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Laura Jones
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Texas’ 8th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Laura Jones is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Texas’ 8th District on November 3, 2026, against Jessica Steinmann (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Laura Jones’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Laura Jones’s campaign has raised $30,782 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $4,115 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$27,857
- PACs and other committees$2,625
- Political party committees$300
From donors who gave over $200: $11,060 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 98% from Texas, 2% from other states. Top states: Texas $10,880 (98%), Rhode Island $180 (2%). 25 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H0TX08145 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Laura Jones’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Laura Jones (Democratic); Jessica Steinmann (Republican)
- Open seat: now held by Morgan Luttrell (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 5; all agree
- Texas 8th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Texas race on the 2026 ballot
How to vote in Texas
Early voting: Oct 19 – Oct 30. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Texas
- Check your registration on Texas’ election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Texas
Ballots already cast in Texas: 4,160,466 (early in person and by mail, county-reported, as of Oct 24; Texas Secretary of State): 51% of 2022 midterm turnout in Texas (8,102,908) · 24% of registered voters in Texas · up 46% from the same point in 2022 in Texas (2,845,953 by Oct 29, 2022, 10 days before that election)
About Laura Jones
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Laura Jones quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Describes herself as a lifelong Texan, Army mom and small business owner. · laura4tx.com (source for Describes herself as a lifelong Texan, Army mom and small business owner.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at laura4tx.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), laura4tx.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), laura4tx.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at laura4tx.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), laura4tx.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2), laura4tx.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “Healthcare is a basic human right, not a privilege tied to a job or the size of a paycheck.” laura4tx.com (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “The minimum wage has been stagnant since 2009, and it's long past time for change. We should not only raise it, but tie it to the cost of living.” laura4tx.com (source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: No statement found (looked at laura4tx.com (checked for Immigration, page 1), laura4tx.com (checked for Immigration, page 2), laura4tx.com (checked for Immigration, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Housing: No statement found (looked at laura4tx.com (checked for Housing, page 1), laura4tx.com (checked for Housing, page 2), laura4tx.com (checked for Housing, page 3); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Laura Jones has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Laura Jones been backed by AIPAC?
No. Laura Jones has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Laura Jones had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.