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Texas' 10th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary)
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| 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. |
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DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican |
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A Republican Party primary takes place on March 3, 2026, in Texas' 10th Congressional District to determine which Republican candidate will run in the district's general election on November 3, 2026.
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A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Texas utilizes an open primary system. Voters do not have to register with a party in advance in order to participate in that party's primary. The voter must sign a pledge stating the following (the language below is taken directly from state statutes)[1]
| “ | The following pledge shall be placed on the primary election ballot above the listing of candidates' names: 'I am a (insert appropriate political party) and understand that I am ineligible to vote or participate in another political party's primary election or convention during this voting year.'[2] | ” |
For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.
This page focuses on Texas' 10th Congressional District Republican primary. For more in-depth information on the district's Democratic primary and the general election, see the following pages:
- Texas' 10th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Democratic primary)
- Texas' 10th Congressional District election, 2026
Candidates and election results
Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Ballotpedia defines official candidates as people who:
- Register with a federal or state campaign finance agency before the candidate filing deadline
- Appear on candidate lists released by government election agencies
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 | ||
 | Robert Brown | |
| Chris Gober | ||
 | Christopher Hurt  | |
 | Jessica Karlsruher | |
| Joshua Ross Lovell | ||
 | Scott MacLeod | |
 | Carl Segan | |
| Phil Suarez | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brandon Hawbaker (R)
Candidate profiles
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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."
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.
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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
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.
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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."
Voting information
- See also: Voting in Texas
Ballotpedia will publish the dates and deadlines related to this election as they are made available.
Campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| Robert Brown | 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 |
| 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*** |
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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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District analysis
This section will contain facts and figures related to this district's elections when those are available.
Ballot access
This section will contain information on ballot access related to this state's elections when it is available.
See also
- Texas' 10th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Democratic primary)
- Texas' 10th Congressional District election, 2026
- United States House elections in Texas, 2026 (March 3 Democratic primaries)
- United States House elections in Texas, 2026 (March 3 Republican primaries)
- United States House Democratic Party primaries, 2026
- United States House Republican Party primaries, 2026
- United States House of Representatives elections, 2026
- U.S. House battlegrounds, 2026
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Texas Statutes, "Section 172.086," accessed October 7, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
