2026 Elections · Texas

Texas's 21st 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.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Texas's 21st Congressional District in 2026?

Mark Teixeira (Republican) and Kristin Hook (Democratic).

  • Mark TeixeiraRepublican✓ Verified
    $4.3M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Kristin HookDemocratic✓ Verified
    $369K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Mark Teixeira advocates stronger border enforcement and deportations, and calls for expanded energy production 13. Kristin Hook supports ensuring dignity and security in immigration policy and protecting natural resources and the environment 24.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 16, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueMark TeixeiraRepublicanKristin HookDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Hook supports making billionaires pay their fair share to improve the economy for working families.

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

Hook says working hard should be enough to afford groceries, healthcare, and housing, and opposes persistent poverty for working people.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Healthcare

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

Teixeira advocates stronger border enforcement and deportations as part of his platform.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 10, 2026AI-written

Hook supports ensuring dignity and security in immigration policy.

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

Where they differ on Immigration: Mark Teixeira advocates stronger border enforcement and deportations as part of his platform 1. Kristin Hook supports ensuring dignity and security in immigration policy 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Teixeira's platform supports gun rights.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 10, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Abortion

Teixeira's platform includes abortion restrictions.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 10, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Teixeira aligns with cuts to government spending as part of his platform.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 10, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Energy & Environment

Teixeira's platform calls for expanded energy production.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 10, 2026AI-written

Hook supports protecting natural resources and the environment.

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

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Mark Teixeira's platform calls for expanded energy production 1. Kristin Hook supports protecting natural resources and the environment 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

No public position found. Check their site ↗

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 Immigration?

Mark Teixeira advocates stronger border enforcement and deportations as part of his platform. Kristin Hook supports ensuring dignity and security in immigration policy.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Mark Teixeira's platform calls for expanded energy production. Kristin Hook supports protecting natural resources and the environment.