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Republican state Rep. Villalobos loses to Democrat Guerrero Sáenz in House race

Republican state Rep. Denise Villalobos conceded to Democrat Stephanie Guerrero Sáenz in a Texas House race in Corpus Christi on Election Day. Villalobos was seeking her first reelection after flipping the seat in 2024. Guerrero Sáenz is a public school teacher.

Where
Corpus Christi, Texas
When
Nov. 3, 2026
Sources
One outlet

Counties: Nueces

Taxes and money

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Who's involved

  • Denise VillalobosRepublican state Rep., incumbent
  • Stephanie Guerrero SáenzDemocrat, winner

The facts

  • Villalobos conceded to Guerrero Sáenz in a Texas House race.1
  • Villalobos flipped the seat in 2024 and was seeking her first reelection.1
  • Guerrero Sáenz is a public school teacher.1
  • Democrats are outperforming expectations statewide with early results coming in.1
  • Republicans have controlled the House since 2003.1

Who said what

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

  • Texas Democrats Democrats hope to gain ground in the House the first time since 2018.1
  • Many Republicans heading into Election Day They were girding themselves for enough losses to change the dynamics of the lower chamber.1

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  1. Texas Legislature 2026 Results The Texas Tribune Lean Left, November 3, 2026

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