Stuart Whitlow
Stuart Whitlow (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 31st Congressional District. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Whitlow completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Stuart Whitlow's professional experience includes working as a lawyer. He earned a bachelor's degree from Southwestern University, a graduate degree from Vanderbilt University, a J.D. from the University of Texas, Austin, and an M.P.A. from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas, Austin.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Texas' 31st Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for U.S. House Texas District 31
Incumbent John Carter and Justin Early are running in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 31 on November 3, 2026.
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 | John Carter (R) | |
 | Justin Early (D) | |
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 31
Justin Early defeated Stuart Whitlow in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 31 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Justin Early | 57.6 | 31,852 |
 | Stuart Whitlow | 42.4 | 23,455 | |
| Total votes: 55,307 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Caitlin Rourk (D)
- Brian Trautner (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 31
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 31 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Carter | 59.7 | 40,390 |
 | Valentina Gomez Noriega | 10.2 | 6,905 | |
 | Abhiram Garapati | 6.6 | 4,456 | |
 | Raymond Hamden | 6.4 | 4,346 | |
 | Steven Dowell | 6.2 | 4,200 | |
 | Offer Vince Shlomi | 4.1 | 2,791 | |
 | William Abel | 2.6 | 1,764 | |
 | David Berry | 2.4 | 1,623 | |
| Ed Ewald | 1.1 | 727 | ||
 | Elvis Lossa | 0.7 | 497 | |
| Total votes: 67,699 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jack McConnell (R)
- Mike Williams (R)
Green convention
Green convention for U.S. House Texas District 31
Greg Stoker is running in the Green convention for U.S. House Texas District 31 on April 11, 2026.
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Endorsements
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2024
See also: Texas' 31st Congressional District election, 2024
Texas' 31st Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Democratic primary)
Texas' 31st Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Texas District 31
Incumbent John Carter defeated Stuart Whitlow in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 31 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Carter (R) | 64.4 | 229,087 |
| Stuart Whitlow (D) | 35.6 | 126,470 | |
| Total votes: 355,557 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Caleb Ferrell (L)
Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 31
Stuart Whitlow defeated Brian Walbridge in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 31 on May 28, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stuart Whitlow | 68.5 | 3,512 |
 | Brian Walbridge | 31.5 | 1,614 | |
| Total votes: 5,126 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 31
Stuart Whitlow and Brian Walbridge advanced to a runoff. They defeated Rick Von Pfeil in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 31 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Stuart Whitlow | 48.4 | 10,023 |
| ✔ | | Brian Walbridge | 25.8 | 5,346 |
 | Rick Von Pfeil | 25.8 | 5,332 | |
| Total votes: 20,701 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 31
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 31 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | John Carter | 65.3 | 55,092 |
 | Mike Williams | 11.1 | 9,355 | |
 | Mack Latimer | 7.8 | 6,593 | |
| Abhiram Garapati | 7.4 | 6,256 | |
| William Abel | 5.2 | 4,362 | |
 | John Anderson | 3.2 | 2,732 | |
| Total votes: 84,390 | |||
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Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 31
Caleb Ferrell advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 31 on March 23, 2024.
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| ✔ |  | Caleb Ferrell (L) |
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Endorsements
Whitlow received the following endorsements.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Stuart Whitlow completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Whitlow's responses.
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- Texans work hard, but the cost of everything keeps climbing — groceries, healthcare, housing, and childcare. I will fight for tax relief for middle-class families by reversing the Trump Administration's tax breaks for the wealthy and moving the burden from the middle class to the top 1%. I'll protect Social Security and Medicare for seniors and fight to extend Obamacare subsidies. And I will fight to curtail the executive branch's power to recklessly implement tariffs as well as cracking down on price gouging that’s squeezing working families' paychecks. I believe the federal government should strengthen small businesses, invest in workforce training, and reward hard work — not just wealth.
- Voting rights are at the forefront of the fight to save our Democracy. Having spent my career as a plaintiff's' attorney, I'm ready to take my experience as a fighter from the courtroom to Capitol Hill and fight to stop the assault on our Democracy. I believe in expanding mail-in voting, removing barriers to voter registration, and I will do everything necessary to expand voting access, stop voter intimidation, and end the MAGA assault on American Democracy.
- Texans shouldn't have to worry about choosing between paying off medical debts or putting food on the table, that's why I will fight to lower prescription drug prices, protect Medicare, and advocate for Medicaid expansion for Texans. I'll fight to expand rural healthcare access, expand Obamacare subsidies, and improve our veterans' healthcare network.
March On PAC
Austin American-Statesman
The Austin Chronicle
Max Sherman, Fmr. TX State Senator
Terry Cook, Williamson Co. TX Commissioner
Hilda Montgomery, Round Rock, TX City Councilmember
Frank Ortega, Round Rock, TX City Councilmember
Andrew Naudin, Leander, TX City Councilmember
Jesse Myles, Harker Heights, TX City Councilmember
Karishma Talbott, Nolanville, TX City Councilmember
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Campaign website
Whitlow's campaign website stated the following:
Addressing The Issues
Economic Stability & Cost of Living
Texans work hard, but the cost of everything keeps climbing — groceries, healthcare, housing, and child care. Stuart will fight for tax relief for middle-class families, protect Social Security and Medicare, and crack down on price gouging that’s squeezing our paychecks. He believes the federal government should strengthen small businesses, invest in workforce training, and reward work — not just wealth.
Service, Veterans, & National Security
As the representative for Fort Hood and one of the largest veteran communities in Texas, Stuart knows service is more than a slogan — it’s a duty. He’ll ensure every veteran and military family receives the benefits they’ve earned, from healthcare and housing to job transition programs. Stuart supports a strong national defense built on readiness, accountability, and respect for those who serve.
Education, Infrastructure & Smart Growth
Our district is growing fast — and our roads, schools, and infrastructure must keep up. In Congress, Stuart will push for federal investments in safe highways, modern classrooms, broadband expansion, and affordable housing. Smart growth means keeping our communities livable and our economy competitive for the next generation.
Healthcare for Every Family
Healthcare shouldn’t be a luxury. Stuart supports lowering prescription drug prices, expanding rural and veterans’ care access, and protecting Medicare for seniors. He’ll work to make sure every Texan — no matter where they live — can afford quality care.
Clean Energy, Jobs & the Texas Economy
Texas should lead the next energy revolution. Stuart supports expanding clean-energy manufacturing and investing in technology that keeps our grid reliable, lowers costs, and creates good-paying jobs right here at home — from Round Rock to Temple.
Integrity, Accountability, & Service
Public service is a promise. Stuart will fight for government transparency, ethics reform, and term-limit discussions that ensure our leaders answer to the people — not to lobbyists or political insiders. He believes in service over self and restoring trust in Congress.
"In TX-31, we don’t just talk about service — we live it. And it’s time our representation in Congress did, too."- Stuart Whitlow
Texas’s 31st Congressional District is one of the fastest-growing regions in the state — stretching from the northern edges of Austin through Round Rock, Georgetown, Temple, and Killeen. It’s home to families who work hard, serve their country, and want the same thing from their leaders: honesty, accountability, and results that make life better right here at home.But as our population grows, so do our challenges. Traffic is worse, housing costs are climbing, and our schools are straining to keep up. Small businesses are battling rising expenses, while too many working families are one unexpected bill away from crisis. In Bell County, veterans still struggle to access timely healthcare; in Williamson County, families see their paychecks stretched thinner every month. And across our rural communities, broadband access, medical care, and infrastructure investment have lagged far behind our needs.At the same time, Central Texans are building something incredible — a region driven by innovation, service, and community pride. From the tech corridors around Round Rock to the soldiers and veterans of Fort Cavazos, our district reflects the best of what Texas stands for: grit, generosity, and a belief that when we look out for one another, everyone rises.Stuart Whitlow is running for Congress to meet these challenges head-on — to make Washington work for Central Texas again. His priorities are simple: lower costs for families, support those who serve, modernize our infrastructure, invest in good-paying jobs, and ensure government works with the same integrity and purpose we expect from one another.Because in TX-31, we don’t just talk about service — we live it. And it’s time our representation in Congress did, too.
— Stuart Whitlow's campaign website (February 17, 2026)
2024
Stuart Whitlow completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Whitlow's responses.
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I’ve earned a BA from Southwestern, a Masters of Divinity from Vanderbilt, and joint degrees from UT’s LBJ School and UT Law, graduating with Honors. I’ve spent 35 years as an attorney and worked with the Texas Legal Services Center to provide legal help to over 7,000 Texans seeking free services. I also played a key role in starting the award-winning job training program “Capital Idea” and in expanding it into Williamson County.
As a lifelong Democrat and Williamson and Bell County native, I will fight to restore our rights, protect our democracy, and deliver real results for CD 31.- Democracy is on the ballot in 2024. When elected, Congresspeople take an oath to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.” But when our current Congressman voted to overturn President Biden’s victory he abandoned his oath in favor of partisan politics that do not serve our country or our community. I’m running for Congress to stand up to John Carter and deliver real results for CD 31 so that Americans born in this century will live in a Democracy where they’ll thrive.
- From the State House to the U.S. House, our leaders have attacked the fundamental rights we hold dear in this country. As your next Congressman, I will work tirelessly to collaborate with my constituents and colleagues and get back to work on the issues that matter most to our community. I have two sons in college, and I want them to live in a country bound by civility, equality, and justice for ALL people. Instead of wasting precious legislative time, like taking 15 votes to elect a Speaker, Congress should focus on improving the lives of all Americans by addressing kitchen table issues — when I’m elected, I will do just that.
- As a lifelong Democrat, voters can go to the polls knowing that I share their values and their priorities for our community. And as your congressman, I will fight for those values every single day. Congress must work to restore reproductive rights, advance healthcare, protect public education, defend our democracy, expand our economy, save our environment, end our gun violence pandemic, support equal rights for all Texans, and protect the freedoms guaranteed by our constitution.
Integrity is paramount. An elected official must be honest, transparent, and accountable to the people they represent. Throughout my 35-year career as an attorney and my work with the Texas Legal Services Center, I have upheld these principles, providing legal assistance to over 7,000 Texans seeking free legal services and ensuring they receive the support and justice they deserve.
Commitment to justice involves fighting for the rights and dignity of all individuals. This means standing up against injustices, advocating for equality, and working tirelessly to ensure that our laws and policies reflect the values of fairness and equity. My work in founding the Capital Idea job-training program was driven by this commitment, aiming to provide Texans with the opportunities they need to improve their lives.
Dedication to serving the public good means putting the needs and welfare of our community above all else. As a lifelong Democrat and a native of Williamson and Bell County, I have always prioritized the well-being of my community.
I will work to craft laws that foster justice, equity, and opportunity, focusing on crucial issues like healthcare, education, democracy, immigration, inflation, and economic growth, and environmental protection. My commitment is to policies that benefit all in CD 31.
I will be a true voice for the district, actively engaging with constituents, understanding their concerns, and reflecting their aspirations in every legislative action. My deep roots and extensive community work in Texas have honed my ability to listen and advocate for our community’s needs.
Bell County Commissioner Louie Minor
Texas AFL-CIO COPE
Capitol Area Progressive Democrats
Liberal Austin Democrats
Luis Echegaray - 2022 Democratic Nominee, Texas HD 52
Tina Steiner - Teacher, Advocate, Community Leader, 5 th Generation RR Native
Karen Felthauser - Ground Breaking Texas HD52 Candidate, Retired Teacher
Jose Orta, 2022 Democratic Nominee, County Commissioner 4, WilCo Community Activist
I have spent my career advocating for the rights and services of Texans, working to provide legal assistance to over 7,000 Texans seeking free legal services and founding the Capital Idea job-training program to improve economic opportunities. These experiences have reinforced my commitment to transparency and accountability, showing me how vital they are in building and maintaining public trust.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 9, 2024
