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Eight candidates run in Bexar County congressional races for November election

Eight major-party candidates are running for four seats in Bexar County's congressional delegation in the November 3, 2026 election, following redistricting that reduced the county's representation from five to four members and redrawn 43% of residents into new districts.

Where
Bexar County
When
Not stated in sources
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Bexar

Taxes and money

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  • Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Bexar County congressional election1

Who's involved

  • Joaquin CastroDemocratic U.S. Representative, seeking reelection to eighth term
  • Edgardo BaezRepublican first-time candidate
  • Chip RoyIncumbent U.S. Representative, chose not to seek reelection
  • Mark TeixeiraRepublican candidate, former MLB player
  • Kristin HookDemocratic candidate

The facts

  • Bexar County was redistricted from five to four congressional seats.1
  • 43% of Bexar County residents are in new congressional districts this year.1
  • Most redrawn districts in the county favor Republicans, per sources.1
  • Castro's new district encompasses most of the urban core and is described as reliably blue.1
  • Mark Teixeira, former MLB player, was chosen by Republicans to replace Roy.1
  • Edgardo Baez is a former combat medic.1

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Edgardo Baez Running to stop socialism from spreading to the U.S.1
  • Chip Roy Waged an unsuccessful Attorney General bid instead of seeking reelection.1

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • Meet the candidates running for Congress in Bexar County

    San Antonio Report

  • Meet the candidates: Brazos County Commissioner, Precinct 4

    KBTX News 3

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  1. Meet the candidates running for Congress in Bexar County San Antonio Report Not rated, October 21, 2026
  2. Meet the candidates: Brazos County Commissioner, Precinct 4 KBTX News 3 Not rated, October 21, 2026

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