Lauren B. Peña

Republican

On ballot as: Lauren B. Peña
Current role: Founder and executive director of Peña Legal Advocacy
Background: Born in Harrisonburg, Virginia, grew up in Austin
Bachelor's degree from Southern New Hampshire University
Describes herself as a survivor of human trafficking
Experience: Member of the City of Austin's Community Police Review Commission
Served on the City of Austin's Public Safety Commission in 2023,
Won the May 26, 2026 Republican primary runoff with 58.2% of the vote
Top priorities: "Lauren will audit every agency, expose the fraud, and prosecute the corrupt"
"The SAFE NIGHTS Act is her first bill" (anti-trafficking legislation)
"Lauren will restore full law enforcement funding and make Austin safe again"
"Cut federal spending driving inflation and fight to make Austin affordable for every family"
"Secure the Texas border and stop the fentanyl destroying our communities"
Tidbits: Abortion: Pro Life
Immigration: "Close the border. Finish the wall. End catch-and-release."
Guns: Pro Second Amendment
Health care: "Oppose federal vaccine mandates of any kind" and "Protect the doctor-patient relationship from government interference".
Claims and the record
Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
Endorsements: None found in our research
Campaign website: lauren4congress.com

U.S. Representative, District 37