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No declared write-in candidates were found for this district, but the official write-in certification list was not available, so this is not fully confirmed.

U.S. House, Texas District 8

2-year termOpen seat: incumbent Morgan Luttrell (R, TX-08) did not seek reelection. District lines: PlanC2333 (H.B. 4, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, signed Aug. 29, 2025). A federal panel enjoined it Nov. 18, 2025; the U.S. Supreme Court stayed that order Dec. 4, 2025 and summarily reversed on April 27, 2026 (Abbott v. LULAC), so PlanC2333 governs the 2026 election. Other suits remain pending. No Libertarian or declared write-in candidate appears for this district on the Secretary of State listing. Not rated competitive by Cook or Sabato (Solid/Safe per Wikipedia ratings table and Ballotpedia district pages). FEC finance totals not retrieved: FEC pages could not be loaded by the research tool. Not rated competitive by Cook or Sabato (Solid/Safe per Wikipedia ratings table and Ballotpedia district pages). FEC finance totals not retrieved: FEC pages could not be loaded by the research tool. Not rated competitive by Cook or Sabato (Solid/Safe per Wikipedia ratings table and Ballotpedia district pages). FEC finance totals not retrieved: FEC pages could not be loaded by the research tool.Partially researched. Last researched Oct 20, 2026Report a correction
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Democratic
Economy and Cost of Living
What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
No public position found.
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Supports raising the minimum wage and tying it to cost of living; says cost of living is too high. 
Taxes
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
No public position found.
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No public position found.
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Federal Spending and Debt
How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
No public position found.
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No public position found.
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Energy
What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?
Says ending restrictions on oil and gas would make the U.S. a dominant energy producer and protect national security. 
Supports clean energy and lower electricity bills. 
Social Security and Medicare
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
No public position found.
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Trade and Tariffs
What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
No public position found.
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No public position found.
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Border and Immigration
What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
Plans to finish the border wall. 
Opposes current ICE actions. 
Foreign Policy and Defense
What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
No public position found.
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No public position found.
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Crime and Public Safety
What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
Her campaign says the country "must return to law and order," cites her Justice Department work overseeing crime-victim funding, and says she will fight "lawfare and government weaponization." 
No public position found.
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Israel and Gaza
What is the candidate's position on U.S. policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza, including military aid, humanitarian aid, and the Israeli government?
No public position found.
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No public position found.
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Health Care
What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
Opposes vaccine mandates. 
Calls affordable health care a basic right; supports lower prescription drug prices. 
Abortion
What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
No public position found.
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Supports abortion access. 
Firearms
What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
No public position found.
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Supports increased firearm regulations. 
Elections and Voting
What is the candidate's position on federal election rules, such as proof of citizenship to register, mail voting, and voter ID?
Her campaign says she helped draft a 2021 Texas election integrity law and sued the Arizona Secretary of State over election monitoring. It does not address voter ID specifically. 
No public position found.
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Transgender Policy
What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?
Her campaign says she led a lawsuit against Oregon over a transgender athlete's participation in girls' track and field, and favors school sports participation by sex assigned at birth. 
No public position found.
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Religious Liberty and Faith Communities
What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?
Her campaign says she has defended the religious-liberty rights of military members and will "keep Texas a stronghold for faith, freedom, and traditional values." 
No public position found.
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Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Republican
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Democratic
Supports raising the minimum wage and tying it to cost of living; says cost of living is too high. 
Sources for this contest (5)
  1. Election Results - Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  2. Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  3. 2020s Redistricting Timeline, Texas Legislative Council. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  4. Supreme Court allows Texas' redrawn congressional map to stand for 2026 elections, WLOS / Sinclair. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  5. United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 2026, Ballotpedia. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.