Texas House District 1 2026

Compare candidates running in this Texas federal race. Review their positions, voting records, campaign promises, and donor information.

Sonia Canchola

Party: Independent

Yolanda Prince

Party: Democrat

Dax Alexander

Party: Democrat

Nathaniel Moran

Party: Republican

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Texas House District 1

Election: Nov 3, 2026Updated: Apr 10, 2026
📊Polling
No public polling for general election available as of April 10, 2026. Democratic runoff on May 26 will determine Democratic challenger.
safe r— Cook Partisan Voter Index (R+25)

This is a deeply Republican district (R+25 partisan lean) with Trump winning 74.3% in 2024. A Republican hold here is virtually certain, though the Democratic primary will determine if a meaningful challenge emerges.

Sonia CancholaI
Yolanda PrinceD
Dax AlexanderD
Nathaniel MoranR

Summary

Sonia Canchola is running as an Independent candidate for the general election on November 3, 2026. She did not participate in either the Democratic or Republican primary, which allowed her to file as an independent candidate. Limited information about her background, platform, and campaign activities is publicly available.

Yolanda R. Prince is a project manager and experienced public servant from East Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and a graduate degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. Prince has worked in education, nonprofit organizations, and government. She decided to run for Congress after local Democrats were unable to field a candidate against Moran in 2024. Prince has been deeply involved in Democratic politics in East Texas, serving as a precinct chair, election judge, and president of the Democratic Club of Smith County for about a decade. In the March 2026 Democratic primary, Prince received 44% of the vote, leading the field. She advanced to the May 26, 2026 runoff against Dax Alexander.

Dax Alexander is a software developer and East Texas native from Martins Mill, Texas. He was born at the former Trinity Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler and raised on a dairy farm. Alexander is a self-described 'proud progressive' who believes Texas can become a blue state. He emphasizes grassroots campaign funding through small-dollar donations and local volunteers. In the March 2026 Democratic primary, Alexander received 22% of the vote, finishing second to Yolanda Prince (44%). He advanced to the May 26 runoff election to determine the Democratic nominee.

Nathaniel Quentin Moran was born September 23, 1974, in Arizona and grew up in Smith County, Texas. He attended West Point for two years and graduated from Texas Tech University with a B.A. in Russian, an M.B.A., and a J.D. Moran began his career as an attorney and partner at Ramey & Flock, P.C. He served on the Tyler City Council from 2005-2009 and as Smith County Judge from 2016-2022. He was elected to Congress in 2022, representing Texas' 1st Congressional District since January 3, 2023. He is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Select Committee on Strategic Competition with China. Moran resides in Whitehouse with his wife Kyna and their four children.

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Campaign Promises

No campaign promises listed yet.

Economy
  • Increase affordability for working families
  • Raise the minimum wage
  • Support farmers and ranchers
Justice
  • Protect and expand voting rights
Healthcare
  • Support healthcare access
Education
  • Protect school safety
Other
  • Reach across political aisle
  • Build trust and respect
Healthcare
  • Universal healthcare option
  • Medicaid expansion
  • Reproductive rights
Environment
  • Fight for strong, effective EPA
  • Environmental protection
Other
  • Congress as a check on power
Economy
  • Address brain drain in East Texas
Education
  • Support public schools over vouchers
  • Education funding
  • Working families support
Immigration
  • Immigration reform
Justice
  • Gun safety
  • THC law reform
Other
  • Protect conservative values
Economy
  • Support economy and small business
  • Support farmers, ranchers, and energy independence
Immigration
  • Border security and immigration control
Defense
  • Support military and veterans
Justice
  • Protect Second Amendment rights

Key Issue Positions

No key issues listed yet.

Voting Rights and Civic Participation
Strengthen voting rights protections, address voter suppression
Has seen firsthand as an election judge the worsening of voting suppression in Texas, which has one of the most discriminatory voter ID laws in the country. Wants to co-sponsor the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Economic Affordability
Address cost of living, raise minimum wage
Focuses on helping people afford housing, food, clothes, and livable wages. Advocates for raising minimum wage from $7.25.
Healthcare and Medicine
Affordable healthcare access
Believes people should not have to choose between medicine and food; advocates for healthcare accessibility.
Agricultural Support
Support farmers and ranchers
Recognizes problems facing agricultural families with equipment repair rights and trade policies.
Civil Rights
Protect rights of underrepresented people
Addresses issues with DEI program dismantling in workplaces and higher education; fights for underrepresented and marginalized communities.
Healthcare
Universal healthcare, Medicaid expansion, drug price caps
Advocates for universal healthcare access, Medicaid expansion, lower prescription drug costs, and improved rural healthcare and telehealth access.
Education
Public school funding, oppose school vouchers
Opposes school voucher programs that redirect public funds; supports increased funding for rural and low-income schools.
Environment and Climate
Climate action, strong EPA enforcement
Believes climate change is real and supports federal environmental protections through a strong EPA.
Government Accountability
Congress should check executive power
Criticizes Congress for failing to provide checks and balances on presidential power; believes Congress has abdicated its constitutional role.
Immigration
Humane immigration reform with modernized border security
Supports technology-based border solutions and pathways to citizenship for long-term residents.
Taxation and Economic Policy
Cut taxes and regulations to grow the economy
Moran focuses on tax relief and reducing regulatory burden. He serves on the House Ways and Means Committee.
Border Security and Immigration
Strengthen border security and reduce migrant crime
Supported Secure the Border Act of 2023; focuses on immigration enforcement.
Second Amendment Rights
Protect gun rights
Consistently emphasizes protection of Second Amendment rights in campaign messaging.

Top Donors

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American Israel Public Affairs Cmte
$29,600Industry PAC
Top contributor 2024 election cycle
First In Texas PAC
Leadership PAC
Moran's own leadership PAC

Contradictions

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What Opponents Say

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Nathaniel Moran (implied through campaign messaging)

Moran's re-election messaging emphasizes his incumbent accomplishments and conservative record

As the Republican incumbent in a heavily Republican district, Moran's primary argument is his established record of conservative governance

Nathaniel Moran (implied through campaign messaging)

Moran's re-election messaging emphasizes his incumbent accomplishments and conservative record

As the Republican incumbent in a heavily Republican district, Moran's primary argument is his established record of conservative governance

Dax Alexander

Moran cares more about his endorsement from the president than about representing the people

Alexander criticized Moran for prioritizing Trump's endorsement over constituent representation

Endorsements

No endorsements listed.

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League of Women Votersorganization
Texas AFL-CIOorganization
Donald Trumpindividual
Americans for Tax Reformorganization