Texas' 10th Congressional District election, 2026

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Texas' 10th Congressional District
	Democratic primary; Republican primary; General election
Election details
	Filing deadline: December 8, 2025
	Primary: March 3, 2026; Primary runoff: May 26, 2026; General: November 3, 2026
How to vote
	Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Voting in Texas
Race ratings
	Cook Political Report: Solid Republican; DDHQ and The Hill: Pending; Inside Elections: Solid Republican; Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican
Ballotpedia analysis
	U.S. Senate battlegrounds; U.S. House battlegrounds; Federal and state primary competitiveness; Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2026
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Texas redrew its congressional district boundaries in August 2025. Voters will elect representatives under the new map in 2026. Click here to read more about mid-decade redistricting ahead of the 2026 elections.

Texas 2026 elections

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All U.S. House districts, including the 10th Congressional District of Texas, are holding elections in 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026. The primary is March 3, 2026, and a primary runoff is May 26, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025.

Ballotpedia identified the March 3 Republican primary as a battleground primary. For more on the Republican primary, click here. For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

Candidates and election results

Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Ballotpedia defines official candidates as people who:

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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

Tayhlor Coleman, Sarah Eckhardt, and Dawn Marshall are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 10 on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Tayhlor Coleman
		Sarah Eckhardt
		Dawn Marshall

	There are no incumbents in this race.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Javi Andrade (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.

		Candidate
		Ben Bius
		Robert Brown
		Jenny Garcia Sharon
	Submit photo	Chris Gober
		Christopher Hurt
		Jessica Karlsruher
	Submit photo	Kara King
	Submit photo	Joshua Ross Lovell
		Scott MacLeod
		Carl Segan
	Submit photo	Phil Suarez

	There are no incumbents in this race.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Brandon Hawbaker (R)

March 3 Republican primary

See also: Texas' 10th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary)

Ballotpedia identified the March 3 Republican primary as a battleground primary. For more on the Republican primary, click here. For more on the Democratic primary, click here.

Jessica Karlsruher (R), Scott MacLeod (R), and six 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 October 2025, Karlsruher and MacLeod led in local media attention.^[1]

Incumbent Michael McCaul (R), first elected in 2004, is not running for re-election, saying he was "looking now for a new challenge."^[2] As of October 2025, McCaul had not endorsed any of the candidates.

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."^[3] 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."^[4]

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."^[5] 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."^[6]

Also running in the primary are Robert Brown (R), Chris Gober (R), Christopher Hurt (R), Joshua Ross Lovell (R), Carl Segan (R), and Phil Suarez (R).

As of October 2025, 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.^[7]

Candidate profiles

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Christopher Hurt

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography: "I am Christopher Hurt, a U.S. Army veteran, constitutional conservative, and candidate for Congress in Texas’s 10th District. I’m not a politician. I’m a soldier, a national security student, and a man of faith who believes public office is a duty, not a title. I served as an intelligence analyst with the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), 3rd Battalion, deploying twice in defense of American lives. I was born in Austin and raised between Texas and Oklahoma, where I learned the value of hard work, personal responsibility, and service to something greater than yourself. During my time in the Army, I earned a degree in Intelligence Studies from American Military University. I'm currently completing a Master's in National Security at King’s College London, not to build a résumé, but to prepare for the next fight, this time here at home. Now I’m running for Congress to bring real-world experience, academic rigor, constitutional discipline, and genuine Texas grit back to Washington."

Key Messages

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Service Before Politics. I am a U.S. Army veteran. I’ve worn the uniform, worked in real-time national security operations, and studied global threats at one of the world’s top defense programs. Now I’m stepping up to serve again, this time in Congress, because Texans deserve leaders who put duty, discipline, and country first. I bring the perspective of a soldier, the training of an analyst, and the conviction of a citizen who's had enough of broken promises. I'll bring discipline, accountability, and results to Washington because Texans deserve more than talk. They deserve action.

Texas Solutions, Not Washington Excuses. I'm running to return power to the people of Texas, not to expand Washington's control. My plan prioritizes securing the border, unleashing domestic energy, revitalizing American manufacturing, and restoring fiscal discipline. I'll fight to cut bureaucratic waste, protect constitutional freedoms, and make government work for the people who actually pay the bills, not lobbyists or federal insiders.

Real-World Experience. Results-Driven Leadership. I have served in uniform, earned my degree while on active duty, and studied national security alongside global leaders. This wasn't to climb ladders, but to be ready for the next fight here at home. I bring the perspective of a soldier, the training of an analyst, and the conviction of a citizen who's had enough of broken promises. I'll bring discipline, accountability, and results to Washington because Texans deserve more than talk. They deserve action.

Jessica Karlsruher

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Biography: Karlsruher obtained a bachelor's degree in communication studies from the University of Texas at Austin. Karlsruher worked at the Texas State Capitol after graduating. She later joined the Texas Association of Realtor's government affairs department. She left that organization to serve as chief executive officer of the Texas Real Estate Advocacy & Defense Coalition. As of the 2026 election, Karlsruher worked at the Texas Credit Union Association.

Key Messages

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Karlsruher described herself as a "proven advocate & fighter for Texas," saying she came "from a long line of fighters including my great, great grandfather who fought in the winning battle of San Jacinto during the Texas Revolution and my great grandfather who fought against Mexico, chasing Pancho Villa out of Texas." Karlsruher said she would support causes her family had a record of advocating for, including supporting Texas' oil industry and constructing a wall along the border with Mexico.

Karlsruher said she had "more than two decades of experience advancing conservative causes, defending property rights, and standing up for small businesses, ranchers, farmers and landowners."

Karlsruher said she was motivated as a wife and mother to fight for policies she said would help her children and others' succeed. Karlsruher said she supported tighter regulations on unhealthy additives in foods, cutting federal funding for schools promoting ideas she said were connected with the political left, and prohibiting transgender individuals from participating in women's sports.

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Sources: Jessica Karlsruher campaign website, "Home page," accessed October 18, 20250; Jessica Karlsruher campaign website, "Issues," accessed October 18, 2025; LinkedIn, "Jessica Karlsruher on LinkedIn," accessed October 18, 2025; Jessica Karlsruher campaign website, "Home page," accessed October 18, 2025

Scott MacLeod

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Biography: MacLeod is a graduate of Sam Houston State University and the U.S. Army War College. MacLeod served 21 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as a brigade commander at the rank of colonel. As of the 2026 campaign, MacLeod had served as chief executive officer of two companies, one of which developed training programs for first responders and hospitals.

Key Messages

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MacLeod said he had "spent more than three decades defending America from foreign threats and fighting for Texas," including deploying to the Mexican border under the first Trump Administration, leading the 6,000-strong joint task force responding to Hurricane Harvey, and serving two tours in Iraq.

MacLeod said he was running because "Washington needs leaders who know how to get things done – who understand mission, accountability, and results." MacLeod said his military and business experience positioned him to get results.

MacLeod said he supported the America First agenda, including preventing individuals from immigrating without legal permission, opposing restrictions on firearms, and implementing nationwide voter ID requirements.

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Sources: Scott MacLeod campaign website, "Home page," accessed October 18, 2025; Facebook, "Scott MacLeod on October 14, 2025," accessed October 18, 2025; Scott MacLeod campaign website, "Home page," accessed October 18, 2025

Phil Suarez

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography: "My name is Philip Suarez, and I’m ready to bring principled, America First leadership to Congress. I was born and raised near Los Angeles by my hardworking single mother, a dedicated nurse who instilled American values of hard work, faith, and patriotism. She sacrificed to provide me with a Christian education, laying the foundation for my lifelong dedication to service and love for this country. My public service began early in a junior fire academy, where I later became an instructor. Driven by a call to serve my country, I joined the U.S. Army as an infantryman and paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. While deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, I led an infantry team and earned an Army Commendation Medal and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge. After an injury ended my military career, I turned to community service, volunteering at my church and building a successful career in real estate. I moved to Texas with my wife, Cory, in 2017, where we’ve raised four wonderful children and deepened our connection to this great state. In Texas, I found a community that values resilience, faith, and freedom. We deserve leadership that reflects their values and fights for their interests—not D.C. elites. My campaign platform focuses on America First policies: -Permanently securing the border -Fighting government waste -Fixing veterans’ healthcare -Protecting Texans’ liberties I’m ready to bring real conservative leadership to Washington—for Texas, and for you."

Key Messages

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I am going to support the AMERICA FIRST agenda by permanently securing our border, protecting our liberties, and fully supporting DOGE recommendations to gut the bureaucracy and cut senseless spending.

I am going to work to fix veterans’ healthcare to ensure veterans get the highest quality care without delays or red tape.

I'm going to work to end green energy subsidies to bring more high quality oil and gas jobs to Texas families and drive down energy costs for everyone.

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See more here: Texas' 10th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary)

Candidate profiles

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Voting information

See also: Voting in Texas

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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Tayhlor Coleman	Democratic Party	$65,605	$62,305	$3,300	As of September 30, 2025
Sarah Eckhardt	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Dawn Marshall	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Ben Bius	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Robert Brown	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Jenny Garcia Sharon	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Chris Gober	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Christopher Hurt	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Jessica Karlsruher	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	As of September 30, 2025
Kara King	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Joshua Ross Lovell	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Scott MacLeod	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Carl Segan	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Phil Suarez	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
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." According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. * Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.^[8]
Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.^[9]^[10]^[11]

Race ratings: Texas' 10th Congressional District election, 2026
Race tracker	Race ratings
	11/4/2025	10/28/2025	10/21/2025	10/14/2025
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill	Pending	Pending	Pending	Pending
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican	Solid Republican
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican	Safe Republican
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Texas in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Texas, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2026
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Texas	U.S. House	Democratic or Republican	2% of votes cast for governor in the district in the last election, or 500, whichever is less	$3,125	12/8/2025	Source
Texas	U.S. House	Unaffiliated	5% of all votes cast for governor in the district in the last election, or 500, whichever is less	N/A	2/13/2026	Source

District history

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.