U.S. House · Texas's 29th Congressional District
Martha Fierro
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- Race
- U.S. House · Texas's 29th Congressional District
- Result
- Sylvia Garcia, projected winner
- Opponent
- Sylvia Garcia (D)
- Research
- Basic
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Martha Fierro, a Republican pastor and nurse-trained small business owner, lost the November 3, 2026 election for Texas's 29th District to Sylvia Garcia. Describing herself as a wife and mother of five, she ran unsuccessfully for the Texas Senate and Texas House in earlier cycles and campaigned on affordability, public safety and border security.[1][2]
On the ballotU.S. House · 29
2026-11-03
| Sylvia Garcia D | incumbent |
| Martha Fierro R | challenger |
Unopposed for the Republican nomination in the March 3, 2026 primary
Biography
Martha Fierro, a Republican pastor and nurse-trained small business owner, lost the November 3, 2026 election for Texas's 29th District to Sylvia Garcia. Describing herself as a wife and mother of five, she ran unsuccessfully for the Texas Senate and Texas House in earlier cycles and campaigned on affordability, public safety and border security.[1][2]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
According to her Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey, Fierro was born in Matamoros, Mexico, came to the United States at age seven, was raised in Texas, and is a naturalized citizen.[2] She describes herself as a first-generation college graduate who earned an associate degree in nursing and bachelor's degrees in Human Development and Family Studies and Psychology from the University of Houston in 2016, and she received an honorary Ph.D. from Paragon Christian University in 2026.[2] She also describes herself as a pastor and small business owner who has been married more than 32 years and has five children.[2]
Fierro was the Republican nominee for Texas State Senate District 6 in the December 2018 special election, receiving 23.2% behind Carol Alvarado.[2] She later ran for Texas House District 145 in 2020, losing to Christina Morales, and again for Texas Senate District 6 in 2024, losing to Alvarado.[2] She advanced from the March 3, 2026 Republican primary for the 29th District.[2] She received 20.1% of the vote to Sylvia Garcia's 79.9%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[1]
In their own words
Priorities
- Her campaign website lists making healthcare more affordable, expanding educational freedom, making Houston affordable by cutting federal spending, and securing the borders.[3]
Statements, quoted without a stance
- Public funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)
“Expand educational freedom and strengthen family values. Empower parents with school choice, defend parental rights, and protect the values that make Texas strong.”[3]
On her campaign website, under "Investing in Education"
- Faster transition away from fossil fuels
“Protect Texas energy independence — keep energy decisions in Texas, support oil and natural gas, and strengthen grid reliability to lower bills.”[3]
On her campaign website, under "Championing Local Jobs"
- Expand public health coverage
“By raising competition, expanding access, and protecting patient choice — not imposing government mandates — we can ensure families and seniors get the care they need at prices they can afford.”[3]
On her campaign website, under "Protecting Healthcare Access"
- Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
“Public Safety, Secure Our Borders! Support Border Patrol and stop policies that encourage illegal crossings and human trafficking.”[3]
On her campaign website, under "Defending Our Rights"
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Profile: /people/martha-fierro
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.U.S. House · Texas's 29th Congressional District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 2.Martha Fierro · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Martha Fierro for Congress 29 · Candidate campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words