U.S. House · Texas's 10th District
A redrawn district running from the Austin area northeast toward Bryan-College Station in central Texas.
General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
RESULT · UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CERTIFIED
Chris Gober, projected winner
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Gober | 161,425 | 53.8% |
| Caitlin Rourk | 138,832 | 46.2% |
About 99% of the expected vote counted. As of November 9. Winners take office next year. Counts can change until states certify. NBC News ↗
Sources re-checked September 25, 2026 · How we research
- Open seat: incumbent Michael McCaul (R) retired from public office rather than seek re-election following Texas's August 2025 congressional redistricting. Caitlin Rourk won a three-candidate Democratic primary; Chris Gober won a multi-candidate Republican primary.[1][2]
On the November 3 ballot · 2 candidates
Issue evidence — side by side
Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.
Protect legal access to abortion
- Caitlin RourkSupports[5]
Her campaign issues page lists restoring nationwide protections for reproductive freedom by codifying Roe v. Wade.
- Chris Gober—
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
- Caitlin Rourk—
- Chris GoberIn their own words[4]
“Crush the cartels by helping President Trump secure our border and empowering Texas law enforcement to halt the invasion of drugs, violence, and gangs into our community.”
On his campaign website, Key Issues section
Raise taxes on high earners or corporations
- Caitlin RourkSupports[5]
Her campaign issues page says she would close loopholes so the wealthiest Americans and large corporations pay their fair share.
- Chris Gober—
Expand public health coverage
- Caitlin RourkSupports[5]
Her campaign issues page says she would permanently extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, pursue a public option and protect coverage for pre-existing conditions.
- Chris Gober—
Public funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)
- Caitlin RourkOpposes[5]
Her campaign issues page says she would oppose federal efforts to expand or subsidize private school voucher programs.
- Chris Gober—
Raise the minimum wage
- Caitlin RourkSupports[5]
Her campaign issues page says she would raise and index the federal minimum wage.
- Chris Gober—
Continue U.S. military aid to Israel
- Caitlin RourkMixed[5]
Her campaign issues page calls for halting U.S. funding and sales of offensive weapons to Israel while maintaining defensive support.
- Chris Gober—
Universal, publicly funded child care
- Caitlin RourkSupports[5]
Her campaign issues page says she would expand affordable child care by fully funding federal programs such as the Child Care and Development Block Grant.
- Chris Gober—
Require Congress to approve U.S. military action abroad
- Caitlin RourkSupports[5]
Her campaign issues page says she would strengthen Congressional oversight of military action and reaffirm Congress's constitutional role in decisions of war and peace.
- Chris Gober—
Research notes & limits
Neither candidate has held elected office, so there is no official voting or legislative record to report. Biographical details for both candidates come mainly from their own campaign materials and Ballotpedia profiles; no independent news profile was reviewed.
Sources · 15
Researched 2026-09-25. Green citations are official government records.
- 1.United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 2.Texas' 10th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 3.Caitlin Rourk for Congress · Caitlin Rourk campaign website · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 4.Chris Gober for Congress · Chris Gober campaign website · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 5.Issues | Caitlin Rourk for Congress · Caitlin Rourk campaign website · 2026-10-03 Candidate's own words
- 6.Caitlin Rourk for Congress · Caitlin Rourk campaign website · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 7.Meet Caitlin - Caitlin Rourk for Congress · Caitlin Rourk campaign website · 2026-10-21 Candidate's own words
- 8.Caitlin Rourk · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 9.Chris Gober wins GOP Primary for Congressman Michael McCaul's Seat | 2026 | The Texan · The Texan · 2026-10-19 News report
- 10.Democrat Caitlin Rourk seeks U.S. House District 10 seat · KBTX · 2026-10-19 News report
- 11.U.S. House · Texas's 10th District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 12.Chris Gober for Congress · Chris Gober campaign website · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 13.Chris Gober · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 14.Chris Gober wins GOP Primary for Congressman Michael McCaul's Seat | 2026 | The Texan · The Texan · 2026-10-19 News report
- 15.Texas 10th District U.S. House election results 2026 · NBC News News report