Katy Padilla Stout
Candidate for Texas 23rd Congressional District · Democrat
On the 2026 ballotCandidate · Texas 23rd Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Texas Secretary of State — 2026 November General Election candidate list (Candidate Bio Portal, status 'Candidate in the General Election'; certified 2026-08-28): U. S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 23 · read Sep 24, 2026
The District
What Texas 23rd Congressional District covers
Covers all of Brewster County, Pecos County, Hudspeth County, Culberson County, Presidio County, Val Verde County, Crockett County, Reeves County, Terrell County, Jeff Davis County, Edwards County, Uvalde County, Sutton County, Kinney County, Medina County and 9 more; parts of Maverick County and El Paso County.
366 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: enacted plan "PLANC2333 (Texas congressional plan, 2025)" (H.B. 4, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025); signed by Gov. Abbott Aug 29, 2025); 2026 status: In effect for the 2026 elections: a three-judge district court's preliminary injunction (Nov 18, 2025) was stayed by the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec 4, 2025; used for the Mar 3, 2026 primary. Official file https://data.capitol.texas.gov/dataset/planc2333 · Precinct lines: no contest override (the 2020-2024 House contests were on the prior lines); no-electorate fill where 2020 census blocks hold 0 people; no-electorate fill where 2020 census blocks hold 0 people
Results
Certified results for Texas 23rd Congressional District
U.S. Rep 23
2024 General Election · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| GonzalesRepublican | Republican | 180,702 | 62.3% |
| LimonDemocrat | Democrat | 109,357 | 37.7% |
Official canvass returns (Texas Secretary of State), compiled by the Texas Legislative Council and reported by 2024 primary/general election VTDs · Texas Legislative Council, Capitol Data Portal — Comprehensive Election Datasets
U.S. Rep 23
2022 General Election · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| GonzalesRepublican | Republican | 116,707 | 55.9% |
| LiraDemocrat | Democrat | 80,922 | 38.8% |
| LopezIndependent | Independent | 11,177 | 5.4% |
Official canvass returns (Texas Secretary of State), compiled by the Texas Legislative Council and reported by 2022 general election VTDs · Texas Legislative Council, Capitol Data Portal — Comprehensive Election Datasets
U.S. Rep 23
2020 General Election · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| GonzalesRepublican | Republican | 149,417 | 50.6% |
| Ortiz JonesDemocrat | Democrat | 137,740 | 46.6% |
| VillelaLibertarian | Libertarian | 8,371 | 2.8% |
Official canvass returns (Texas Secretary of State), compiled by the Texas Legislative Council and reported by 2020 general election VTDs · Texas Legislative Council, Capitol Data Portal — Comprehensive Election Datasets
Key Votes
The record
No public voting record
Holds no elected public office. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · GOTV Intel review of official candidate lists
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 24
- Raised
- $484,915cycle to date through Jun 30
- Cash on Hand
- $171,373cycle to date through Jun 30
- Spent
- $313,542cycle to date through Jun 30
- Debts Owed
- $0cycle to date through Jun 30
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jun 30, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- Conexion Political Llc$35,855.34
- Switchboard Public Benefit Corporation$26,073.84
- Cacsm$20,758.00
- Campaignology Llc$10,500.00
- 3D Signs$9,771.71
Campaign finance — Katy Padilla Stout For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — Katy Padilla Stout For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $484,915.03 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $313,542.25 · cash on hand $171,372.78 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $440,407.26 (91%); PACs and other political committees $23,000.01 (5%); Candidate contributions $7,392.42 (2%); Candidate loans $2,400.00 (0%); Transfers from authorized committees $7,400.00 (2%); Other receipts (refunds, offsets, other) $4,315.34 (1%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): other $90,149.45; staff, contractors and reimbursements $50,825.74; digital $41,025.74; media and advertising $35,855.34; fundraising $31,258.00; compliance and treasurer $1,750.00.
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Katy
Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign $0 on Google; outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. Against: outside Google ads $1,650–$2,025; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $159,445. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.
Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads — NO GOING BACK PAC INC. (opposing)
NO GOING BACK PAC INC. — opposing this candidate (evidence: schedule e). 3 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $750–$925 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 3 of them also linked to other candidates.
Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · sourceGoogle/YouTube ads — AMERICA PAC (opposing)
AMERICA PAC — opposing this candidate (evidence: schedule e). 2 ads since Nov 2024; spend on these ads $900–$1,100 (Google creative spend ranges, geo-allocated); 2 of them also linked to other candidates.
Sep 23, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Independent Expenditures
FEC independent expenditures on file: $159,669 supporting, $293,561 opposing, across 23 reports.
NO GOING BACK PAC INC.Opposing · $121,182
9 reports, newest Oct 8, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Somos PACSupporting · $102,960
3 reports, newest Sep 30, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
FREEDOM CAUCUS FUNDOpposing · $98,252
1 report, newest Sep 22, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
America PACOpposing · $70,927
5 reports, newest Oct 5, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
AB PACSupporting · $31,359
2 reports, newest Oct 5, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Texas Organizing Project PACSupporting · $25,350
2 reports, newest Oct 8, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
PATRIOTIC LEADERSHIP PACOpposing · $3,200
1 report, newest Oct 2, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“He is trying to normalize hate and desensitize people to that, therefore making discrimination easier”
“I am running on affordability. I am running on health care. I am running on access to education, universal pre-K, student loan reform”
“I think (Americans) want hardworking people who have been here making a living, paying their taxes, raising their children, they want them to be able to stay. Nobody is asking to do these mass deportations and to treat people in such a not dignified manner”
“I understand we have a border and we need to be able to protect that border. I think we need to support people in those positions (border officers) so they do a good job and are upholding the law”
“When it comes to our country, we should treat anybody who is on American soil with due process. And it broke my heart and it is one of the reasons why I ran when I saw due process not being followed by this administration”
In the News
Press coverage
- Katy Padilla Stout on 'The Source'Mar 17, 2026 · Press · Texas Public Radio
- Democrat Katy Padilla Stout sees opening in Texas' 23rd Congressional District after GOP shake-upMar 12, 2026 · Press · Texas Public Radio
- Democrat confident she can flip West Texas US House district blueMar 5, 2026 · Press · Border Report
- Texas CD 23 candidate interview: Katy Padilla StoutFeb 25, 2026 · Press · KSAT
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
Campaign website capture
Campaign website https://www.katyforcongress.com/ captured 2026-09-24T19:42:26Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourceCampaign website: https://www.katyforcongress.com/
Source: Exa search, katyforcongress.com
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Texas 23rd Congressional District
- Brandon HerreraRepublican · On the 2026 ballot
- Ben MendozaIndependent · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. House, Texas 23rd District — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "KATY PADILLA STOUT" (DEM) on the Texas Secretary of State (Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election) certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of 2026-08-28). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Texas Secretary of State (Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election) · sourceU.S. Representative · TX-23
Democrat · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 4, 2026 · Official · Texas Secretary of State
Not on file for Katy yet: Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_4grxzavtt.
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