Chris Gober
Chris Gober (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 10th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.[source]
Gober completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Chris Gober earned degrees from Texas A&M and Harvard Law School. His career experience includes working as a lawyer. In 2024, Gober worked as the director and chief lawyer of America PAC, which was founded by Elon Musk.[1]
2026 battleground election
Ballotpedia identified the March 3, 2026, Republican primary as a battleground primary. The summary below is from our coverage of this election, found here.
Chris Gober (R), Jessica Karlsruher (R), Scott MacLeod (R), and seven other candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 10th Congressional District on March 3, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025. As of January 2026, Gober, Karlsruher, and MacLeod led in local media attention.[2]
Incumbent Michael McCaul (R), first elected in 2004, is not running for re-election, saying he was "looking now for a new challenge."[3] As of January 2026, McCaul had not endorsed any of the candidates.
Gober is an attorney and the chief executive officer of Lex Politica, which Gober describes as "the nation’s top conservative law practice, consistently winning for conservatives in the toughest legal and political battles of our time."[4][5] Gober earlier worked for the U.S. Department of Justice, the Republican Party, and America PAC. Gober says he is running "because President Trump needs allies who know how to beat the Left and won’t back down."[4]
Karlsruher describes herself as "a 5th-generation Texan and a life-long conservative." Karlsruher is a former chief executive officer of the Texas Real Estate Advocacy & Defense Coalition, where she says she "fought tirelessly to defend landowners, protect Texas ranchers and farmers, strengthen rural communities, preserve our natural resources, and stand up for the state’s vital oil and gas industry."[6] Karlsruher says she is running "because I want my kids—and every Texas family—to grow up in a country that’s strong, free, and full of opportunity."[7]
MacLeod is a retired U.S. Army colonel. MacLeod describes himself as "a decorated veteran, strong conservative, and proven leader who has spent more than three decades defending America from foreign threats and fighting for Texas."[8] MacLeod says he is running because "I want to give back what was freely given to me. I was blessed with an amazing career and professional education that I believe is relevant to the challenges faced by our country. I feel a duty to serve and want to work hard for the people of Texas and our Nation."[9]
Also running in the primary are Rob Altman (R), Ben Bius (R), Robert Brown (R), Jenny Garcia Sharon (R), Brandon Hawbaker (R), Christopher Hurt (R), Kara King (R), and Jeremy Story (R).
As of January 2026, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales, and Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball each rated the general election Solid/Safe Republican. In the 2024 election, McCaul defeated Theresa Boisseau (D) 64%–34%. An Inside Elections analysis of the August 2025 redistricting in Texas' effect on the 10th district calculated that President Donald Trump (R) won the 2024 presidential election in the new 2026 district lines by 23 percentage points, down from the 25 percentage points under the district's 2024 lines.[10]
Elections
2026
See also: Texas' 10th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 10
Dawn Marshall, Bernie Reyna, and Caitlin Rourk are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 10 on March 3, 2026.
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 | Caitlin Rourk | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Linda Trevino (D)
- Sarah Eckhardt (D)
- Tayhlor Coleman (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 10
The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 10 on March 3, 2026.
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 | Rob Altman | |
 | Ben Bius | |
 | Robert Brown | |
 | Jenny Garcia Sharon | |
 | Chris Gober | |
 | Brandon Hawbaker | |
 | Jessica Karlsruher | |
 | Kara King | |
 | Scott MacLeod | |
 | Jeremy Story | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Joshua Ross Lovell (R)
- Phil Suarez (R)
- Carl Segan (R)
- Christopher Hurt (R)
Polls
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Election campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Rob Altman | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Ben Bius | Republican Party | $153,486 | $42,548 | $110,938 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Robert Brown | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Jenny Garcia Sharon | Republican Party | $17,097 | $7,929 | $9,168 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Chris Gober | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Brandon Hawbaker | Republican Party | $6,651 | $5,966 | $685 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Jessica Karlsruher | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | As of September 30, 2025 |
| Kara King | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Scott MacLeod | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| Jeremy Story | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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Satellite spending
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Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[11][12][13]
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Endorsements
Gober received the following endorsements. To view a full list of Gober's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- President Donald Trump (R)
- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R)
- U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R)
- U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R)
- U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R)
- Gov. Greg Abbott (R)
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Chris Gober completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gober's responses.
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- Our nation’s border crisis fuels crime, drug trafficking, and violence. I will work with President Trump to secure our border and crush the cartels on Day One by fully enforcing immigration laws, empowering Texas law enforcement, and supporting President Trump’s strategy to stop the flow of illegal drugs and criminal activity. A secure border is essential to the safety of our families and the sovereignty of our nation.
- I will fight to stop the weaponization of government by radical Democrats who use federal agencies to intimidate, censor, and silence conservatives. I’ve spent my career defending free speech, election integrity, and the Constitution in court and winning for conservative Americans. In Congress, I will stand against bureaucratic overreach that threatens our freedoms and undermines trust in our institutions. The government should protect the people—not target them.
- I will champion policies that grow Texas's economy while protecting our rural communities and way of life. America must beat China through innovation in defense, technology, and infrastructure—but not at the expense of the small towns that built this state. I support cutting burdensome regulations that strangle family farms and ranches, promoting Main Street business growth, and ensuring rural Texas has the roads, water, and resources needed to thrive alongside our cities. A strong economy means keeping our young people in their hometowns with good jobs and preserving the agricultural heritage that feeds America. Texas's strength comes from all our communities, and I'll make sure Washington remembers that.
Governor Greg Abbott
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz
House Speaker Mike Johnson
Majority Leader Steve Scalise
Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Jim Jordan
Club for Growth
Senator Charles Schwertner (Texas Senate District 5)
Mayor of Bee Cave, TX Kara King
Mayor of Bryan, TX Bobby Gutierrez
Former GOP Vice-Chair Cat Parks
Former Texas State Rep HD13 Ben Leman
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Campaign website
Gober's campaign website stated the following:
Conservative Values. Conservative Priorities.
Chris Gober is ready to put his experience to work for the taxpayers of the 10th Congressional District, standing strong for President Trump and delivering his America First Agenda.
Stop The Weaponization Of Government
Stop the weaponization of government by radical Democrats against conservatives, President Trump, and America First patriots.
Crush The Cartels
Crush the cartels by helping President Trump secure our border and empowering Texas law enforcement to halt the invasion of drugs, violence, and gangs into our community.
Grow Texas’s Economy And Beat China.
President Trump’s America First agenda is unleashing economic growth, and Chris will fight to keep Texas leading the way. He’ll boost investment in cutting-edge defense and technology and position Austin and the Brazos Valley as America’s center for innovation—ensuring we outcompete China and strengthen our technology infrastructure and national security.
Fight For Rural Texas And Make Life More Affordable.
Rural Texans are feeling the squeeze from rising costs and limited access to quality care. Chris will fight to cut burdensome regulations, expand small business opportunities, make essentials more affordable, and strengthen rural healthcare so families don’t have to drive hours for treatment.
Defend Election Integrity
Defend election integrity by stopping Democrats’ unconstitutional attempts to rig our elections and deny the will of the American people.
Safeguard Our Constitution
Safeguard our Constitution by protecting freedom of speech and our God-given rights under attack by unhinged Democrats and liberal judicial activists.
Ensuring America' s AI Dominance
Chris will fight for policies that protect American innovation from China’s economic espionage and champion smart investments in American AI infrastructure that protect rural Texans from projects that drive up electricity rates and drain local water supplies. While we must win the global AI race, it is critical that we preserve our rural character and invest in infrastructure that benefits—not burdens—our local communities.
— Chris Gober's campaign website (January 15, 2026)
Campaign ads
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Chris Gober for Texas, "Meet Chris," accessed January 13, 2026
- ↑ Austin American-Statesman, "Bee Cave Mayor King joining race for District 10 seat in U.S. House," October 17, 2025
- ↑ Axios, "Rep. Michael McCaul won't seek reelection in 2026," September 14, 2025
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Chris Gober campaign website, "About Chris," accessed January 15, 2026
- ↑ Lex Politica, "Chris Gober," accessed January 15, 2026
- ↑ Jessica Karlsruher campaign website, "Home page," accessed October 18, 2025
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Post by Jessica Karlsruher," accessed October 18, 2025
- ↑ Scott MacLeod campaign website, "Home page," accessed October 18, 2025
- ↑ Facebook, "Scott MacLeod on October 14, 2025," accessed October 18, 2025
- ↑ Inside Elections, "A Detailed Analysis of Texas’ New Congressional Map," August 27, 2025
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
