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Texas · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 5

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Lance Gooden Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Lance Gooden represents Texas's 5th Congressional District and is seeking re-election in 2026. Full profile → Chelsey Hockett Democratic Democrat Chelsey Hockett challenges Republican incumbent Lance Gooden in Texas's 5th Congressional District in 2026. Full profile →
Dea Foy Independent Dea Foy filed as an independent candidate but withdrew or was disqualified prior to the general election ballot certification. Withdrew

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IssueLance Gooden
Republican
Chelsey Hockett
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports pro-growth, deregulation, and free-market principles Supports $25 minimum wage, PRO Act, wealth tax, expanded Social Security
Housingno sourced position Supports affordable housing as a human right; crack down on corporate landlords
Health careOpposes government-run healthcare; favors market-based solutions Supports Medicare for All; healthcare as a human right
ImmigrationStrongly supports border security and removal of undocumented immigrants Supports abolishing ICE and creating fair pathways to citizenship
Abortion & reproductive rightsPro-life; opposes taxpayer funding of abortion Supports codifying Roe v. Wade and full reproductive autonomy
EducationSupports state authority, parental choice, and career/technical education Supports fully funding public schools; opposes voucher programs
Climate & energySupports all-of-the-above energy; opposes climate regulations on industry Supports a Green New Deal and clean energy investment
Crime & public safetyOpposes sanctuary cities; supports law enforcement transparency Supports federal police accountability standards, ending qualified immunity
Taxes & budgetSupports tax cuts for retirees; voted for One Big Beautiful Bill Supports raising taxes on billionaires and large corporations
GunsOpposes universal background checks and gun control legislation Opposed banning assault weapons and ghost guns (per DMN questionnaire)
Democracy & electionsInterested in election integrity issues Supports voting rights, overturning Citizens United, expanding SCOTUS
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong defense; targets Chinese and foreign interference Opposes U.S. funding for Israel's actions in Gaza; supports Block the Bombs Act

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