2026 midterms · Texas · November 3

Texas’ 27th District race 2026

Who’s running for U.S. House in Texas’ 27th District on November 3, 2026: Tanya Lloyd (D) and Michael Cloud (R, incumbent). Now held by Michael Cloud (R). Forecasters: Solid R (average of 7; range Likely R to Solid R).

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Texas’ 27th District race 2026 on November 3
RaceRatingDemocratsRepublicansOthers on the ballotNotes
Texas 27
Solid R
Average of 7; Likely R to Solid R
Each forecaster for Texas 27
  • Cook Political Report: Solid R (Feb 6, 2025)
  • Sabato's Crystal Ball: Solid R (Sep 18, 2025)
  • Inside Elections: Solid R (Mar 7, 2025)
  • Decision Desk HQ: Likely R (Sep 8, 2026)
  • Split Ticket: Solid R (Oct 20, 2026)
  • The Economist: Solid R (Oct 19, 2026)
  • Silver Bulletin: Solid R (Aug 20, 2026)
Tanya Lloyd
Michael Cloud (inc.)
No one else listed

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Questions and answers

Who is running for U.S. House in Texas’ 27th District in 2026?

On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tanya Lloyd (D) and Michael Cloud (R, incumbent).

When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Texas’ 27th District?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Texas’ 27th District?

The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid R on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Likely R to Solid R). These are their ratings, not our prediction.

How do I vote in Texas?

Check your registration on Texas’ election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.

Where this comes from

Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.