Kevin
Burge
Democratic nominee challenging Rep. Beth Van Duyne in Texas's 24th Congressional District; Marine veteran and former White House Situation Room advisor
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Background
Kevin Burge is the Democratic nominee in the November 3, 2026, general election for U.S. House District 24 in Texas, challenging incumbent Republican Beth Van Duyne. 717 He won the Democratic primary runoff as reported by the Associated Press and The New York Times. 517
Burge was born and raised in Los Alamos, New Mexico, and now lives with his family in North Richland Hills, in Tarrant County. 1112 His career includes service in the U.S. Marine Corps, work for the Defense Intelligence Agency and the broader Intelligence Community, and a role as technical advisor to the White House Situation Room during the Biden administration. 117
He holds a master's degree in sustainable development from North Carolina State University and currently works as a cybersecurity manager at Caterpillar. 711 This is his first run for elected office. 7
Burge's campaign platform focuses on issues including economic opportunity, national security, and community investment in the 24th Congressional District. 148
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 24, Texas
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Cybersecurity Manager at Caterpillar; Democratic nominee for U.S. House District 24, Texas (2026)
- Website
- burgeforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownfilingBurge won Democratic primary runoff to become TX-24 Democratic nominee
The Lone Star Project reported that Burge won a Democratic primary runoff to secure the Democratic nomination for Texas's 24th Congressional District. The runoff date, vote totals, and Burge's original filing or ballot-qualification dates were not available in the sources reviewed.
Texas Congressional Candidates - Lone Star Project · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Date unknownnewsFEC data through June 30 shows Burge raised $210,000 with $37,000 cash on hand
Race trackers reporting FEC data listed Burge at $210,000 raised and $37,000 cash on hand through June 30, compared to incumbent Van Duyne's $2.5 million raised and $2.9 million cash on hand. These figures cover only through June 30 and are not current as of October 2026.
TX-24: Duyne 97 in 100 — Call the Map · Sep 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6endorsementLone Star Project lists Burge as having endorsements from progressive organizations
The Lone Star Project's Texas congressional-candidate page described Burge as having endorsements from progressive organizations, but the available excerpt did not name the specific organizations or provide endorsement dates.
Texas Congressional Candidates - Lone Star Project · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 4newsFort Worth Report publishes Burge's candidate questionnaire responses
The Fort Worth Report published Burge's responses to a candidate questionnaire. An editor's note indicated the responses were originally submitted before the March primaries. Burge listed affordability, education, and restoring congressional checks on the executive branch as priorities, and said he would 'work to reduce the cost of living, lower taxes and cut back tariffs.' He also expressed support for universal health coverage that would not ban private insurance, and addressed AI and data-center regulation, public education, housing, and transportation.
Kevin Burge, Democratic nominee for U.S. House District 24 · Oct 4, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsFort Worth Report profiles TX-24 race: Burge challenges three-term incumbent Van Duyne
The Fort Worth Report described the general-election matchup between Democratic challenger Kevin Burge and Republican Rep. Beth Van Duyne. Burge, a cybersecurity manager at Caterpillar and former senior technical adviser during the Biden administration, said he was running so voters would have 'someone who listens.' The article also noted election calendar milestones: voter-registration deadline Oct. 5, early voting Oct. 19–30, and Election Day Nov. 3.
Northeast Tarrant-area US House District 24 race pits 3-term ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Progress Texas organizationProgress Texas listed Burge as its endorsement for Congressional District 24 in its primary-runoff endorsements. progresstexas.org · May 14, 2026
- Texas AFL-CIO (runoff slate) unionTexas AFL-CIO named Burge in its Lone Star Labor slate of primary runoff endorsements. texasaflcio.org · Apr 9, 2026
- Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) unionCOPE listed Burge for U.S. House District 24 in its primary-election endorsements. Also named in the AFL-CIO runoff slate announced April 9, 2026. texasaflcio.org · Jan 25, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $210K
- Spent
- $173K
- Cash on hand
- $37K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6TX24172(opens in a new tab)
Sources 8
- [1] Texas Congressional Candidates - Lone Star Project(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [2] Kevin Burge, Democratic nominee for U.S. House District 24(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
- [3] Issues — Kevin Burge for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [4] Northeast Tarrant-area US House District 24 race pits 3-term ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [5] TX-24: Duyne 97 in 100 — Call the Map(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2026
- [6] Progress Texas Endorsements for May Primary Runoffs(opens in a new tab) May 14, 2026
- [7] Lone Star Labor: Our slate of primary runoff endorsements(opens in a new tab) Apr 9, 2026
- [8] Texas AFL-CIO COPE 2026 Primary Election Pro-Worker ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 25, 2026