2026 election · U.S. House
2026 Texas House race — Vicente Gonzalez's seat
Incumbent: Vicente Gonzalez (Democrat) — see their approval score, record, and voting history on their page.
Declared candidates
Source: FEC candidate filingsStated positions (8) ▾
- Border Security: Supports strong border security and backing for CBP and Border Patrol while working to fix the broader immigration system, describing himself as tough on border enforcement. [1][2]
- Criminal Justice Reform: Voted for the First Step Act, supporting reduced recidivism and sentencing reforms while maintaining prison security measures. [1]
- Foreign Policy / World Bank Funding: Voted to withhold World Bank funding from countries not enforcing UN sanctions on North Korea or linked to state sponsors of terrorism. [1]
- Immigration Enforcement (ICE Raids): Has criticized ICE workplace raids for harming local businesses and immigrant workers, and urged President Trump to take executive action to protect affected employers. [1][2]
- Immigration Reform: Supports comprehensive, compassionate immigration reform including a pathway to earned citizenship, the DREAM Act, and DACA protections for childhood arrivals. [1]
- Political Positioning: Identifies as a centrist Democrat, co-chairing the Blue Dog Coalition and positioning himself as one of the more conservative members of the Democratic caucus. [1]
- Public Safety / Law Enforcement Funding: Supports increased investment in local law enforcement, first responders, and national security while safeguarding civil liberties. [1]
- Title 42 / Asylum Policy: Opposed ending Title 42, arguing the immigration system was not ready to handle increased migration without it. [1]
Public polling
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