Yolanda
R. Prince
Democratic challenger Yolanda R. Prince seeks Texas's 1st Congressional District seat in 2026
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Background
Yolanda R. Prince is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Texas's 1st Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 election. The Federal Election Commission lists her as a challenger in that race. 7 She is a Tyler, Texas native who holds degrees in public administration and public relations from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. 12
Prince currently works as a project manager with Prairie View A&M University's Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center, focusing on initiatives to reduce juvenile crime and strengthen families. Her background also includes business development and community work, though detailed employment history and dates are not provided in available sources. 12
She has been involved in civic and party leadership, including roles with the League of Women Voters, the NAACP, and the Smith County Democratic Party, and served as a national delegate representing Senate District 1. 12 She won the Democratic primary runoff for Texas's 1st District in May 2026. 18 She faces Republican incumbent Nathaniel Moran, who has held the seat since 2023 and whose party has held the district since 2005. 10
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 1, Texas
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Project Manager, Prairie View A&M University Texas Juvenile Crime Prevention Center
- Website
- yolandaprince.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 6newsLone Star Project lists Prince's campaign priorities: rural opportunity, affordability, and healthcare
A Lone Star Project candidate page summarizes Prince's stated priorities as advocating for rural opportunities, holding the government accountable, addressing economic affordability, and expanding access to healthcare.
Texas Congressional Candidates - Lone Star Project · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 26newsRace analysis pegs Moran's starting advantage over Prince at 50.8 points
The Political Group published an analysis of the TX-01 race estimating Moran's structural advantage at 50.8 points based on recent official election results. The analysis is not a voter poll.
What It Would Take for Yolanda Prince to Win TX-01 in 2026 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 26endorsementTexas AFL-CIO endorses Yolanda Prince in TX-01 race
According to The Political Group's candidate profile published September 26, Prince received an endorsement from the Texas AFL-CIO in her bid to unseat incumbent Nathaniel Moran.
What It Would Take for Yolanda Prince to Win TX-01 in 2026 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 26newsPrince appears on KLTV's East Texas Politics to discuss her congressional campaign
Prince was interviewed on KLTV's East Texas Politics segment, where she discussed her Democratic challenge to the TX-01 seat held by Republicans since 2005. No specific new policy announcements were reported.
EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Democratic congressional candidate ... · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingPrince reports $9,245 raised since Jan. 2025 and only $394 cash on hand at mid-year
FEC-based figures reported by The Political Group show Prince raised $9,245 since January 1, 2025, and held just $394 cash on hand as of the June 30 reporting deadline, compared to Moran's $777,546 cash on hand.
What It Would Take for Yolanda Prince to Win TX-01 in 2026 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 26filingYolanda Prince wins Democratic runoff for TX-01 with 72.3% of the vote
Prince secured the Democratic nomination in the TX-01 runoff election with 72.3% of the vote, setting up a general-election matchup against Republican incumbent Nathaniel Moran.
What It Would Take for Yolanda Prince to Win TX-01 in 2026 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) unionListed Prince (D) for U.S. House, District 1 in its 2026 general election endorsements. texasaflcio.org · Jul 21, 2026
- Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) unionListed Prince for U.S. House, District 1 in its 2026 primary runoff endorsements slate. texasaflcio.org · Apr 9, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $9,245
- Spent
- $3,752
- Cash on hand
- $394
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6TX01352(opens in a new tab)
Sources 7
- [1] Texas Congressional Candidates - Lone Star Project(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [2] Issues - Yolanda R. Prince for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [3] EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Democratic congressional candidate ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [4] What It Would Take for Yolanda Prince to Win TX-01 in 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [5] Texas AFL-CIO COPE 2026 General Election Pro-Worker Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jul 21, 2026
- [6] Lone Star Labor: Our slate of primary runoff endorsements(opens in a new tab) Apr 9, 2026
- [7] U.S. House Race: Yolanda Prince highlights affordability, access in District 1 bid(opens in a new tab) Feb 24, 2026