Thurman
Bill Bartie
Thurman "Bill" Bartie is the 2026 Democratic candidate for Texas's 14th Congressional District, a former Port Arthur mayor and JP.
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Background
Thurman "Bill" Bartie is a Democratic candidate running for Texas's 14th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He won the Democratic primary runoff on May 26, 2026, and is challenging incumbent Republican Randy Weber. A lifelong resident of Port Arthur, Texas, Bartie served as mayor of Port Arthur from 2019 to 2025, completing two terms, and previously served as Jefferson County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8, having been elected in 1994 as the first African American to hold that position. 1238
Before entering politics, Bartie worked as a funeral director and embalmer at Hannah Funeral Home in Port Arthur, taught American Government and Street Law at Memorial High School, and served as pastor of First Sixth-Street Baptist Church for three years. 3
Bartie's educational background includes a B.S. in Political Science from Lamar University, study at Prairie View A&M University, mortuary science training at Commonwealth College of Mortuary Science in Houston, and a Master of Ministry from Tennessee Temple University Baptist Seminary. 3
His campaign website, VoteBartie.org, uses the slogan "People over Politics." He does not currently hold public office. 238
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 14, Texas
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- votebartie.org(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 9newsBartie confirmed on November ballot in TX-14 race with redrawn district boundaries
Bartie is confirmed as the Democratic nominee in TX-14 for the November election. The district's boundaries were redrawn for the 2026 cycle. Bartie is described as a former Port Arthur mayor, pastor, and retired funeral director.
Texas District 14 U.S. House Race 2026 - ElectedConnect · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsBartie listed as Democratic candidate against incumbent Randy Weber in Houston Chronicle voter guide
The Houston Chronicle's 2026 voter guide lists Thurman Bill Bartie as the Democratic candidate facing Republican incumbent Randy Weber in Texas's 14th Congressional District in the November election.
Texas Voter Guide 2026: Races, candidates for Nov. 3 election · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingBartie's fundraising through June 30 shows $26,823 raised and negative cash on hand
FEC filings through June 30 show Bartie raised $26,823, spent $27,465, and had negative $1,092 cash on hand, a significant disadvantage compared to incumbent Randy Weber's $972,561 raised and $921,878 cash on hand.
Texas' 14th District 2026: Who's Running Against Randy Weber (TX ... · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 26newsBartie wins Democratic runoff over Richard Davis, becomes TX-14 Democratic nominee
Bartie defeated Richard Davis 7,107 to 6,840 (50.96% to 49.04%) in the Democratic primary runoff, securing the Democratic nomination for TX-14.
Randy K. Weber, Sr. — TX-14 voting record · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 3filingBartie places second in TX-14 Democratic primary, forcing runoff
In the March 3 Democratic primary for Texas's 14th Congressional District, Bartie received 16,015 votes compared to Richard Davis's 22,705. Neither candidate reached 50%, triggering a runoff.
Randy K. Weber, Sr. — TX-14 voting record · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $27K
- Spent
- $27K
- Cash on hand
- -$1,092
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6TX14181(opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] Texas District 14 U.S. House Race 2026 - ElectedConnect(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Where I Stand - Thurman Bill Bartie, People over Politics(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] Texas Voter Guide 2026: Races, candidates for Nov. 3 election(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [4] Texas' 14th District 2026: Who's Running Against Randy Weber (TX ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [5] Randy K. Weber, Sr. — TX-14 voting record(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [6] Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for Texas' 14th ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026