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Republican Randy Weber wins Texas 14th Congressional District race

Republican U.S. Rep. Randy Weber won re-election to Texas' 14th Congressional District on November 4, 2026, defeating Democrat Thurman Bill Bartie.

Where
Texas 14th Congressional District
When
Nov. 3, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Galveston Brazoria Jefferson

Taxes and money

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  • General election votes received152,6182 Who pays or receives it: Randy Weber
  • General election votes received129,9302 Who pays or receives it: Thurman Bill Bartie

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Who's involved

  • Randy WeberRepublican incumbent U.S. Representative, won re-election
  • Thurman Bill BartieDemocrat challenger, former Port Arthur mayor
  • Jessica ForgyRepublican primary challenger

The facts

  • Weber received 152,618 votes or 54% of the vote, eight points ahead of Bartie.2
  • Bartie received 129,930 votes or 46% of the vote.2
  • Weber was first elected to the U.S. House in 2012.2
  • Weber won his eighth consecutive two-year term.2
  • Bartie served as Port Arthur mayor from 2019 to 2025.2
  • Early voting showed Weber with 60,052 votes or 56.66% in Galveston County portion of district.2
  • Weber won the Republican primary on March 3 with 90% of the vote against Jessica Forgy.2

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  • Associated Press Called the race at 11:41 p.m.2

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Sources

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  1. Republican Randy Weber wins re-election in Texas’ 14th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Thurman Bill Bartie 12newsnow.com Not rated, November 4, 2026
  2. Randy Weber wins race for Texas 14th Congressional District The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper Not rated, November 4, 2026

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