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Lizzie
Pannill Fletcher

Lizzie Pannill Fletcher is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Texas's 7th Congressional District, first elected in 2018.

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Background

Lizzie Pannill Fletcher is the U.S. Representative for Texas's 7th Congressional District, first elected in 2018. She was born and raised in Houston and has lived in the district nearly all her life. 25

Fletcher graduated from Kenyon College in 1997 with highest honors in history, then worked in business and nonprofit sectors for six years before earning her J.D. from William & Mary Law School in 2006, where she served as editor-in-chief of the William and Mary Law Review. 25

Before entering Congress, Fletcher practiced law in Houston, beginning at Vinson & Elkins and later joining AZA, where she became its first woman partner. She had no prior elected office before winning the U.S. House seat in 2018. 2

In the 119th Congress, Fletcher serves as vice ranking member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. She secured the 2026 Democratic nomination for Texas's 7th Congressional District and is seeking re-election in the November 2026 general election. 23

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 7, Texas
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Texas's 7th Congressional District
Website
lizziefletcher.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 7
    news
    Fletcher launches 'Rights' campaign ad focusing on civil rights and LGBTQ equality

    OutSmart Magazine reported the launch of Fletcher's 'Rights' campaign ad, which urges protection of civil rights and references LGBTQ equality and the Equality Act ahead of the 2026 election.

    Lizzie Fletcher Launches ‘Rights’ Ad Ahead of 2026 Election · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 5
    news
    Houston Chronicle voter guide lists Fletcher against Hale and Ngabo in TX-07

    The Houston Chronicle's 2026 voter guide describes incumbent Democrat Lizzie Fletcher's position as wanting Congress to stop giving away its power to Trump, running against Republican Alexander Hale and Green Party candidate Espoir Ngabo.

    Texas Voter Guide 2026: Races, candidates for Nov. 3 election · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    news
    Texas voter registration deadline passes for Nov. 3 general election

    The Houston Chronicle voter guide notes Oct. 5 was the voter-registration deadline for the Nov. 3 Texas general election, with early voting scheduled Oct. 19–30. Fletcher is listed against Republican Alexander Hale and Green Party candidate Espoir Ngabo in TX-07.

    Texas Voter Guide 2026: Races, candidates for Nov. 3 election · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 2
    news
    Fletcher calls on EPA chief Zeldin to hold public meeting on Houston Region 6 Lab closure

    Fletcher's congressional office announced she asked EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to hold a public meeting about how the agency would protect Houston and the Gulf Coast after halting work at the EPA's Region 6 Laboratory in Houston.

    As EPA Relocates Regional Lab Outside Houston ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 30
    endorsement
    Houston Chronicle issues early endorsements ahead of mail-in ballot season

    The Houston Chronicle editorial board published early endorsements urging voters with mail-in ballots to act; the District 7 endorsement decision was not displayed in available sources.

    Have your mail-in ballot? Please heed our early endorsements. | Editorial · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Jun 30
    filing
    Fletcher reports $1.43M raised, $1.7M cash on hand in FEC midyear filing

    FEC filings through June 30 show Fletcher raised $1,426,057, spent $1,040,012, and had $1,702,706 cash on hand, far outpacing Republican challenger Alexander Hale who raised $76,578 and had $6,342 cash on hand.

    Texas' 7th District Race 2026: Who's Running (TX-7) · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation union
    Lists Fletcher as 'Labor Endorsed' for U.S. Representative District 7 in its 2026 endorsements; page updated October 4, 2026, no specific endorsement date given gcaflcio.org
  • Armando Walle official
    Texas state representative; listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025
  • Lesley Briones official
    Harris County commissioner; listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025
  • Adrian Garcia official
    Harris County commissioner; listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025
  • Grady Prestage official
    Fort Bend County commissioner; listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025
  • Eric Fagan official
    Fort Bend County sheriff; listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025
  • Chris Hollins official
    Houston controller; listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025
  • Abbie Kamin official
    Houston City Council member; listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025
  • Andy Chan official
    Mayor of Southside Place; listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025
  • Latino Labor Leadership Council of Southeast Texas organization
    Listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025
  • Ann Johnson official
    Texas state representative; listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025
  • Gene Wu official
    Texas state representative; listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025
  • Rodney Ellis official
    Harris County commissioner; listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025
  • Dexter McCoy official
    Fort Bend County commissioner; listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025
  • Ed Gonzales official
    Harris County sheriff; listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025
  • Sean Teare official
    Harris County district attorney; listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025
  • Sallie Alcorn official
    Houston City Council member; listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025
  • Tiffany Thomas official
    Houston City Council member; listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025
  • EMILY's List organization
    Listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025
  • Ron Reynolds official
    Texas state representative; listed in Fletcher's November 11, 2025 campaign re-election announcement lizziefletcher.com · Nov 11, 2025

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$1.43M
Spent
$1.04M
Cash on hand
$1.70M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8TX07140(opens in a new tab)

Sources 13

  1. [1] Lizzie Fletcher Launches ‘Rights’ Ad Ahead of 2026 Election(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] Texas Voter Guide 2026: Races, candidates for Nov. 3 election(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  3. [3] Labor Endorsements - Texas Gulf Coast Area Labor Federation(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  4. [4] Legislation, Amendments, and Votes(opens in a new tab) Oct 4, 2026
  5. [5] Texas' 7th District Race 2026: Who's Running (TX-7)(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  6. [6] As EPA Relocates Regional Lab Outside Houston ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  7. [7] Have your mail-in ballot? Please heed our early endorsements. | Editorial(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  8. [8] news(opens in a new tab) Jan 9, 2026
  9. [9] Issues(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
  10. [10] Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Files for Re-Election in 2026(opens in a new tab) Jun 17, 2024
  11. [11] Energy & Environment(opens in a new tab) Jun 17, 2024
  12. [12] Gun Violence Prevention(opens in a new tab) Jun 17, 2024
  13. [13] National Security & Foreign Policy - Lizzie Pannill Fletcher(opens in a new tab) Aug 1, 2022
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