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Lance
Gooden

Republican incumbent Lance Gooden represents Texas's 5th Congressional District and is seeking re-election in 2026.

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Background

Lance Gooden is the Republican U.S. Representative for Texas's 5th Congressional District, first elected in 2018 and serving since January 2019 through the current 119th Congress (2025–2027). 1/)23 He was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and later graduated from Terrell High School in Terrell, Texas, in 2001, earning a B.A. and B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in 2004. He and his family currently reside in Terrell. 1/)2

Before entering Congress, Gooden served as a Texas state representative for three terms between 2011 and 2019 (with a gap from 2015–2017), and worked for approximately a decade as an insurance broker. 1/)2 His congressional biography highlights his background in small business and the insurance industry as informing his legislative priorities. 2

In Congress, Gooden has served on committees including Armed Services and Financial Services, and has been active on issues including jobs, the economy, and healthcare. 17181920 He is seeking re-election in the November 2026 general election and is listed as an incumbent candidate by the FEC. 5

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 5, Texas
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Texas's 5th Congressional District
Website
lancegooden.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 9
    news
    Gooden asks Director of National Intelligence to assess U.S. AI defense measures and legal gaps

    Gooden sent a letter to DNI Jay Clayton requesting an assessment of whether U.S. measures adequately address emerging AI-related security threats and identify legal gaps where Congress might act. Reps. Randy Weber, Erin Houchin, and Don Bacon co-signed the letter.

    Press Release: Lance Gooden Seeks Assessment of U.S. AI Defense Measures | Stock News · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 5
    news
    Gooden downplays midterm loss forecasts for Republicans in Bloomberg Government interview

    In an interview with Bloomberg Government, Gooden, whose district was characterized as safe for Republicans, downplayed forecasts of severe midterm losses for the GOP. He said: 'Republicans in each district message their wins in their own way depending on the top issues at home.'

    Trump Sounds Midterms Alarm as GOP Struggles to Sell Message · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 24
    news
    Gooden introduces End Gas Station Heroin Act targeting synthetic kratom/opioid products

    Gooden announced legislation that would permanently schedule specified synthetic opioids and analogs sold in products marketed as synthetic kratom, establish a mechanism to address emerging substances, and target manufacturers and distributors. Gooden stated: 'My bill permanently schedules these drugs, closes loopholes, and targets the entities putting them into our communities.'

    New Gooden Bill Cracks Down on Synthetic Kratom Products · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Aug 28
    filing
    Texas SoS certifies Lance Gooden (REP) for Nov. 3 general election ballot in TX-05

    The Texas Secretary of State's ballot certification listed Lance Gooden (Republican) as the candidate for Texas's 5th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, with Democrat Chelsey Hockett as his opponent.

    Lance Gooden (R) — U.S. Representative, TX-05 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Texas Alliance for Life PAC organization
    Listed among Gooden's endorsements in iVoterGuide's TX-05 candidate profile; no announcement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Campaign for Working Families organization
    Listed among Gooden's endorsements in iVoterGuide's TX-05 candidate profile; no announcement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Texas Medical Association TEXPAC organization
    Listed among Gooden's endorsements in iVoterGuide's TX-05 candidate profile; no announcement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Family Research Council Action PAC organization
    Listed among Gooden's endorsements in iVoterGuide's TX-05 candidate profile; no announcement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • National Right to Life organization
    Listed among Gooden's endorsements in iVoterGuide's TX-05 candidate profile; no announcement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND organization
    Listed among Gooden's endorsements in iVoterGuide's TX-05 candidate profile; no announcement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • AIPAC organization
    Endorsement reported in a 2026election.com race summary; no announcement date provided. 2026election.com
  • Texas State Rifle Association organization
    Endorsement reported in a 2026election.com race summary; no announcement date provided. 2026election.com
  • National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund organization
    Listed among Gooden's endorsements in iVoterGuide's TX-05 candidate profile; no announcement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Texas Right to Life organization
    Listed Gooden among its 2026 endorsed candidates; endorsement page updated October 8, 2026. texasrighttolifepac.com · Oct 8, 2026
  • National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) FedPAC organization
    Endorsed Gooden as part of its list of Texas congressional candidates endorsed for the 2026 election. nfib.com · Sep 14, 2026
  • Animal Wellness Action organization
    Announced endorsement for Gooden in the 2026 Republican primary. animalwellnessaction.org · Jul 5, 2026
  • Donald Trump official
    Trump endorsed Gooden for TX-05 on February 27, 2026, according to FOX 7 Austin. fox7austin.com · Feb 27, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$1.34M
Spent
$730K
Cash on hand
$1.33M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8TX05144(opens in a new tab)

Sources 20

  1. [1] Jobs & Economy | Congressman Lance Gooden(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Press Release: Lance Gooden Seeks Assessment of U.S. AI Defense Measures | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Education(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  4. [4] Endorsements – Texas Right to Life PAC(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  5. [5] Energy & Natural Resources(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  6. [6] Healthcare | Congressman Lance Gooden(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  7. [7] National Security(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  8. [8] Newsletters | Congressman Lance Gooden(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  9. [9] Trump Sounds Midterms Alarm as GOP Struggles to Sell Message(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  10. [10] Border Security & Immigration(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  11. [11] Lance Gooden (R) — U.S. Representative, TX-05 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  12. [12] New Gooden Bill Cracks Down on Synthetic Kratom Products(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  13. [13] Texas Small Businesses Endorse Pro-Small Business Candidates for Election to Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  14. [14] Texas — 5th District — head to head | 2026election.com(opens in a new tab) Aug 1, 2026
  15. [15] Voter Guide Profile for TX U.S. Rep., Dist.5 candidate - Lance Gooden(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  16. [16] Animal Wellness Action Endorses Lance Gooden in 2026 Republican Primary for Texas’ 5th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Jul 5, 2026
  17. [17] Trump launches flurry of endorsements en route to Texas visit(opens in a new tab) Feb 27, 2026
  18. [18] Gooden Introduces Bill to Eradicate Sanctuary Cities(opens in a new tab) Feb 20, 2026
  19. [19] New Gooden Bill Cuts Taxes for Public-Sector Retirees(opens in a new tab) Feb 4, 2026
  20. [20] Congressman Gooden Votes Against H.R. 8 - Universal Background ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 26, 2019
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