Who won the Texas House District 16 election 2026?
Veronica Escobar (Democratic) won the 2026 Texas House District 16 election with 70.8% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 3, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Escobar ✓ Winner | Democratic | 138,543 | 70.8% |
| Adam Bauman | Republican | 57,247 | 29.2% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 10:35 AM ET, with about 99% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Texas state election office.