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Justin
Early

Democrat Justin Early challenges GOP incumbent John Carter in Texas's 31st Congressional District in 2026

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Background

Justin Early is the Democratic nominee challenging Republican incumbent John Carter in Texas's 31st Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. Early lives in Georgetown, Texas, and has no prior elected public office. 1312

Early enlisted in the U.S. Army after graduating from Leander High School in 1998, serving as a paratrooper at Fort Bragg. He later worked as a LAN Systems Administrator at the Defense Intelligence Agency in the Pentagon before transitioning to private-sector cybersecurity. He currently works as a Cybersecurity Architect at Dell Technologies. 8

In addition to his professional career, Early has been involved in Democratic Party organizing, including serving as a Tarrant County Democratic precinct chair, participating in Human Relations Committee work, and serving as a delegate during Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. 8

Early announced his candidacy in mid-2025 and won the Democratic primary, setting up a general election contest against longtime incumbent John Carter. 312

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 31, Texas
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Cybersecurity Architect at Dell Technologies
Website
votejustinearly.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 6
    news
    Lone Star Project describes Early's campaign priorities for working families

    The Lone Star Project's candidate page summarized Early as running to lower costs and raise wages for working families, protect Social Security, Medicare, and veterans, and defend Texans' privacy regarding AI and corporate power.

    Texas Congressional Candidates - Lone Star Project · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 5
    news
    Voter guides list Early (D) alongside Carter (R) and Stoker (Green) on TX-31 ballot

    A voter-guide listing confirmed Justin Early as the Democratic candidate in Texas's 31st District general election, facing Republican John Carter and Green Party candidate Greg Stoker, with Election Day set for November 3.

    Election Guide 2026: Texas - KAGC · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 22
    endorsement
    Central Texas Labor Council endorses Justin Early for TX-31

    The Central Texas Labor Council's 2026 general-election endorsement list named Justin Early for U.S. House District 31. The council noted early voting would run October 19–30, with Election Day on November 3.

    Central Texas Labor Council 2026 General Election ... · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Jun 30
    filing
    Early's campaign raises $123,522 per FEC filings through June 30

    FEC data showed Early's campaign had raised $123,522, spent $106,122, and held $17,400 in cash as of the end of the June 30 reporting period. Figures do not include outside-group spending.

    Texas' 31st District Race 2026: Who's Running (TX-31) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Indivisible 1431 organization
    Lists Early among its November 2026 general-election endorsements and sponsored a billboard supporting him. No specific endorsement date found. indivisible1431.org
  • Center for Freethought Equality PAC organization
    PAC's candidate and 2026 endorsement pages list Early for District 31. No specific endorsement date found. cfequality.org
  • IAM & Aerospace Workers Local 2011 union
    Identified as an Early endorser in a race profile updated October 12, 2026. No dated primary-source announcement found. smarter.vote
  • Central Texas Labor Council union
    Listed Early as its District 31 choice in its general-election endorsements. texasaflcio.org · Sep 22, 2026
  • Texas AFT COPE union
    Named Early as its District 31 choice for the November 3 general election. List marked "As of August 1, 2026." texasaft.org · Aug 1, 2026
  • Texas AFL-CIO COPE union
    Named Early as its District 31 choice in its general-election endorsements. texasaflcio.org · Jul 21, 2026
  • Austin Central Labor Council union
    Listed Early in its primary endorsements for District 31 as a dual endorsement with Stuart Whitlow. austinlaborcouncil.org · Feb 12, 2026
  • Texas AFL-CIO COPE union
    Listed Early in its primary endorsements for District 31 alongside Whitlow in a dual endorsement. texasaflcio.org · Jan 25, 2026
  • Texas State Council of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union
    Campaign announced the endorsement alongside Early's candidacy. Early quoted: "I am honored to have the support of the Texas State Council of Machinists and Aerospace Workers." votejustinearly.com · Jul 19, 2025

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$124K
Spent
$106K
Cash on hand
$17K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6TX31094(opens in a new tab)

Sources 15

  1. [1] 2026 Endorsements | CFE Members(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Indivisible 1431: Home(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Texas Congressional Candidates - Lone Star Project(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  4. [4] Election Guide 2026: Texas - KAGC(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  5. [5] Current Endorsements | Texas AFT - A union of professionals(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  6. [6] Texas' 31st District Race 2026: Who's Running (TX-31)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  7. [7] Central Texas Labor Council 2026 General Election ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  8. [8] Justin Early — 2026 Texas's 31st Congressional District Election | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  9. [9] Q&A: Meet the candidates for US House District 31 | Georgetown(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2026
  10. [10] Texas AFL-CIO COPE 2026 General Election Pro-Worker Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jul 21, 2026
  11. [11] Austin Central Labor Council 2026 Primary Election ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 12, 2026
  12. [12] Meet the Democratic candidates running for U.S. House ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 28, 2026
  13. [13] Texas AFL-CIO COPE 2026 Primary Election Pro-Worker Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jan 25, 2026
  14. [14] Democrat enters Texas' 31st Congressional District race(opens in a new tab) Jul 28, 2025
  15. [15] 19(opens in a new tab) Jul 19, 2025
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