2026 Elections · Texas

Texas's 36th 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 36th Congressional District in 2026?

Brian Babin (Republican) and Rhonda Hart (Democratic).

  • Brian BabinRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $1.2M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Brian Babin's sponsored bills →
  • Rhonda HartDemocratic✓ Verified
    $24K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Brian Babin promotes job creation through pro-growth policies and reducing burdensome regulations, and he votes yea on bills supporting financial regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, and insurance program reauthorization 12. Rhonda Hart supports raising the minimum wage and taxing billionaires, and she advocates for a healthcare system not tied to a paycheck or insurance-company profits 36.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 15, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueBrian BabinRepublicanRhonda HartDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Babin promotes job creation through pro-growth policies and reducing burdensome regulations to foster a healthy economy and entrepreneurship.

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

Babin votes yea on multiple bills supporting financial regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, and reauthorization of insurance programs.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Hart supports raising the minimum wage and taxing billionaires.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Brian Babin promotes job creation through pro-growth policies and reducing burdensome regulations to foster a healthy economy and entrepreneurship 1. He votes yea on multiple bills supporting financial regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, and reauthorization of insurance programs 2. Rhonda Hart supports raising the minimum wage and taxing billionaires 3.
Healthcare

Babin opposes Obamacare and fights to repeal and replace it with policies that restore health care freedom and improve the doctor-patient relationship.

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

Babin votes yea on acts reauthorizing rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Hart supports a healthcare system that isn't tied to a paycheck or insurance-company profits.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Brian Babin opposes Obamacare and advocates for repealing and replacing it with policies aimed at restoring health care freedom and improving the doctor-patient relationship 1. He has voted in favor of acts that reauthorize rural care, protect Medicaid, lower premiums, and support patients and communities 2. Rhonda Hart supports a healthcare system that is not tied to a paycheck or insurance-company profits 3.
Immigration

Babin strongly supports securing the nation's borders, including backing President Trump's border wall and vetting refugees from terrorist hotbeds.

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

Babin votes yea on bills supporting border security, deportation of fraudsters, and DHS support, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Hart opposes deporting construction workers, saying it worsens the housing shortage by removing the workforce that builds homes.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Brian Babin strongly supports securing the nation's borders, including backing President Trump's border wall and vetting refugees from terrorist hotbeds 1. He votes yea on bills supporting border security, deportation of fraudsters, and DHS support, but nay on a national emergency resolution 2. Rhonda Hart opposes deporting construction workers, arguing it worsens the housing shortage by removing the workforce that builds homes 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Babin prioritizes public safety by securing borders, deporting criminal aliens, and cutting funding for sanctuary cities that threaten immigration laws.

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

Babin votes yea on acts enhancing prison staff safety, gun rights for veterans, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Abortion

Babin is a steadfast defender of the unborn, consistently voting to cut off taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood and supporting pro-life legislation.

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

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Babin supports the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and efforts to make these tax cuts permanent to help Americans keep more of their money and grow the economy.

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

Babin votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Energy & Environment

Babin supports repealing burdensome regulations and increasing transparency and accountability at agencies like the EPA to serve the American people.

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

Babin votes yea on disapproving EPA rule and battlefield protection, but nay on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and fuel retailer choice acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Babin supports strengthening the military with updated equipment, training, and pay raises to ensure readiness and deterrence of aggression.

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

Babin votes nay on resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon, but yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Hart opposes sending troops into what she calls unnecessary wars in the Middle East.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Brian Babin supports strengthening the military with updated equipment, training, and pay raises to ensure readiness and deterrence of aggression 1. He voted nay on resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon, but yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming bills 2. Rhonda Hart opposes sending troops into what she calls unnecessary wars in the Middle East 3.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Brian Babin promotes job creation through pro-growth policies and reducing burdensome regulations to foster a healthy economy and entrepreneurship. He votes yea on multiple bills supporting financial regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, and reauthorization of insurance programs. Rhonda Hart supports raising the minimum wage and taxing billionaires.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Brian Babin opposes Obamacare and advocates for repealing and replacing it with policies aimed at restoring health care freedom and improving the doctor-patient relationship. He has voted in favor of acts that reauthorize rural care, protect Medicaid, lower premiums, and support patients and communities. Rhonda Hart supports a healthcare system that is not tied to a paycheck or insurance-company profits.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Brian Babin strongly supports securing the nation's borders, including backing President Trump's border wall and vetting refugees from terrorist hotbeds. He votes yea on bills supporting border security, deportation of fraudsters, and DHS support, but nay on a national emergency resolution. Rhonda Hart opposes deporting construction workers, arguing it worsens the housing shortage by removing the workforce that builds homes.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Brian Babin supports strengthening the military with updated equipment, training, and pay raises to ensure readiness and deterrence of aggression. He voted nay on resolutions to remove troops from Iran and Lebanon, but yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming bills. Rhonda Hart opposes sending troops into what she calls unnecessary wars in the Middle East.