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SYLVIA GARCIA

U.S. House District 29

2026 Texas U.S. House District 29 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Overview

Current race
2026 Texas U.S. House District 29 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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Official candidacy
U.S. House District 29 · Democratic · Incumbent
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SYLVIA GARCIA

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FEC committee ID: C00660555

FEC committee name: SYLVIA GARCIA FOR CONGRESS

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Published website: http://sylviaforcongress.com/

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U.S. REP

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Sylvia R. Garcia was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2018, becoming the first Latina ever to represent Texas’ 29th Congressional District.

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Sylvia R. Garcia was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2018, becoming the first Latina ever to represent Texas’ 29th Congressional District.

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Sylvia R. Garcia was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2018, becoming the first Latina ever to represent Texas’ 29th Congressional District.

Sylvia R. Garcia was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2018, becoming the first Latina ever to represent Texas’ 29th Congressional District.

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Congresswoman Garcia serves as the Vice Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee. During her first year in Congress, she played a critical role in the impeachment investigation against Donald Trump. On January 15, 2020, she was selected as one of seven impeachment managers tasked with making the case to the American people and the Senate for the removal of Donald Trump as President of the United States.

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Congresswoman Garcia serves as the Vice Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee. During her first year in Congress, she played a critical role in the impeachment investigation against Donald Trump. On January 15, 2020, she was selected as one of seven impeachment managers tasked with making the case to the American people and the Senate for the removal of Donald Trump as President of the United States.

Sylvia R. Garcia was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2018, becoming the first Latina ever to represent Texas’ 29th Congressional District.

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She is the first Hispanic and one of the first three women to ever serve as an impeachment manager in a presidential impeachment trial.

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She is the first Hispanic and one of the first three women to ever serve as an impeachment manager in a presidential impeachment trial.

Active in the Houston community, Congresswoman Garcia has served on more than 25 community boards and commissions, including the San Jacinto Girl Scouts, the Houston Hispanic Forum, the American Leadership Forum, Battleship Texas and the Museum of Fine Arts - Houston.

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Active in the Houston community, Congresswoman Garcia has served on more than 25 community boards and commissions, including the San Jacinto Girl Scouts, the Houston Hispanic Forum, the American Leadership Forum, Battleship Texas and the Museum of Fine Arts - Houston.

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Active in the Houston community, Congresswoman Garcia has served on more than 25 community boards and commissions, including the San Jacinto Girl Scouts, the Houston Hispanic Forum, the American Leadership Forum, Battleship Texas and the Museum of Fine Arts - Houston.

Served as a House impeachment manager defending democracy making the case against Donald Trump in front of the Senate

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Served as a House impeachment manager defending democracy making the case against Donald Trump in front of the Senate

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Served as a House impeachment manager defending democracy making the case against Donald Trump in front of the Senate

MEET SYLVIA GARCIA

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Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia is a native of Palito Blanco, a South Texas farming community. The eighth of ten children, Congresswoman Garcia saw her parents struggle to raise her and her siblings. Congresswoman Garcia's parents taught her that with hard work and a good education she could accomplish anything. ​ As a result of these lessons, Congresswoman Garcia dedicated herself to success at school. She earned a scholarship to Texas Woman's University in Denton, where she graduated with a degree in social work and political science. Congresswoman Garcia then received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in Houston, working several jobs to pay for her tuition.

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Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia is a native of Palito Blanco, a South Texas farming community. The eighth of ten children, Congresswoman Garcia saw her parents struggle to raise her and her siblings. Congresswoman Garcia's parents taught her that with hard work and a good education she could accomplish anything. ​ As a result of these lessons, Congresswoman Garcia dedicated herself to success at school. She earned a scholarship to Texas Woman's University in Denton, where she graduated with a degree in social work and political science. Congresswoman Garcia then received her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in Houston, working several jobs to pay for her tuition.

“The children of Texas can do anything.”

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Congresswoman Garcia continued her public service career by serving as Director and Presiding Judge of the Houston Municipal System for an unprecedented five terms under two mayors.

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Congresswoman Garcia continued her public service career by serving as Director and Presiding Judge of the Houston Municipal System for an unprecedented five terms under two mayors.

In Harris County

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After two terms as Controller, Congresswoman Garcia was elected to the Harris County Commissioner's Court. The first Hispanic and first woman to be elected in her own right to the office, she continued her advocacy for working families and made certain Harris County took care of its most defenseless, all while making certain Harris County led the way for new jobs and economic development.

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After two terms as Controller, Congresswoman Garcia was elected to the Harris County Commissioner's Court. The first Hispanic and first woman to be elected in her own right to the office, she continued her advocacy for working families and made certain Harris County took care of its most defenseless, all while making certain Harris County led the way for new jobs and economic development.

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Fighting for Our Democracy

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Our democracy is under attack, and Sylvia has always stood on the front lines to defend it.

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Our democracy is under attack, and Sylvia has always stood on the front lines to defend it.

Lowering Costs and Making Life Affordable

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Families across Texas are feeling the squeeze. Sylvia is fighting to ensure that every family has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

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Families across Texas are feeling the squeeze. Sylvia is fighting to ensure that every family has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.

Standing Up for Women

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Women’s freedoms are under attack across the country, especially here in Texas. Sylvia refuses to stand by while extremists strip away women's rights.

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Women’s freedoms are under attack across the country, especially here in Texas. Sylvia refuses to stand by while extremists strip away women's rights.

An Economy for All

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Sylvia is fighting for an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top.

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Sylvia is fighting for an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top.

Fighting for Our Democracy

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Our democracy is under attack, and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia has always stood on the front lines to defend it.

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Our democracy is under attack, and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia has always stood on the front lines to defend it.

Standing Up for Women

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Women’s freedoms are under attack across the country, especially here in Texas. Sylvia refuses to stand by while extremists strip away women’s rights.

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Women’s freedoms are under attack across the country, especially here in Texas. Sylvia refuses to stand by while extremists strip away women’s rights.

Standing Up for Our Rights and Equality

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She proudly supports the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to protect the right to vote and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to make communities safer and rebuild trust.

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She proudly supports the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to protect the right to vote and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to make communities safer and rebuild trust.

Immigration Policy with a Heart

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Sylvia Garcia fights for fair, compassionate immigration policies rooted in moral conviction, not political convenience.

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Sylvia Garcia fights for fair, compassionate immigration policies rooted in moral conviction, not political convenience.

Fighting for Our Democracy

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They are targeting her because she is a fighter who refuses to back down. Sylvia knows that protecting democracy means protecting our rights, our freedoms, and our way of life.

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They are targeting her because she is a fighter who refuses to back down. Sylvia knows that protecting democracy means protecting our rights, our freedoms, and our way of life.

Lowering Costs and Making Life Affordable

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She is also working with local leaders to ensure that federal resources reach Houston families and strengthen our communities.

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She is also working with local leaders to ensure that federal resources reach Houston families and strengthen our communities.

Standing Up for Women

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She believes the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was a historic failure, and she is fighting to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act to safeguard access to safe, legal healthcare, abortion, and IVF.

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She believes the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was a historic failure, and she is fighting to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act to safeguard access to safe, legal healthcare, abortion, and IVF.

Standing Up for Our Rights and Equality

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Sylvia is a tireless advocate for immigrants, women, and the LGBTQ+ community. She has fought to close abusive detention centers, protect families from discrimination, and ensure every person can live freely and safely.

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Sylvia is a tireless advocate for immigrants, women, and the LGBTQ+ community. She has fought to close abusive detention centers, protect families from discrimination, and ensure every person can live freely and safely.

Immigration Policy with a Heart

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As the lead sponsor of the Dream and Promise Act, she has championed legislation that creates a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. She supports expanding Temporary Protected Status and reforming America’s immigration system to make it more humane and effective.

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As the lead sponsor of the Dream and Promise Act, she has championed legislation that creates a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. She supports expanding Temporary Protected Status and reforming America’s immigration system to make it more humane and effective.

Standing Up for Women

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Sylvia will never stop fighting to protect every woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions and access the care she deserves.

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Sylvia will never stop fighting to protect every woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions and access the care she deserves.

Public record

Complete current-service U.S. House floor record and selected highlights

3,838 captured official records

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Coverage: January 3, 2019 through July 23, 2026
Vote events
3,838
Unique measures
1,885
Final passage
1,352
Yes / No
2,265 / 1,461

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final passageVoted no

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed

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SYLVIA GARCIA is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.

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Issue: H R 8884

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Status: Passed

Garcia (TX) | D | TX | Nay

July 23, 2026
resolutionVoted yes

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed

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SYLVIA GARCIA is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.

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Issue: H CON RES 89

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Status: Passed

Garcia (TX) | D | TX | Yea

July 23, 2026
resolutionVoted no

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed

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SYLVIA GARCIA is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.

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Issue: H CON RES 113

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Status: Passed

Garcia (TX) | D | TX | Nay

July 22, 2026
final passageVoted no

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed

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SYLVIA GARCIA is recorded as voting no in the official record for on passage.

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Issue: H R 7008

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act

Status: Passed

Garcia (TX) | D | TX | Nay

July 22, 2026
amendmentNot voting

Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Failed

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SYLVIA GARCIA is recorded as not voting in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Official description: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Status: Failed

Garcia (TX) | D | TX | Not Voting

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted no

Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Agreed to

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SYLVIA GARCIA is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Official description: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Status: Agreed to

Garcia (TX) | D | TX | No

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted no

Issa of California Part A Amendment No. 30

Failed

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SYLVIA GARCIA is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Official description: Issa of California Part A Amendment No. 30

Amendment author: Issa of California Part A Amendment No. 30

Status: Failed

Garcia (TX) | D | TX | No

July 22, 2026
resolutionVoted no

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed

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SYLVIA GARCIA is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.

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Issue: H RES 1438

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Status: Passed

Garcia (TX) | D | TX | No

July 21, 2026

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$987,402.39
Total disbursements
$1,158,183.53
Cash on hand
$200,972.67
Committee debt
$0.00
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Candidate ID: H8TX29052

Name: GARCIA, SYLVIA R

Office: House

State: TX

District: TX29

Coverage start: 2025-01-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $987402.39

Total disbursements: $1158183.53

Cash on hand: $200972.67

Debts owed by committee: $0.00

Candidate contributions: $0.00

Loans made by candidate: $0.00

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  1. Election record

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  16. Public-record identity source

    SYLVIA GARCIA — official House Clerk member identity

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    SYLVIA GARCIA — U.S. House roll call 2026-283

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    SYLVIA GARCIA — U.S. House roll call 2026-282

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    SYLVIA GARCIA — U.S. House roll call 2026-281

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    SYLVIA GARCIA — U.S. House roll call 2026-280

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    SYLVIA GARCIA — U.S. House roll call 2026-276

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    SYLVIA GARCIA — U.S. House roll call 2026-275

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    SYLVIA GARCIA — U.S. House roll call 2026-274

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    SYLVIA GARCIA — U.S. House roll call 2026-254

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  25. Campaign-finance record

    SYLVIA GARCIA — official FEC candidate totals

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  26. Election record

    2026 Texas General Election — final ballot certification

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