Texas House District 27 2026

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

Dan McQueen

Party: Independent

Tanya Lloyd

Party: Democrat

Michael Cloud

Party: Republican

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Texas House District 27

Election: Nov 3, 2026Updated: Apr 10, 2026
📊Polling
Recent polling data specific to the general election matchup was not available in public sources as of April 2026. The district's R+14 rating suggests a significant Republican advantage.
safe r— Cook Partisan Voter Index (R+14)

This district is among the most Republican-leaning in the nation (R+14, 83rd most Republican nationally). A Democratic win here would be extraordinary and would signal a historic shift in the region. The district has voted heavily for Republicans in recent cycles.

Dan McQueenI
Tanya LloydD
Michael CloudR

Summary

Dan McQueen is a former Mayor of Corpus Christi and U.S. Navy veteran running as an Independent. He is an engineer with advanced degrees in professional aeronautics and computer information systems. McQueen served as a rescue swimmer with the Navy and worked as a lead engineer with Air Force One, as well as senior positions with major aerospace and defense contractors including Sikorsky Aircraft, Raytheon, United Technologies, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and General Dynamics. He is running for both Texas' 27th and 21st Congressional Districts in 2026.

Tanya Lloyd is a public school teacher with more than two decades of classroom experience in a Title I school district in rural Texas. She is a lifelong resident and fifth-generation Texan from Lockhart, Texas, where she still lives on the family farm her parents built using her father's VA benefits. After working in car dealerships and real estate, Lloyd became a nontraditional student in her early 30s, earning a bachelor's degree in education. She has served on school district advisory and bond oversight committees and is an active member of the Texas American Federation of Teachers (Texas AFT). Lloyd previously ran unsuccessfully against Cloud in 2024, losing the general election.

Michael Cloud is a constitutional conservative first elected to Congress in a special election in 2018. He represents Texas' 27th Congressional District and has served since July 10, 2018. Cloud is a small-business owner who previously ran Bright Ideas Media and worked as media and communications director at Faith Family Church in Victoria, Texas. He graduated from Oral Roberts University with a degree in mass media communications. Cloud is a member of the House Appropriations Committee and chairs the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies. He is also a member of the Freedom Caucus.

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Campaign Promises

Other
  • Outside Political Experience
Economy
  • Lower Costs for Working Families
Education
  • Strengthen Public Education
Healthcare
  • Expand Rural Healthcare
Other
  • Protect Reproductive Freedom
  • American Rural Revival
Other
  • Constitutional Conservatism
  • Veterans Support
  • Protect the Unborn
  • Limited Government
Immigration
  • Border Security and Immigration

Key Issue Positions

No key issues listed yet.

Healthcare and Affordability
Advocates for affordable healthcare access and lower prescription drug prices
Lloyd emphasizes that rural communities face significant healthcare challenges with hospitals closing and limited access. She proposes investments in rural hospitals, clinics, and expanded broadband for telemedicine.
Public Education
Supports full funding and teacher support in rural schools
As a public school teacher with 20+ years experience, Lloyd prioritizes adequate school funding, teacher compensation, and support for educators in underserved districts.
Reproductive Rights
Pro-choice and supports codifying Roe v. Wade
Lloyd is committed to protecting reproductive freedom and comprehensive reproductive health services including abortion access, contraception, and cancer screenings.
Election Integrity
Questioned 2020 election results
In December 2020, Cloud signed an amicus brief in support of Texas v. Pennsylvania, contesting the 2020 presidential election results. On January 6, 2021, he voted against certifying electoral votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania.
Immigration
Supports border security and immigration enforcement
Cloud has focused on immigration enforcement and has proposed amendments to strengthen enforcement mechanisms through local cooperation.
Government Efficiency
Advocates for limited government spending
Cloud voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 as part of a group of 71 Republicans seeking stricter fiscal constraints.

Top Donors

No donor data available.

Small donor base
$112,844.01Small Donor
As of February 11, 2026, Lloyd had raised approximately $112,844 in total receipts from her authorized committee
American Israel Public Affairs Cmte
$78,395Industry PAC
AIPAC has supported Cloud's reelection efforts
City on a Hill PAC (Cloud's Leadership PAC)
$23,001Leadership PAC
Cloud's own PAC

Contradictions

No contradictions documented.

No contradictions documented.

Claim: Cloud claims to be a constitutional conservative focused on protecting American liberties and the Constitution
Contradiction: Cloud participated in efforts to overturn the 2020 election by signing the Texas v. Pennsylvania amicus brief and voting against certifying electoral votes, which critics argue contradicts constitutional processes and democratic principles.

What Opponents Say

No opponent claims documented.

Michael Cloud

Cloud's campaign likely focuses on constitutional conservatism and limited government versus Lloyd's expanded federal government spending proposals

As the incumbent Republican in a heavily Republican district, Cloud's campaign positions would emphasize the conservative nature of the district versus Lloyd's more progressive platform.

Tanya Lloyd

Cloud's voting record shows he has not adequately addressed the needs of working families, particularly regarding healthcare costs, prescription drug prices, childcare access, and affordable education.

Lloyd's campaign emphasizes Cloud's opposition to Democratic healthcare initiatives while proposing her own platform focused on affordability for working families.

Endorsements

No endorsements listed.

Texas AFL-CIOorganization
Rep. Vikki Goodwinindividual
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Austin Young Democratsorganization
Austin Chronicle Editorial Boardmedia
President Donald Trumpindividual
Texas Alliance For Lifeorganization
Turning Point Actionorganization