U.S. House · Texas's 9th District
A redrawn district covering the Houston Ship Channel area and Liberty County, east and southeast of Houston.
General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
RESULT · UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CERTIFIED
Leticia Gutierrez, projected winner
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Leticia Gutierrez | 98,079 | 57.6% |
| Alex Mealer | 72,340 | 42.4% |
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. Texas redrew its congressional map in August 2025, and the redrawn 9th District became substantially more Republican-leaning than the district previously represented by Democratic incumbent Al Green. Rather than run for re-election here, Green ran against fellow Democratic incumbent Christian Menefee in the redrawn, safely Democratic 18th District, and lost the May 26, 2026 primary runoff. Leticia Gutierrez won the Democratic primary for the open 9th District seat; Alex Mealer won a Republican primary runoff over Briscoe Cain.[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
- Leticia GutierrezIn their own words[5]
“I will defend reproductive freedom”
In a Community Impact candidate Q&A (Sept. 18, 2026)
- Alex Mealer—
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations
- Leticia GutierrezIn their own words[5]
“militarized ICE operations that endanger our neighborhoods”
Describing challenges facing the district in a Community Impact candidate Q&A (Sept. 18, 2026)
- Alex MealerIn their own words[4]
“In Congress, I will fight to restore law and order at the border, enforce our immigration laws, and ensure law enforcement have the federal resources they need to protect Texas families.”
On her campaign site
Expand public health coverage
- Leticia GutierrezIn their own words[5]
“guaranteeing healthcare to every American”
Listing her priorities in a Community Impact candidate Q&A (Sept. 18, 2026)
- Alex Mealer—
Faster transition away from fossil fuels
- Leticia Gutierrez—
- Alex MealerIn their own words[4]
“I will fight to expand domestic energy production to drive down gas and electricity prices and make our country energy secure and dominant.”
On her campaign site
Increase police funding and staffing
- Leticia Gutierrez—
- Alex MealerSupports[4]
Her campaign site says she will work to ensure law enforcement have the federal resources they need to protect Texas families.
Broad tariffs on imported goods
- Leticia GutierrezOpposes[5]
Describes current tariffs as raising prices.
- Alex Mealer—
Bar transgender women and girls from women's and girls' school sports
- Leticia Gutierrez—
- Alex MealerSupports[4]
Says she will fight to protect girls' sports and keep biological men out of women's locker rooms.
Research notes & limits
Gutierrez does not appear to have a standalone Ballotpedia biography page or personal campaign statements beyond her Candidate Connection survey responses; her record here reflects that survey.
Sources · 17
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' 9th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 3.Leticia Gutierrez candidate profile, Texas' 9th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 4.Alex Mealer for Congress | TX-09 · Alex Mealer campaign website · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 5.Meet the candidates for Texas House District 9 · Community Impact · 2026-10-19 News report
- 6.Texas' 9th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 7.Leticia Gutierrez candidate profile, Texas' 9th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 8.Biography of Leticia Gutierrez | Leticia for Congress · Leticia Gutierrez campaign website · 2026-10-21 Candidate's own words
- 9.Leticia Gutierrez · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 10.U.S. representative for Texas’ 9th Congressional District: Primary election results | FOX 26 Houston · FOX 26 Houston · 2026-10-19 News report
- 11.Texas's 9th District election results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 12.Texas' 9th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 13.Alex Mealer for Congress | TX-09 · Alex Mealer campaign website · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 14.About Alex | Alex Mealer for Congress · Alex Mealer campaign website · 2026-10-21 Candidate's own words
- 15.Alex Mealer · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
- 16.Alex Mealer wins GOP nomination for new Houston congressional district, defeating state Rep. Briscoe Cain · The Texas Tribune · 2026-10-19 News report
- 17.U.S. House · Texas's 9th District results 2026 · NBC News News report