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Meet the candidates for Congressional District 22

Congressional District 22 was thrown into sudden campaign mode after Rep. Troy Nehls abruptly vacated the seat, triggering a rush of candidates and turning the race into one of the most crowded contests on the ballot this year.

Both political parties have flooded the field, with seven candidates stepping forward to compete for the district that represents much of Fort Bend County. For most of you, this is your congressional seat and the person elected will be your voice in Washington. With that many names in the mix, your ballot is going to look like a BINGO card.

I put together a guide to the candidates and their top priorities, so you can head to the voting booths with the information you need to wade through all the names. Check out my coverage for what you need to know about who's vying for the seat in District 22.

Claire Goodman, Katy reporter

claire.goodman@houstonchronicle.com

Latest Developments

Torchy's Tacos has released a statement in response to a hate group in the restaurant in Fort Worth.

Photo by: Mike Sutter/San Antonio Express-News

A Torchy's Tacos in Stafford closes its doors for good

The Houston-area location is one of seven Torchy's locations across the country that closed this week, but is the only one in Texas to do so.

Your Schools

Students protest outside Sam Houston Math, Science and Technology Center High School in support of Mauro Henriquez, a fellow student detained along with his father by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, calling for his release so he can return home and graduate with his class in Houston, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.

Photo by: Raquel Natalicchio, Houston Chronicle

Thousands of Houston-area students protest ICE arrests in walkouts

Fort Bend ISD students at Elkins High School in Missouri City walked out of class Tuesday morning to protest recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests.

Your Government

An envelope with zip ties for the ballot box at a voting site for the primary runoff election at La Quinta Inn near the Galleria in Houston on Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer

Meet the candidates in the race for Texas' 22nd Congressional District

Here's what to know about the contenders for Congressional District 22.

Town Square

Katy ISD is hiring, and the district is inviting interested job candidates to attend its Operations Job Fair from 9-11 a.m. on Feb. 7 and Katy High School.

The district is hiring all support roles from bus drivers to custodial staff.

Stay in the Know

Pet Supermarket, located at 1711 Spring Green Boulevard in Katy, has closed its doors.

Last Thoughts

As the proud owner of a 100-pound German Shepherd puppy that has three functioning brain cells and regularly walks into walls, I am always impressed by the pedigreed canines in the Westminster Dog Show.

The big winner from the show was Penny, a Doberman pinscher, who always remembers where her feet are and doesn't eat rocks.

I'm not saying I'm jealous, I'm just saying it must be nice having a dog that doesn't break furniture when he wags his tail.

Events at the Chronicle

Commissioner Sid Miller and challenger Nathan Sheets join the Houston Chronicle to discuss the Texas primary race.

Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and challenger Nathan Sheets will join senior political reporter Jeremy Wallace for a private Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 12, to take viewer questions on agricultural production, consumer protection and economic development ahead of the Texas primary election.