Texas District 23
Tue, Nov 3 · Vacant. No one holds this seat now.
Brandon HerreraRepublicanAge 30Katy Padilla StoutDemocratic
Brandon Herrera 46Katy Padilla Stout 46
Only 1 poll in the last 7 weeksNewest poll · Normington, Petts & Associates, field dates Oct 5 to Oct 7, released Oct 21, 400 likely voters, partisan (D), per VoteHubPoll sponsored by House Majority PACPolls updated Oct 30, 7:30 p.m. ET, from VoteHub
Show all 3 candidates on the ballot
- Katy Padilla StoutDemocratic
- Brandon HerreraRepublican
- Ben MendozaIndependent
Showing major-party nominees, incumbents and candidates with 5%+ in the latest poll or comparable fundraising.
- Lines for 2026
- Redrawn. 18.8% of residents were in a different district in 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 3 candidates, vacant seat
Polls over time
3 polls, through Election Day Nov 3All polls. Polls updated Oct 30, 7:30 p.m. ET, from VoteHub.
The polls in this chart (3)
1 poll released in the last 14 days · latest results range from 40 to 46% (D) and 42 to 46% (R) (newest 3 polls on the chart)
3 of the 4 polls for this race, each with both names, plotted on the field end date.
| Pollster | Field dates | Released | Sample | Stout | Herrera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normington, Petts & Associates | Oct 5 to Oct 7 | Oct 21 | 400 likely voters | 46 | 46 |
| Public Policy Polling | Mar 10 to Mar 11 | May 22 | 521 registered voters | 40 | 42 |
| Public Policy Polling | Mar 10 to Mar 11 | Apr 27 | 521 adults | 40 | 42 |
Polls left off the chart (1 of 4)
| Poll | Why it is not on the chart |
|---|---|
| Public Policy PollingMar 10 to Mar 11 | Names fewer than two candidates on this ballot (lists Rep, Dem) |
Side by side
Left column: HerreraRight column: Stout
- Total receipts, 2025-2026 cycle, through Oct 14
- $3.1M
- $1.1M
- Cash on hand
- $319K
- $144K
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeHerreraNo published score for Stout
- Age on Election Day
- 30
- Not available
Money: FEC bulk data, through Oct 14. One or more are matched to the FEC by name, party and seat, so a total could belong to someone else.
How these are counted
Total receipts line of each candidate’s principal campaign committee, 2025-2026 cycle. Other sites may show career, six-year or all-committee totals, which differ. Herrera: $3,115,205 received, $318,812 cash on hand. Stout: $1,117,715 received, $144,424 cash on hand. The spectrum is a published research score, not our rating. How this works.
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Candidates on the ballot
Vacant seat
No one holds this seat now.
- Katy Padilla StoutDemocratic
- Brandon HerreraRepublican
- Ben MendozaIndependent
Source: sos.state.tx.us (PDF), dated Aug 28
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2024 US House margin
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
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History (26 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 290,093
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2025)
US House, Texas District 23, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony GonzalesWon Republican 180,72062.3% DemocraticS. Limon Democratic 109,37337.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 208,776
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2025)
US House, Texas District 23, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony GonzalesWon Republican 116,64955.9% DemocraticJohn Lira Democratic 80,94738.8% IndependentFrank Lopez, Jr Independent 11,1805.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 295,457
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Texas District 23, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony GonzalesWon Republican 149,39550.6% DemocraticGina Ortiz Jones Democratic 137,69346.6% LibertarianBeto Villela Libertarian 8,3692.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 210,069
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Texas District 23, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWill HurdWon Republican 103,28549.2% DemocraticGina Ortiz Jones Democratic 102,35948.7% LibertarianRuben Corvalan Libertarian 4,4252.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 228,965
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Texas District 23, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWill HurdWon Republican 110,57748.3% DemocraticPete P Gallego Democratic 107,52647.0% LibertarianRuben S Corvalan Libertarian 10,8624.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 115,429
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Texas District 23, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWill HurdWon Republican 57,45949.8% DemocraticPete P Gallego Democratic 55,03747.7% LibertarianRuben Corvalan Libertarian 2,9332.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 192,169
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Texas District 23, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPete P GallegoWon Democratic 96,67650.3% RepublicanFrancisco "Quico" Canseco Republican 87,54745.6% LibertarianJeffrey C Blunt Libertarian 5,8413.0% GreenEd Scharf Green 2,1051.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 151,534
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Texas District 23, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrancisco "Quico" CansecoWon Republican 74,85349.4% DemocraticCiro D Rodriguez Democratic 67,34844.4% IndependentCraig T Stephens Independent 5,4323.6% LibertarianMartin Nitschke Libertarian 2,4821.6% GreenEd Scharf Green 1,4190.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 240,470
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Texas District 23, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCiro D RodriguezWon Democratic 134,09055.8% RepublicanLyle Larson Republican 100,79941.9% LibertarianLani Connolly Libertarian 5,5812.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,473
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Texas District 23, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCiro D RodriguezWon Democratic 38,25654.3% RepublicanHenry Bonilla Republican 32,21745.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 123,799
- Election day
- not on file
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- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Texas District 23, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenry Bonilla Republican 60,17548.6% DemocraticCiro D Rodriguez Democratic 24,59419.9% DemocraticAlbert Uresti Democratic 14,55211.8% DemocraticLukin Gilliland Democratic 13,72811.1% IndependentCraig T Stephens Independent 3,3412.7% DemocraticAugust G "Augie" Beltran Democratic 2,6472.1% DemocraticRick Bolanos Democratic 2,5642.1% DemocraticAdrian Deleon Democratic 2,1981.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 246,503
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Texas District 23, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenry BonillaWon Republican 170,71669.3% DemocraticJoe Sullivan Democratic 72,48029.4% LibertarianNazirite "Comrade" Perez Libertarian 3,3071.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 150,552
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Texas District 23, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenry BonillaWon Republican 77,57351.5% DemocraticHenry Cuellar Democratic 71,06747.2% LibertarianJeffrey C Blunt Libertarian 1,1060.7% GreenEd Scharf Green 8060.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 201,754
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Texas District 23, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenry BonillaWon Republican 119,67959.3% DemocraticIsidro Garza Jr Democratic 78,27438.8% LibertarianJeffrey C Blunt Libertarian 3,8011.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 114,720
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Texas District 23, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenry BonillaWon Republican 73,17763.8% DemocraticCharlie Urbina Jones Democratic 40,28135.1% LibertarianWilliam A "Bill" Stallknecht Libertarian 1,2621.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 163,839
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Texas District 23, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenry BonillaWon Republican 101,33261.8% DemocraticCharles P Jones Democratic 59,59636.4% OtherLinda J Caswell Other 2,9111.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 117,916
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Texas District 23, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenry BonillaWon Republican 73,81562.6% DemocraticRolando L Rios Democratic 44,10137.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 166,347
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Texas District 23, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenry BonillaWon Republican 98,25959.1% DemocraticAlbert G Bustamante Democratic 63,79738.4% LibertarianDavid Alter Libertarian 4,2912.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 111,908
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Texas District 23, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbert G BustamanteWon Democratic 71,05263.5% RepublicanJerome L "Jerry" Gonzales Republican 40,85636.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 180,430
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Texas District 23, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbert G BustamanteWon Democratic 116,42364.5% RepublicanJerome L "Jerry" Gonzales Republican 60,55933.6% LibertarianTony R Garza Libertarian 3,4481.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,132
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Texas District 23, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbert G BustamanteWon Democratic 68,13190.7% LibertarianKen Hendrix Libertarian 7,0019.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 95,721
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Texas District 23, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlbert G BustamenteWon Democratic 95,721100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 93,528
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Texas District 23, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAbraham "Chick" Kazen JrWon Democratic 51,69055.3% RepublicanJeff Wentworth Republican 41,36344.2% LibertarianParker Abell Libertarian 4750.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 149,780
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Texas District 23, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAbraham "Chick" Kazen JrWon Democratic 104,59569.8% RepublicanBobby Locke Republican 45,13930.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 460.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,834
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Texas District 23, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAbraham Kazen JrWon Democratic 62,64989.7% OtherAgustin Mata Other 7,18510.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,481
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Texas District 23, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAbraha "Chick" Kazen JrWon Democratic 96,481100.0%
1976 to 2024: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
Texas District 23 was redrawn for 2026, so every row here ran on older lines and covers different territory. The map in force, by state
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Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024 (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; unitedstates/congress-legislators (current) (CC0-1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by the @unitedstates project volunteers (rosters from official congressional sources) from official returns, not an official source.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, VoteHub polls (CC BY 4.0), FEC, DIME (ODC-BY), Photo creditsData as of Oct 30, 2026 (candidate list Oct 28, 2026)