Veronica Escobar

Veronica Escobar (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 16th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2019. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Escobar (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 16th Congressional District. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. She advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.

Along with Sylvia Garcia, Escobar is the first Hispanic woman to represent Texas in the U.S. House.1