Texas's 23rd Congressional District

How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
R +12.0
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
R +2.6
National Environment
current political climate
D +2.5
Polls
recent state and district polling
D +0.4
Forecasted margin
R +11.7
Polls

Polls (1)

Race polls
PollsterDateMarginNSample
Public Policy PollingMar 11, 2026R +2521rv
What Changes the Forecast

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
D (blue) and R (red) win probability over time
D 13%
R 87%
Race Details
Expert Ratings
Cook: Likely RInside Elections: Likely RSabato: Likely R
District Lean
This district leans strongly Republican (R+13).
Candidates
Katy Padilla Stout (D) Brandon Herrera (R)