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Brian
Babin

Republican incumbent Brian Babin has represented Texas's 36th Congressional District since 2015 and is seeking reelection in 2026.

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Opponent Rhonda Hart D Compare race →

Background

Brian Babin is the Republican U.S. Representative for Texas's 36th Congressional District, a seat he has held since January 2015. 113 Born in Port Arthur and raised in Beaumont, he is a lifelong East Texan who settled in Woodville in 1979, where he practiced dentistry for more than 30 years after earning a B.S. from Lamar University and a D.D.S. from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. 14

Before serving in Congress, Babin held several local offices in Woodville, including Mayor (1982–84), City Council member (1984–89), and member of the Woodville Independent School Board (1992–95). 4 He ran unsuccessfully for Congress on multiple occasions before winning the TX-36 seat in 2014. 2

In January 2026, Babin filed for reelection to Texas's 36th Congressional District for the November 2026 general election. 25 He serves as an incumbent Republican in that race. 1213

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 36, Texas
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Texas's 36th Congressional District
Website
babinforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 2
    news
    Lufkin Daily News reports Babin vs. Hart in TX-36 with early voting starting October 19

    The Lufkin Daily News reported Babin is running against Democrat Rhonda Hart in District 36. Early voting begins October 19, the mail ballot application deadline is October 23, early voting ends October 30, and Election Day is November 3.

    EDITORIAL: Register to Vote: Ensure your voice can be heard come Nov. 3 · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Sep 29
    news
    Chairman Babin leads Texas delegation letter backing U.S. Space Academy proposal

    Babin announced he led Texas delegation members in a formal letter to the Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy, urging Texas be selected to host the academy. Babin cited benefits for the next generation and U.S. space defense capabilities.

    Chairman Babin Leads Texas Delegation in Push to Bring ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 25
    news
    Cruz and Texas delegation, including Babin, formally endorse Texas Space Academy proposal

    Senator Cruz's office announced that Cruz and the Texas delegation endorsed Texas's proposal to host the U.S. Space Academy, with Babin among the delegation participants.

    Sen. Cruz, Texas Delegation Endorse Texas Proposal to ... · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 20
    poll
    Election forecast rates TX-36 as 99-in-100 probability for Babin victory

    Call the Map's forecast model, last updated September 20, projected Babin as strongly favored in TX-36 with a 99-in-100 chance of winning. No district-specific public poll was found to accompany this model forecast.

    TX-36: Babin 99 in 100 — Call the Map · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 15
    news
    Babin and Sen. Cruz back Texas bid to host U.S. Space Academy

    Babin and Senator Ted Cruz publicly supported Texas's proposal to host the U.S. Space Academy, backing the state's bid in letters and statements reported by Houston Daily and Stock News.

    Press Release: Babin, Cruz Back Texas Bid for U.S. Space Academy | Stock News · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 14
    endorsement
    NFIB endorses Babin among pro-small-business Texas congressional candidates

    The National Federation of Independent Business PAC endorsed Brian Babin, naming him among its endorsed Texas congressional candidates ahead of the November 3 general election.

    Texas Small Businesses Endorse Pro-Small Business Candidates for Election to Congress · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Jul 13
    filing
    Babin campaign files Q2 FEC report: ~$61,600 raised, ~$111,900 spent, ~$908,600 cash on hand

    Babin's campaign reported approximately $61,600 raised and $111,900 spent for the second quarter ending June 30, 2026, leaving roughly $908,600 cash on hand. The report was filed July 13 per FEC data summarized by Quiver Quantitative and Call the Map.

    TX-36: Babin 99 in 100 — Call the Map · Sep 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • AIPAC PAC organization
    Listed on Babin's iVoterGuide profile. No date or election cycle specified. ivoterguide.com
  • Texas Right to Life PAC organization
    Listed among the group's 2026 endorsements for the November 2026 general election. Endorsement page updated October 8, 2026; no individual endorsement date given. texasrighttolifepac.com
  • Campaign for Working Families PAC organization
    Listed as an endorser on Babin's iVoterGuide profile. No date or election cycle specified. ivoterguide.com
  • United Republicans of Harris County, Texas organization
    Listed on Babin's iVoterGuide profile. No date or election cycle specified. ivoterguide.com
  • Texas Medical Association TEXPAC organization
    Listed on Babin's iVoterGuide profile. No date or election cycle specified. ivoterguide.com
  • BizPac organization
    Listed on Babin's iVoterGuide profile. No date or election cycle specified. ivoterguide.com
  • Americans for Legal Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) organization
    Listed on Babin's iVoterGuide profile. No date or election cycle specified. ivoterguide.com
  • Texas Alliance for Life PAC organization
    Listed on Babin's iVoterGuide profile. No date or election cycle specified. ivoterguide.com
  • National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) FedPAC organization
    NFIB announced its PAC endorsed Babin for election to the U.S. House from Texas's 36th District. nfib.com · Sep 14, 2026
  • Donald Trump official
    Trump endorsed Babin among a group of Texas Republican primary candidates en route to a Texas visit. This was a primary-cycle endorsement. fox26houston.com · Feb 27, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$1.01M
Spent
$745K
Cash on hand
$909K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6TX02079(opens in a new tab)

Sources 15

  1. [1] Voter Guide Profile for TX U.S. Rep., Dist.36 candidate - Brian Babin(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Endorsements – Texas Right to Life PAC(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Rep. Brian Babin | Member Accountability(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Brian Babin — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  5. [5] EDITORIAL: Register to Vote: Ensure your voice can be heard come Nov. 3(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  6. [6] Chairman Babin Leads Texas Delegation in Push to Bring ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  7. [7] Sen. Cruz, Texas Delegation Endorse Texas Proposal to ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  8. [8] TX-36: Babin 99 in 100 — Call the Map(opens in a new tab) Sep 20, 2026
  9. [9] Press Release: Babin, Cruz Back Texas Bid for U.S. Space Academy | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  10. [10] Texas Small Businesses Endorse Pro-Small Business Candidates for Election to Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  11. [11] Brian Babin — U.S. Representative for Texas’s 36th District(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2026
  12. [12] Babin Statement on House Passage of DHS Funding to ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 27, 2026
  13. [13] Trump launches flurry of endorsements en route to Texas visit(opens in a new tab) Feb 27, 2026
  14. [14] Babin Statement on U.S. strikes on Iran(opens in a new tab) Jun 21, 2025
  15. [15] Babin Supports House Passage of Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act(opens in a new tab) Dec 6, 2017
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