👤 About Veronica Escobar
Veronica Escobar is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 16 in Texas’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, VERONICA ESCOBAR FOR CONGRESS, is registered in EL PASO, TX, with SHAPLEIGH, ELIOT listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $859K raised, $704K spent, and $270K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $492K from individuals and $366K from PACs and party committees. 6 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$859K
Cash on hand$270K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 16
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Veronica Escobar (incumbent) VIEWING
Democrat · $859K raised
7 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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2026 candidate profile
Veronica Escobar
Democrat · Incumbent
Running for: Texas House District 16
✓ Won 2026 primary
FEC pending
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Biography
Veronica Escobar is a Democratic incumbent for U.S. House, District 16 in Texas’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, VERONICA ESCOBAR FOR CONGRESS, is registered in EL PASO, TX, with SHAPLEIGH, ELIOT listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $859K raised, $704K spent, and $270K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $492K from individuals and $366K from PACs and party committees. 6 opponents have also filed in the 2026 race.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
Congressional record
Veronica Escobar currently holds this seat.
Committee assignments
Homeland SecurityHouse Committee on AppropriationsHouse Committee on the BudgetMilitary Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
FEC filing
FEC IDH8TX16109
OfficeTexas House District 16
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Texas District 16
Primary: Mar 3, 2026 (6 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026