2026 Elections · Texas

Texas's 31st 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 31st Congressional District in 2026?

John Carter (Republican), Justin Early (Democratic) and Gregory James Stoker (Green).

  • John CarterRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $1.5M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See John Carter's sponsored bills →
  • Justin EarlyDemocratic✓ Verified
    $277K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Gregory James StokerGreen✓ Verified
    $79K raised
    • Official FEC

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: John Carter votes consistently for economic and financial regulatory measures, supporting acts like the Main Street Capital Access Act and TRIA Program Reauthorization Act, and he votes in favor of healthcare-related legislation, including acts to improve rural care, Medicaid, and lowering health care premiums 13. Justin Early says he will fight for lower costs and higher wages for Central Texas families and pledges to fight to protect Social Security and Medicare 24.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 15, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJohn CarterRepublicanJustin EarlyDemocraticGregory James StokerGreen
Economy & Jobs

John Carter votes consistently for economic and financial regulatory measures, supporting acts like the Main Street Capital Access Act and TRIA Program Reauthorization Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Early says he will fight for lower costs and higher wages for Central Texas families.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: John Carter votes consistently for economic and financial regulatory measures, supporting acts like the Main Street Capital Access Act and TRIA Program Reauthorization Act 1. Justin Early says he will fight for lower costs and higher wages for Central Texas families 2.
Healthcare

John Carter votes in favor of healthcare-related legislation, including acts to improve rural care, Medicaid, and lowering health care premiums.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Early pledges to fight to protect Social Security and Medicare.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found.

Where they differ on Healthcare: John Carter votes in favor of healthcare-related legislation, including acts to improve rural care, Medicaid, and lowering health care premiums 1. Justin Early pledges to fight to protect Social Security and Medicare 2.
Immigration

John Carter votes mostly yea on immigration enforcement and security bills but votes nay on a national emergency resolution related to immigration.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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No public position found.

Public Safety & Crime

John Carter votes yea on multiple public safety and crime bills, including those enhancing prison staff safety and restricting violent offenders.

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No public position found.

Abortion

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No public position found.

Taxes & Government Spending

John Carter votes yea on tax relief and multiple appropriations acts, supporting budget resolutions and continuing appropriations.

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No public position found.

Energy & Environment

John Carter votes yea on most energy and environment bills, including emissions reduction and conservation acts, but votes nay on a fuel retailer choice act.

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No public position found.

Foreign Policy & Defense

John Carter votes yea on defense authorization and veterans affairs bills but votes nay on resolutions directing troop withdrawals from Iran and Lebanon.

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No public position found.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

John Carter votes consistently for economic and financial regulatory measures, supporting acts like the Main Street Capital Access Act and TRIA Program Reauthorization Act. Justin Early says he will fight for lower costs and higher wages for Central Texas families.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

John Carter votes in favor of healthcare-related legislation, including acts to improve rural care, Medicaid, and lowering health care premiums. Justin Early pledges to fight to protect Social Security and Medicare.