and humane immigration system with a realistic pathway to citizenship and ending the use of detention centers 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Moran presses bipartisan legislation to strengthen border security as part of his work on Capitol Hill.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Moran votes yea on public safety bills including prison staff safety, bail reform, and violent offender laws, as indicated by votes 19216, 14026, 14291, 14183, 14192, and 14182.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Prince supports criminal justice reform including ending the use of privately owned, for-profit prisons and focusing on fairness and accountability in the justice system.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Nathaniel Moran advocates for bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening border security and has voted in favor of public safety bills related to prison staff safety, bail reform, and violent offender laws 12. Yolanda R. Prince supports criminal justice reform, including ending the use of privately owned, for-profit prisons and emphasizing fairness and accountability in the justice system 3.
Abortion

Moran consistently champions pro-life values and received an A+ rating on the Susan B. Anthony List National Pro-Life Scorecard.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Prince is pro-choice and supports restoring Roe and protecting access to reproductive healthcare.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Abortion: Nathaniel Moran consistently champions pro-life values and received an A+ rating on the Susan B. Anthony List National Pro-Life Scorecard 1. Yolanda R. Prince is pro-choice and supports restoring Roe and protecting access to reproductive healthcare 2.
Taxes & Government Spending

Moran supports the No Tax on Overtime Act to allow a deduction for up to 300 hours of qualified overtime compensation.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Moran supports permanent small business tax relief, bigger standard deductions, stronger child tax credits, and protections for Social Security income from taxes.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Moran votes yea on tax relief and multiple appropriations and budget resolutions, as seen in votes 19202, 14024, 14268, 14271, 14300, and 14223.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Energy & Environment

Moran votes yea on environmental protection and emissions reduction acts but nay on a fuel retailer choice act, as shown by votes 19203, 19218, 14204, 14215, 14181, and 14134.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Prince opposes piping East Texas water resources to other states, saying it would deplete local water supplies.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Nathaniel Moran votes yea on environmental protection and emissions reduction acts but nay on a fuel retailer choice act 1. Yolanda R. Prince opposes piping East Texas water resources to other states, stating it would deplete local water supplies 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Moran proposes banning U.S. government business dealings with companies tied to China’s Xinjiang region due to human rights concerns.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Moran votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon but yea on defense authorization and veterans affairs bills, as indicated by votes 19219, 14297, 14265, 14253, 14262, and 14248.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Nathaniel Moran supports legislation to expand access to capital for farmers and rural communities and backs workforce training to strengthen the economy. He also supports tax cuts for families, small businesses, farmers, and workers to reward hard work, make life more affordable, and help local businesses grow. Moran votes consistently for economic bills supporting technology, capital access, privacy, and insurance programs. Yolanda R. Prince supports raising the federal minimum wage in increments to at least $15 an hour.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Nathaniel Moran votes yea on healthcare legislation including rural care, Medicaid, premium reduction, and patient support acts, as seen in votes 14247, 14097, 14532, 14524, and 14550. Yolanda R. Prince supports Medicare for All, increasing Medicare reimbursement rates to sustain rural healthcare, and lowering prescription drug costs through pharmaceutical accountability. She also wants to engage pharmaceutical companies directly to bring down medication costs for ordinary families.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Nathaniel Moran votes yea on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but votes nay on a national emergency resolution related to immigration. Yolanda R. Prince supports creating a fair, efficient, and humane immigration system with a realistic pathway to citizenship and ending the use of detention centers.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Nathaniel Moran advocates for bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening border security and has voted in favor of public safety bills related to prison staff safety, bail reform, and violent offender laws. Yolanda R. Prince supports criminal justice reform, including ending the use of privately owned, for-profit prisons and emphasizing fairness and accountability in the justice system.

How do the candidates differ on Abortion?

Nathaniel Moran consistently champions pro-life values and received an A+ rating on the Susan B. Anthony List National Pro-Life Scorecard. Yolanda R. Prince is pro-choice and supports restoring Roe and protecting access to reproductive healthcare.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Nathaniel Moran votes yea on environmental protection and emissions reduction acts but nay on a fuel retailer choice act. Yolanda R. Prince opposes piping East Texas water resources to other states, stating it would deplete local water supplies.