U.S. Representative, District 5 - Texas Ballot Compare

Lance Gooden

Republican Incumbent

On ballot as: Lance Gooden
Current role: U.S. Representative, Texas' 5th Congressional District
Background: Bachelor's degree in finance and government, University of Texas
Worked in the insurance industry for 10 years
Experience: Texas House member for District 4,
Serves on the House Judiciary and Armed Services committees
Top priorities: Border: "committed to standing with our brave Border Patrol and ICE agents"
Health care: Favors "free-market solutions to reduce costs, improve outcomes, and increase patient choice"
Guns: Pro Second Amendment
Campaign site: "People are sick of the swamp and the growing calls for socialism in America. I promised to fight both in Congress"
Tidbits: Abortion: "I am proudly pro-life, and I will do everything I can to fight against government proposals that promote or otherwise fund abortion services."
Immigration: "I remain committed to standing with our brave Border Patrol and ICE agents as they work tirelessly to keep our borders secure"
Guns: See Priorities
Health care: See Priorities
Claims and the record
House Ethics review: The House Ethics Committee said July 27, 2026 it is reviewing a matter referred by the Office of Congressional Conduct, without saying what; it said this does not indicate a violation. Gooden called them "bogus spending allegations." No outcome yet:
Endorsements: Texas Right to Life PAC
Texas Home School Coalition
President Donald Trump (primary)
Campaign website: lancegooden.com

Chelsey Hockett

Democratic

On ballot as: Chelsey Hockett
Current role: Not found
Background: Born in Frederick, Maryland
Bachelor's degree from Texas Woman's University (2015)
Has worked in restaurants, for airlines, and as a stay-at-home parent, part of a "union family"
Experience: Worked with local Democrats, spoken at meetings and joined rallies across East Texas
Won the May 26, 2026 Democratic primary runoff
Top priorities: "Medicare-for-All": "Healthcare is a human right, not a privilege."
"$25 Minimum Wage & Expanded Social Security"
"Fully Fund Public Schools"; will "stop voucher schemes that drain classrooms of resources"
"Fair Taxation": "Make sure corporations and the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share"
"Abolish and Prosecute ICE and replace it with humane, accountable immigration services"
Tidbits: Abortion: Pro Abortion
Immigration: Campaign site: "Abolish and Prosecute ICE and replace it with humane, accountable immigration services."
Guns: Did not answer question on questionnaire
Health care: Campaign site: "Health care is a human right." Says she will "fight for Medicare for All" and "strengthen rural hospitals"
Claims and the record
Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
Endorsements: Texas AFL-CIO
DC Statehood PAC
National Women's Political Caucus (listed by campaign)
Stonewall Democrats of Dallas (listed by campaign)
Dallas County East Democrats (listed by campaign)
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Asian American Democrats of Texas (listed by campaign)
Courage For Democracy (listed by campaign)
Northeast Texas National Organization for Women (listed by campaign)
Progressive Victory (listed by campaign)
Dallas County Young Democrats (listed by campaign)
Gene Wu (listed by campaign)
Texans Alliance for Retired Americans AFL-CIO (listed by campaign)
Organize For Peace (listed by campaign)
Campaign website: chelseyhockettforcongress.com