2026 Elections · Texas

Texas's 8th 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 8th Congressional District in 2026?

Jessica Steinmann (Republican) and Laura Jones (Democratic).

  • Jessica SteinmannRepublican✓ Verified
    $2.4M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Laura JonesDemocratic✓ Verified
    $31K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Laura Jones supports abolishing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) and lowering taxes for the 99% while ensuring billionaires and corporations pay their fair share to fund public investments 13. Jessica Steinmann supports finishing President Trump’s border wall, ending catch-and-release, and restoring law and order at the southern border, but does not clearly address taxes or government spending beyond funding for crime victims 24.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJessica SteinmannRepublicanLaura JonesDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

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Jones supports raising the minimum wage and tying it to the cost of living to ensure working families can afford basic necessities.

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

Healthcare

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Jones supports expanding and improving Medicare for All to guarantee healthcare for everyone and reduce costs by cutting out insurance middlemen.

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

Jones supports Medicare for All as part of her 2026 platform.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Immigration

Steinmann supports finishing President Trump’s border wall, ending catch-and-release, and restoring law and order at the southern border.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Jones supports abolishing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE).

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Laura Jones supports abolishing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) 1. Jessica Steinmann supports finishing President Trump’s border wall, ending catch-and-release, and restoring law and order at the southern border 2.
Public Safety & Crime

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Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

The text does not clearly address taxes or government spending beyond funding for crime victims.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Jones supports lowering taxes for the 99% and ensuring billionaires and corporations pay their fair share to fund public investments.

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

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Laura Jones supports lowering taxes for the 99% and ensuring billionaires and corporations pay their fair share to fund public investments 1. Jessica Steinmann's statement does not clearly address taxes or government spending beyond funding for crime victims 2.
Energy & Environment

Steinmann supports ending restrictions and unleashing American energy to achieve energy independence and protect national security.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Steinmann defends the military’s religious-liberty rights and supports protecting the military from Biden Administration mandates.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 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 Immigration?

Laura Jones supports abolishing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE). Jessica Steinmann supports finishing President Trump’s border wall, ending catch-and-release, and restoring law and order at the southern border.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Laura Jones supports lowering taxes for the 99% and ensuring billionaires and corporations pay their fair share to fund public investments. Jessica Steinmann's statement does not clearly address taxes or government spending beyond funding for crime victims.