2026 Elections · Texas

Texas's 7th 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 7th Congressional District in 2026?

Lizzie Pannill Fletcher (Democratic), Alexander Hale (Republican) and Espoir Ngabo (Green).

  • Lizzie Pannill FletcherDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    $1.8M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Lizzie Pannill Fletcher's sponsored bills →
  • Alexander HaleRepublican✓ Verified
    $107K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Espoir NgaboGreen✓ Verified
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Lizzie Pannill Fletcher supports trade agreements like USMCA and infrastructure projects to boost Houston's economy and job growth, and she voted yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy in purchases acts 12. Alexander Hale supports defending Houston's energy economy and market-based solutions to boost jobs and economic growth, and he supports lowering healthcare costs by increasing price transparency and empowering patients to pay doctors directly with pre-tax dollars 36. Espoir Ngabo supports raising the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour tied to inflation and implementing universal healthcare with a free, single-payer system to prevent medical bankruptcy 47.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueLizzie Pannill FletcherDemocraticAlexander HaleRepublicanEspoir NgaboGreen
Economy & Jobs

Fletcher supports trade agreements like USMCA and advocates for infrastructure projects to boost Houston's economy and job growth.

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

Fletcher votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy in purchases acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Hale supports defending Houston's energy economy and promoting market-based solutions to boost jobs and economic growth in TX-07.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Ngabo supports raising the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour and tying it to inflation to meet the cost of living.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 9, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Lizzie Pannill Fletcher supports trade agreements like USMCA and advocates for infrastructure projects to boost Houston's economy and job growth 1. She votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy in purchases acts 2. Alexander Hale supports defending Houston's energy economy and promoting market-based solutions to boost jobs and economic growth in TX-07 3. Espoir Ngabo supports raising the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour and tying it to inflation to meet the cost of living 4.
Healthcare

Fletcher votes yea on EARLY Act reauthorization and nay on Medicaid, health care premiums, and patient support reauthorization acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Hale supports lowering healthcare costs by increasing price transparency, breaking the middleman economy, and empowering patients to pay doctors directly with pre-tax dollars.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Ngabo supports implementing universal healthcare with a free, single-payer system to prevent medical bankruptcy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 9, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Lizzie Pannill Fletcher voted yea on the EARLY Act reauthorization and nay on Medicaid, health care premiums, and patient support reauthorization acts 1. Alexander Hale supports lowering healthcare costs by increasing price transparency, breaking the middleman economy, and empowering patients to pay doctors directly with pre-tax dollars 2. Espoir Ngabo supports implementing universal healthcare with a free, single-payer system to prevent medical bankruptcy 3.
Immigration

Fletcher votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security acts but yea on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Hale supports deporting people in the country illegally but says ICE's enforcement approach is at times too heavy-handed.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Immigration: Lizzie Pannill Fletcher votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security acts but yea on a national emergency resolution 1. Alexander Hale supports deporting people in the country illegally but says ICE's enforcement approach is at times too heavy-handed 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Fletcher prioritizes infrastructure improvements to support transportation safety and efficiency in Houston.

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

Fletcher votes yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Hale supports securing federal resources to combat Houston's high crime rates and empower local authorities to effectively do their jobs.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Hale is campaigning on local issues including violent crime prevention rather than national hot-button topics.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Ngabo advocates for increased investment in flood mitigation and improved infrastructure to protect neighborhoods from disasters.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 9, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Lizzie Pannill Fletcher prioritizes infrastructure improvements to support transportation safety and efficiency in Houston 1. She voted yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender acts 2. Alexander Hale supports securing federal resources to combat Houston's high crime rates and empower local authorities to effectively do their jobs 3. He is campaigning on local issues including violent crime prevention rather than national hot-button topics 4. Espoir Ngabo advocates for increased investment in flood mitigation and improved infrastructure to protect neighborhoods from disasters 5.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Ngabo proposes codifying women's rights and bodily autonomy, supporting legislation like the Women’s Health Protection Act and paid parental leave.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 9, 2026AI-written

Taxes & Government Spending

Fletcher votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts but nay on budget resolutions and appropriations acts for security and agriculture.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Hale supports cutting wasteful federal spending, fighting inflation, and protecting taxpayers by enforcing fiscal responsibility and rejecting continuing resolutions that lock in bloated budgets.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Lizzie Pannill Fletcher votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts but nay on budget resolutions and appropriations acts for security and agriculture 1. Alexander Hale supports cutting wasteful federal spending, fighting inflation, and protecting taxpayers by enforcing fiscal responsibility and rejecting continuing resolutions that lock in bloated budgets 2.
Energy & Environment

Fletcher votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and fuel retailer choice acts but nay on HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Fletcher votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Ngabo opposes endless wars and unconditional military aid, advocating for conditioned aid and recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 9, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Lizzie Pannill Fletcher voted yea on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but voted nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments 1. Espoir Ngabo opposes endless wars and unconditional military aid, advocating for conditioned aid and recognition of Palestinian statehood 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Lizzie Pannill Fletcher supports trade agreements like USMCA and advocates for infrastructure projects to boost Houston's economy and job growth. She votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy in purchases acts. Alexander Hale supports defending Houston's energy economy and promoting market-based solutions to boost jobs and economic growth in TX-07. Espoir Ngabo supports raising the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour and tying it to inflation to meet the cost of living.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Lizzie Pannill Fletcher voted yea on the EARLY Act reauthorization and nay on Medicaid, health care premiums, and patient support reauthorization acts. Alexander Hale supports lowering healthcare costs by increasing price transparency, breaking the middleman economy, and empowering patients to pay doctors directly with pre-tax dollars. Espoir Ngabo supports implementing universal healthcare with a free, single-payer system to prevent medical bankruptcy.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Lizzie Pannill Fletcher votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security acts but yea on a national emergency resolution. Alexander Hale supports deporting people in the country illegally but says ICE's enforcement approach is at times too heavy-handed.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Lizzie Pannill Fletcher prioritizes infrastructure improvements to support transportation safety and efficiency in Houston. She voted yea on prison staff safety and guard acts but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offender acts. Alexander Hale supports securing federal resources to combat Houston's high crime rates and empower local authorities to effectively do their jobs. He is campaigning on local issues including violent crime prevention rather than national hot-button topics. Espoir Ngabo advocates for increased investment in flood mitigation and improved infrastructure to protect neighborhoods from disasters.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Lizzie Pannill Fletcher votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts but nay on budget resolutions and appropriations acts for security and agriculture. Alexander Hale supports cutting wasteful federal spending, fighting inflation, and protecting taxpayers by enforcing fiscal responsibility and rejecting continuing resolutions that lock in bloated budgets.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Lizzie Pannill Fletcher voted yea on resolutions to remove US forces from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but voted nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments. Espoir Ngabo opposes endless wars and unconditional military aid, advocating for conditioned aid and recognition of Palestinian statehood.