TX-21 Democratic nominee?
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MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBiological scientist
PartyDemocratic
GenderFemale
LocationTexas
BackgroundBiological scientist
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EducationUniversity of Texas at Austin — BS
Notable personal detailsKristin A. Hook is a biological scientist and Democratic candidate for U.S. House Texas’ 21st Congressional District. She has worked in science policy and congressional oversight roles, including as a biological scientist at the U.S. Government Accountability Office and as a science fellow at the National Institutes of Health. She earned undergraduate degrees from the University of Texas at Austin and a PhD in behavioral biology from Cornell University.
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Kristin Hook is in the news because she will be the Democratic candidate in Texas’s 21st congressional district general election. Her opponent will be Republican Mark Teixeira, who just won the GOP primary with 60.9% of the vote. She is also expected to face independent candidate Dan McQueen in the race.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Kristin Hook for TX-21 Democratic nominee?
Texas AFT COPE
Public endorsement
Texas AFT COPE endorsed Kristin Hook for U.S. Congress in TX-21.
DC Statehood PAC
Elected official
DC Statehood PAC endorsed Kristin Hook for U.S. Representative in TX-21.
Joaquin Castro
Public figure
Joaquin Castro endorsed Kristin Hook for U.S. Congress in TX-21.
San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board
Public endorsement
San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board recommended Kristin Hook in the primary election.
San Antonio AFL-CIO
Labor organization
San Antonio AFL-CIO endorsed Kristin Hook in the 2026 primary election.
Austin Chronicle Editorial Board
Public figure
Austin Chronicle Editorial Board recommended Kristin Hook in the March 2026 primary election.
Hays County Young Democrats
Public figure
Hays County Young Democrats endorsed Kristin Hook in the 2026 Democratic primaries.
Liberal Austin Democrats
Public figure
Liberal Austin Democrats endorsed Kristin Hook in the March 3 contested primary races.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
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Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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