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TX-09 Democratic nominee?
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MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePublic health professional
PartyDemocratic
GenderMale
LocationTexas
BackgroundPublic health professional
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Notable personal detailsEarnest Clayton Jr. is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas's 9th Congressional District. He has worked in public health serving Houston communities and later taught Health Science. He describes his work as focused on health equity, education, and public policy.
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Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Earnest Clayton is in the news in connection with Texas primary elections being held to determine candidates for the November general election. The primaries include competitive, high-spending races for a U.S. Senate seat and multiple Congressional districts, with some contests expected to go to runoffs. Redistricting is also reshaping several districts and creating new openings in key races.
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TX-09 Democratic nominee?
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