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TX-36

Texas — U.S. House District 36

Nov 3, 2024Texas2 candidates

Challengers

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(R)Won

Brian Babin is a dentist-turned-politician who has represented Southeast Texas since 2015, bringing a strong conservative voice and deep roots in his Gulf Coast district. Before entering Congress, he served as mayor of Woodville for 16 years and built a successful dental practice, giving him extensive experience in both small-town governance and small business ownership. Babin has emerged as a vocal advocate for border security, traditional conservative values, and policies supporting rural Texas communities. His background in healthcare and local government has shaped his approach to federal legislation, particularly on issues affecting small towns and rural America.

Vote share69.4%
DS
Vote share30.6%
Campaign finance data not yet available for this race.

Election History

2026
2024
Brian Babin(R)69.4%
Dayna Steele(D)30.6%
2022
Brian Babin(R)69.5%
Jon Haire(D)30.5%
2020
2018
Brian Babin(R)72.6%
Dayna Steele(D)27.4%

Campaign finance data sourced from FEC filings. Election results from MIT Election Lab. ChamberLight is not an official government source.