Jackson, Gill Win Reelection in Texas House Races

Republicans Ronny Jackson and Brandon Gill retained their U.S. House seats in Texas districts 13 and 26 in the latest election results.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections

Jackson, Gill Win Reelection in Texas House Races

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Ronny Jackson won reelection to U.S. House District 13 with 65.3% of the vote, defeating Democrat Mark Nair. Brandon Gill won reelection to U.S. House District 26 with 54.5% of the vote over Democrat Steven Shook and Libertarian Phil Gray.

Why it matters

The results keep both incumbents in their seats for another term, based on complete but unofficial results from the Texas secretary of state. Jackson's tenure has drawn attention due to his prior career as a White House physician and a reported 2022 demotion that was later reversed.

Texas secretary of state complete but unofficial results show Jackson won District 13 with 65.3% of the vote and Gill won District 26 with 54.5%. The results remain unofficial, and certification status was not reported.

The players

Ronny Jackson

A Republican congressman representing Texas's 13th district, Jackson previously served as a White House physician under Barack Obama and Donald Trump.

Brandon Gill

A Republican congressman representing Texas's 26th district, Gill was first elected to the House in 2024 and took office in January 2025.

The details

Jackson, who assumed his House seat in 2021, previously served as the president's physician under Barack Obama and Donald Trump. He was reportedly demoted from Navy rear admiral to captain in 2022 after allegations of inappropriate behavior, a rank restored in 2025.

2021: Jackson assumed his House seat.
2022: Jackson was reportedly demoted from Navy rear admiral to captain.
2024: Gill was first elected to the House.
2025: Jackson's rank was restored.
Jan. 3, 2025: Gill assumed office.

Political Context

Jackson's reelection follows his 2022 reported demotion from Navy rear admiral to captain over allegations of inappropriate behavior during his White House physician service, a rank restored in 2025. Gill's win continues his tenure first established when he was elected in 2024.

Texas voters in districts 13 and 26 will keep Jackson and Gill as their House representatives for the next term. Both representatives will serve in Washington, with Gill's seat continuing from his first term that began in January 2025.

The takeaway

Voters in two Texas districts returned their incumbent Republicans to Congress with clear majorities. Watching official certification will confirm the final totals for both races.