The latest round of campaign finance filings for Congressional candidates was due on Saturday. The Texas Voice reviewed this data filed with the Federal Election Commission covering the fourth quarter of 2025. Here are the highlights in some of the hottest Congressional races across Texas:
Congressional District 2
Congressman Dan Crenshaw raised $399,541.19 and reported $843,462.14 cash on hand. He faces three opponents in the GOP Primary. The most notable of these opponents, State Representative Steve Toth, raised $147,092.63 and reported $302,001.19.
Outside groups have also engaged in this race, both for and against Crenshaw. The Alamo Freedom Fighters PAC has reported $209,787 in spending against Crenshaw so far this year, while Patriotic Fund, Inc. has reported spending $176,372 in support of Crenshaw.
Congressional District 8
Attorney Jessica Hart Steinmann and businessman Brett Jensen have emerged as the frontrunners in the six-candidate field to succeed retiring Republican Congressman Morgan Luttrell.
Jensen has largely self-funded his campaign, loaning it $1.5 million. He reported cash on hand of just over $1.14 million at the end of the reporting period. Steinmann, a former Trump administration official who has secured several high-profile endorsements, raised $240,667.95 during the fourth quarter and showed $681,059.17 on hand.
Congressional District 9
Army veteran and business owner Alex Mealer and State Representative Briscoe Cain led the nine-candidate Republican field in this newly redrawn Houston-area district.
Mealer brought in $361,203.95 during the reporting period, with $609,158.28 on hand, while Cain raised $79,540.95 and had $270,928.53 on hand.
Independent expenditures by SuperPACs are also playing a significant role in this race, with heavy spending in support of Mealer. Four different SuperPACs have spent nearly $1.2 million combined on efforts either supporting Mealer or opposing Cain. Another SuperPAC, Citizens for American Strength, has spent $84,886 against Mealer.
Congressional District 10
Attorney Chris Gober, who President Trump has endorsed in this open-seat race to succeed Congressman Michael McCaul, had a significant fundraising advantage over his nine Republican Primary opponents.
Gober raised $545,977.61 and had $953,826.44 cash on hand, while Bee Cave mayor Kara King raised $130,097.64 and had $159,683.36 cash on hand.
American Mission, a SuperPAC tied to the artificial intelligence industry, has spent nearly $750,000 in support of Gober.
Congressional District 19
Seven Republicans are running in this West Texas district where incumbent Republican Jodey Arrington is not seeking re-election. Fundraising leaders included businessman Tom Sell, who raised $754,476.02 and had $733,637.22 on hand, conservative activist Abraham Enriquez, who raised $207,425.59 and reported $214,412.19 cash on hand, and business owner Matt Smith, who raised $12,275.60, loaned himself $200,000, and reported $86,106.28
Congressional District 21
Twelve Republicans are running to replace Congressman Chip Roy, who is running for Texas Attorney General. Boosted by a $2.5 million personal loan, former professional baseball star Mark Teixeira reported a significant cash advantage over his opponents.
In addition to his self-funding, Teixeira raised $331,277.34 during the reporting period and ended the year with more than $2.56 million in the bank. Other notable Republicans in the race include former Federal Election Commissioner Trey Trainor, former Trump administration official and State Republican Executive Committeeman Mike Wheeler, businessman Jason Cahill, and attorney Daniel Betts.
Wheeler, who has loaned his campaign nearly $224,891.16, reported $188,077.76 cash on hand. No other candidate reported more than $150,000 on hand as of the end of the year.
Congressional District 23
Congressman Tony Gonzales, endorsed by President Trump, faces a Primary challenge from 2024 foe Brandon Herrera.
In the most recent reporting period, Gonzales raised $148,234.20 and reported nearly $2.5 million cash on hand, compared to $721,738.24 cash on hand for Herrera.
Congressional District 32
This newly redrawn district in North Texas features a field of nine Republican candidates, including frontrunners with self-funding capacity.
Attorney Jace Yarbrough, who previously ran for the State Senate and has the support of some party activists, raised $123,183.48, loaned himself $202,000, and reported $322,892.57 on hand. Paul Bondar, who ran for an Oklahoma Congressional seat in 2024, loaned himself $1.9 million and reported $1.6 million on hand. Businessman and Pastor Ryan Binkley raised $92,699.58 during the fourth quarter and reported $640,664.55. Binkley has also loaned his campaign $854,000.
Congressional District 35
Ten Republicans are vying for the Party’s nomination in this newly-redrawn district in the San Antonio area. State Representative John Lujan raised $204,885.52 and reported $76,143.01 on hand. Carlos De La Cruz, the brother of Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, raised $205,294.04 and had $130,216.52 cash on hand. Jay Furman, who ran unsuccessfully against Democrat Congressman Henry Cuellar in 2024, loaned himself $240,000 and reported $261,591.42 cash on hand.
Congressional District 38
The race to replace Congressman Wesley Hunt features ten Republicans, two of whom have emerged as frontrunners.
Mortgage Broker Jon Bonck raised $217,104.97 during the reporting period and ended the year with $846,214.97. Aviation businesswoman Shelly deZavallos raised $316,506.06 and reported $578,680.36 cash on hand.
