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Texas' 4th Congressional District
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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.
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
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A Democratic Party primary takes place on March 3, 2026, in Texas' 4th Congressional District to determine which Democratic candidate will run in the district's general election on November 3, 2026.

Candidate filing deadline Primary election General election
December 8, 2025
March 3, 2026
November 3, 2026



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. State law requires voters to sign the following pledge before voting in a primary: "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."[1]

For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.

This page focuses on Texas' 4th Congressional District Democratic primary. For more in-depth information on the district's Republican primary and the general election, see the following pages:

Candidates and election results

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 4

Jason Pearce and Andrew Rubell are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 4 on March 3, 2026.

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Candidate profiles

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Jason Pearce

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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Submitted Biography:  "My name is Jason Pearce, and I was born and raised in Plano. I am running for office because I am tired of performative politicians saying whatever they need to in order to get your money and your vote. Just for them to stab you in the back the second you turn around. I am tired of the wealthy demanding that the needy sacrifice necessities in order to have the number in their bank account go up. I am tired of lobbyists and PAC money preying on greed and corruption to buy our government with their pocket change. I believe the House is meant to represent the people, and should have representatives who know the struggle of average Americans. Multi-millionaires, CEO's, and Corporate lobbyists have no idea what we face on a daily basis. Yet they have spent so much time, effort, and money to convince us they're the only ones who can fix things. They always have the answer to everything, until we start asking questions. I know what it means to struggle my way out of the dirt over and over again, just to claw my way to the lower middle. I know what it means to work 2 jobs and 90 hour work weeks just to break even. I know what it means to choose between healthcare or food. I know that just because I suffered, doesn't mean that others should too. I believe that true leadership is not determined by how far ahead the ones at the front are, but by how few are left behind. I am not here to get your vote, I am here to earn it. And I am honored to have the opportunity."

Key Messages

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I believe in terms limits, and mandatory retirement at 65, for all offices including the judicial branch. Mitch Mcconnell was 22 years old when segregation ended. The average age of Congress members is 58. These people are genuinely from a different time period. Their perspectives on adulthood were shaped by experiences that came far before modern issues arose. Many of them benefited from opportunities before the ladder was pulled up behind them. I was born in 1993, I remember the economy collapsing before I could graduate in 2011. The situations that modern Americans have struggled with are unique to our time, and it requires people born in this time period to fix the issues we all face.

Banning Lobbying and overturning Citizens United. The amount of money in politics is sickening. We are finding out in real time that 8 people can buy our government with their pocket change. The reason they can do this is because of PAC's. A PAC is a loophole designed to allow donations larger than the maximum amount. Each person can donate roughly 10k to a candidate max. A PAC is essentially a bag. A person donates to the bag, then the bag donates to the candidate. This also makes tracking donations difficult, because it is not John Smith who donated, but the bag. We must get money out of politics if we are to return to a time of candidates running for service and not campaigning for power.

Banning companies and corporations from buying and renting single family homes. I used to be a mortgage loan originator in 2019-2021. I saw the market pricing skyrocket as interest rates dropped. And when interest rates increased, homes continued to stay expensive. The reason is a monopoly on real estate. Companies realized people would pay the higher price, so they will no longer accept anything less. The problem is that higher pricing and higher interest leads to many new home buyers being underwater significantly. Most people in my generation have come to peace with never owning a home. We must divest the real estate monopoly until we can serve the people of our country more than it's corporations.

Andrew Rubell

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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Submitted Biography:  "Meet Dr. Andrew L. Rubell Leadership with Integrity — Rooted in Texas Tradition For over 167 years, Dr. Andrew L. Rubell’s family has proudly called Texas home — a legacy built on hard work, perseverance, and service to the community. That deep Texas heritage inspires his commitment to ensuring every family across our state has the same opportunity to grow, thrive, and contribute to the future of our great nation. Dr. Rubell is an accomplished author, educator, and advocate whose career spans decades of dedication to knowledge, empowerment, and meaningful change. With a strong foundation in human development, his work has inspired students, challenged norms, and influenced critical conversations in academia and beyond. Holding a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Learning, Dr. Rubell has led efforts to drive institutional innovation and foster impactful learning experiences. He also earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling, giving him deep insight into mental health, family dynamics, and therapeutic strategies. His Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a Minor in Development and Family Studies further grounds his approach to leadership, organizational growth, and human behavior. Guided by the principles of self-determination, self-advocacy, and self-actualization, Dr. Rubell has spent his life helping others reach their fullest potential. His work weaves together education, leadership, and counseling to create progressive, people-centered approaches th"

Key Messages

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Issue One: Expanding Vocational and Workforce Training Opportunities. Empowering Texans with Skills for the Future Not every good job requires a college degree — but every Texan deserves the opportunity to build a meaningful, productive, and financially secure life. As technology and artificial intelligence rapidly reshape our economy, we must ensure our workforce is prepared for the jobs of tomorrow. That means investing in vocational education, technical training, and career development programs that open doors for working families, young adults, and mid-career workers alike.

Issue Two: Protecting and Strengthening Public Education: Free, Quality Public Education for Every Student Every child — regardless of disability, race, gender, or ZIP code — deserves access to a free, high-quality public education. Public schools are the foundation of our democracy and the gateway to opportunity for millions of American families. Yet, the growing use of private school vouchers is draining resources from our public schools. As funding leaves the system, teachers face pay cuts, vital programs are reduced, and students lose access to the support they need to succeed.

Issue Three: Supporting Small Businesses and Local Growth: Investing in America’s Entrepreneurs Small businesses are the backbone of our economy — creating jobs, driving innovation, and strengthening our local communities. Yet too often, small business owners struggle to access the capital they need to grow, modernize, and compete in an evolving marketplace. I believe the federal government should play an active role in supporting small businesses through targeted loan programs and tax credits that encourage investment, expansion, and research and development. These programs would help entrepreneurs purchase equipment, hire more workers, and bring new ideas to life.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Texas

Election information in Texas: March 3, 2026, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Feb. 2, 2026
  • By mail: Postmarked by Feb. 2, 2026
  • Online: N/A

Is absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Feb. 20, 2026
  • By mail: Received by Feb. 20, 2026
  • Online: N/A

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: March 3, 2026
  • By mail: Postmarked by March 3, 2026

Is early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What are the early voting start and end dates?

Feb. 17, 2026 to Feb. 27, 2026

Are all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, is a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When are polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (CT/MT)

Campaign finance

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
Jason Pearce Democratic Party $5,904 $5,763 $142 As of December 31, 2025
Andrew Rubell Democratic Party $3,715 $3,658 $57 As of December 31, 2025

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.

District analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

  • District map - A map of the district before and after redistricting ahead of the 2026 election.
  • Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2026 U.S. House elections in the state.
  • Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
  • State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.


Below is the district map used in the 2024 election next to the map in place for the 2026 election. Click on a map below to enlarge it.

2024

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2026

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See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2026
Information about competitiveness will be added here as it becomes available.

Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is R+16. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 16 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Texas' 4th the 66th most Republican district nationally.[2]

2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2024 presidential election was in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by The Downballot.

2024 presidential results in Texas' 4th Congressional District
Kamala Harris Democratic PartyDonald Trump Republican Party
37.5%60.5%

Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Texas, 2024

Texas presidential election results (1900-2024)

  • 16 Democratic wins
  • 15 Republican wins
Year 1900 1904 1908 1912 1916 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024
Winning Party D D D D D D D R D D D D D R R D D D R D R R R R R R R R R R R R
See also: Party control of Texas state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Texas' congressional delegation as of October 2025.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Texas
Party U.S. Senate U.S. House Total
Democratic 0 12 12
Republican 2 25 27
Independent 0 0 0
Vacancies 0 1 1
Total 2 38 40

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Texas' top four state executive offices as of October 2025.

State executive officials in Texas, October 2025
OfficeOfficeholder
GovernorRepublican Party Greg Abbott
Lieutenant GovernorRepublican Party Dan Patrick
Secretary of StateRepublican Party Jane Nelson
Attorney GeneralRepublican Party Ken Paxton

State legislature

Texas State Senate

Party As of October 2025
     Democratic Party 11
     Republican Party 18
     Other 0
     Vacancies 2
Total 31

Texas House of Representatives

Party As of October 2025
     Democratic Party 62
     Republican Party 88
     Other 0
     Vacancies 0
Total 150

Trifecta control

Texas Party Control: 1992-2025
Three years of Democratic trifectas  •  Twenty-three years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Governor D D D R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Senate D D D D D R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
House D D D D D D D D D D D R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R

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 12/8/2025 Source

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Texas Constitution and Statutes, "Tex. Election Code Ann. § 172.086," accessed December 23, 2025
  2. ↑ Cook Political Report, "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)," accessed July 1, 2025


Texas' current delegation to the United States Congress
Senators
John Cornyn (R)
Ted Cruz (R)
Representatives
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
District 7
District 8
District 9
Al Green (D)
District 10
District 11
District 12
District 13
District 14
District 15
District 16
District 17
District 18
District 19
District 20
District 21
Chip Roy (R)
District 22
District 23
District 24
District 25
District 26
District 27
District 28
District 29
District 30
District 31
District 32
District 33
District 34
District 35
District 36
District 37
District 38
Republican Party (27)
Democratic Party (13)


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