Patti Hale Ashe
Patti Hale Ashe (independent) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 23rd Congressional District. Ashe declared candidacy for the general election scheduled on November 3, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Texas' 23rd Congressional District election, 2026
Texas' 23rd Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary)
Texas' 23rd Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Democratic primary)
Texas' 23rd Congressional District election, 2026 (May 26 Republican primary runoff)
General election
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for U.S. House Texas District 23
Katy Padilla Stout, Brandon Herrera, Patti Hale Ashe, and Veronica Williams are running in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 23 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Katy Padilla Stout (D) | |
 | Brandon Herrera (R) | |
| Patti Hale Ashe (Independent) | ||
 | Veronica Williams (Independent) | |
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Republican primary runoff election
The Republican primary runoff election was canceled. Brandon Herrera advanced from the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 23.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Tony Gonzales (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 23
Katy Padilla Stout defeated Santos Limon, Bruce Richardson, and Gretel Marysdatter Enck in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 23 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Katy Padilla Stout | 52.3 | 30,134 |
 | Santos Limon | 26.8 | 15,434 | |
 | Bruce Richardson | 11.7 | 6,765 | |
 | Gretel Marysdatter Enck | 9.1 | 5,254 | |
| Total votes: 57,587 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Peter White (D)
- Gregory Lopez (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 23
Incumbent Tony Gonzales and Brandon Herrera advanced to a runoff. They defeated Keith Barton and Francisco Canseco in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 23 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Tony Gonzales | 42.5 | 20,303 |
| ✔ | | Brandon Herrera | 42.5 | 20,302 |
 | Keith Barton | 8.6 | 4,088 | |
 | Francisco Canseco | 6.4 | 3,059 | |
| Total votes: 47,752 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
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Campaign themes
2026
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See also
2026 Elections
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