2026 Elections · Texas

Texas's 9th 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 9th Congressional District in 2026?

Alex Mealer (Republican) and Leticia Gutierrez (Democratic).

  • Alex MealerRepublican✓ Verified
    $2.7M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Leticia GutierrezDemocratic✓ Verified
    $152K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Alex Mealer supports cutting taxes and unnecessary regulations to create jobs and lower living costs, and she prioritizes securing the border and enforcing immigration laws to protect Texas families 145. Leticia Gutierrez prioritizes lowering housing and utility costs and supports comprehensive immigration reform while criticizing government subsidies to large corporations 236.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 16, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueAlex MealerRepublicanLeticia GutierrezDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Mealer supports cutting taxes and unnecessary regulations to create good-paying jobs and lower the cost of living for families and businesses in Texas.

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

Gutierrez supports addressing everyday affordability and criticizes government subsidies to large corporations while families bear the cost.

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

Gutierrez lists lowering housing and utility costs as her top priority.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Alex Mealer supports cutting taxes and unnecessary regulations to create good-paying jobs and lower the cost of living for families and businesses in Texas 1. Leticia Gutierrez supports addressing everyday affordability and criticizes government subsidies to large corporations while families bear the cost 2. Gutierrez also lists lowering housing and utility costs as her top priority 3.
Healthcare

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Gutierrez highlights the challenge families face in affording healthcare amid rising costs and prioritizes making healthcare more affordable.

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

Gutierrez supports guaranteeing healthcare to every American.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Immigration

Mealer supports securing the border, restoring law and order, enforcing immigration laws, and providing law enforcement with federal resources to protect Texas families.

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

Mealer lists keeping the border secure among her top three campaign priorities.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Gutierrez supports comprehensive immigration reform.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Alex Mealer supports securing the border, restoring law and order, enforcing immigration laws, and providing law enforcement with federal resources to protect Texas families 1. She lists keeping the border secure among her top three campaign priorities 2. Leticia Gutierrez supports comprehensive immigration reform 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Mealer supports fully backing federal law enforcement to end the war on law enforcement and make cities safe again.

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

Mealer says she is committed to ensuring law enforcement is fully resourced to protect and serve communities.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Abortion

Mealer supports protecting girls' sports and keeping biological men out of women's locker rooms to ensure privacy and safety for women and children.

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

Gutierrez says she will defend reproductive freedom.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Abortion: Alex Mealer supports protecting girls' sports and keeping biological men out of women's locker rooms to ensure privacy and safety for women and children 1. Leticia Gutierrez says she will defend reproductive freedom 2.
Taxes & Government Spending

Mealer supports cutting taxes and reducing burdensome regulations to help families and small businesses keep more of their earnings.

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

Mealer supports reducing government spending, taxes and regulations to help create high-paying jobs.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Energy & Environment

Mealer supports expanding domestic oil and gas production to lower energy prices and ensure U.S. energy security and dominance.

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

Gutierrez wants to ensure infrastructure resilience to protect the community from disasters like hurricanes and winter storms.

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

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Alex Mealer supports expanding domestic oil and gas production to lower energy prices and ensure U.S. energy security and dominance 1. Leticia Gutierrez wants to ensure infrastructure resilience to protect the community from disasters like hurricanes and winter storms 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Mealer supports maintaining American dominance in critical technology like AI, ensuring U.S. leadership over China, and implementing safeguards for AI safety and transparency.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 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 Economy & Jobs?

Alex Mealer supports cutting taxes and unnecessary regulations to create good-paying jobs and lower the cost of living for families and businesses in Texas. Leticia Gutierrez supports addressing everyday affordability and criticizes government subsidies to large corporations while families bear the cost. Gutierrez also lists lowering housing and utility costs as her top priority.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Alex Mealer supports securing the border, restoring law and order, enforcing immigration laws, and providing law enforcement with federal resources to protect Texas families. She lists keeping the border secure among her top three campaign priorities. Leticia Gutierrez supports comprehensive immigration reform.

How do the candidates differ on Abortion?

Alex Mealer supports protecting girls' sports and keeping biological men out of women's locker rooms to ensure privacy and safety for women and children. Leticia Gutierrez says she will defend reproductive freedom.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Alex Mealer supports expanding domestic oil and gas production to lower energy prices and ensure U.S. energy security and dominance. Leticia Gutierrez wants to ensure infrastructure resilience to protect the community from disasters like hurricanes and winter storms.