United States
U.S. Representative, District 21
Kristin Hook
Democratic- On ballot as
- Kristin Hook
- Current role
- Biological scientist
- Background
- Born in Corpus Christi,
- B.A. and B.S – University of Texas
- Ph.D. from Cornell University (2016)
- Taught middle school science for three years through Teach For America
- Experience
- Former biologist, U.S. Government Accountability Office (after her policy fellowships)
- Policy fellow, office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren and National Institutes of Health
- Postdoctoral researcher, University of Maryland
- Democratic nominee for this seat (2024)
- Democratic primary (March 3, 2026): won, three-way race
- Top priorities
- "I'm running to fight for affordability, demand accountability, and expand opportunity for working Texans"
- Supports "raising the federal minimum wage, unrigging our tax code so the wealthy pay their fair share"
- "Strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security so everyone can live and retire in dignity"
- Says she will "continue to fight corruption and hold powerful interests accountable"
- "protect civil and human rights, strengthen public schools and workforce training programs, and safeguard our environment and clean water"
- Tidbits
- Abortion: Pro Abortion
- Immigration: "Providing a path to citizenship or legal status for undocumented immigrants, particularly for Dreamers or those who have Temporary Protected Status"
- Guns: No public statement found
- Health care: "I believe healthcare is a human right"; says Congress should "protect and expand the ACA, CHIP, Medicare, Medicaid, and tele-health"
Claims and the record- Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
- Endorsements
- Texas AFL-CIO
- Texas AFT
- Campaign website
- drkristinhook.org
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