Kristin Hook
Candidate for Texas 21st Congressional District · Democrat
On the 2026 ballotCandidate · Texas 21st 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 21 · read Sep 24, 2026
The District
What Texas 21st Congressional District covers
Covers all of Kerr County, Gillespie County, Bandera County, Blanco County, Real County, Kendall County and Comal County; parts of Hays County and Bexar County.
302 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 21st Congressional District
U.S. Rep 21
2024 General Election · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| RoyRepublican | Republican | 263,744 | 61.9% |
| HookDemocrat | Democrat | 153,764 | 36.1% |
| KingLibertarian | Libertarian | 8,914 | 2.1% |
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 21
2022 General Election · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| RoyRepublican | Republican | 207,405 | 62.8% |
| ZapataDemocrat | Democrat | 122,676 | 37.2% |
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 21
2020 General Election · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| RoyRepublican | Republican | 235,741 | 52.0% |
| DavisDemocrat | Democrat | 205,780 | 45.4% |
| DiBiancaLibertarian | Libertarian | 8,666 | 1.9% |
| WakelyGreen | Green | 3,564 | 0.8% |
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 current public office (former biologist, U.S. Government Accountability Office; 2024 Democratic nominee TX-21)
Holds no current public office per the candidate's own published biography; no official voting record. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Official source · source
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
- $241,265cycle to date through Jun 30
- Cash on Hand
- $104,069cycle to date through Jun 30
- Spent
- $137,196cycle to date through Jun 30
- Debts Owed
- $131cycle 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.
- Pivot Group$28,312.68
- Assemble The Agency Llc$28,000.00
- Cobalt Compliance Llc$10,000.00
- Everyaction$7,406.10
- Juven Capitol Strategies$6,024.67
Campaign finance — Dr. Kristin Hook For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — Dr. Kristin Hook For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $241,265.06 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $137,195.85 · cash on hand $104,069.01 · debts owed by the committee $131.03 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $236,895.06 (98%); PACs and other political committees $4,170.00 (2%); Party committees $200.00 (0%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): digital $38,710.09; direct mail $31,561.26; general consulting $14,983.67; compliance and treasurer $12,500.00; staff, contractors and reimbursements $11,933.33; other $8,116.54.
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 Kristin
Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign on Google $7,900–$9,700 (ad ranges); outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.
Mar 4, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads — Dr. Kristin Hook for Congress (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (Dr. Kristin Hook for Congress). 5 ads since Nov 2024; $7,900–$9,700 (Google creative spend ranges).
Mar 4, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · sourceGoogle/YouTube ads — Dr. Kristin Hook for COngress (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (Dr. Kristin Hook for COngress). No ads in the 2026 cycle; 2 ads Oct–Nov 2024 during the 2024 cycle, $16,500–$22,000 (Google creative spend ranges; 2 video). Earlier-cycle ads are not included in 2026 totals.
Nov 6, 2024 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
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
“Our district does lean conservative, but a lot of people are waking up to seeing how politicians have not been serving the needs of working Texans for a very long time. That wealth inequality has become so much more apparent, and my policy, and you know, platform is about working Texans and working families and building back power for us”
“I'm going to steal from Molly Ivins here -- I think the greatest division we have in our country is not left versus right, it's top versus bottom”
“I believe a more humane and pragmatic immigration system is possible. Congress needs to modernize our current immigration laws to balance national security, economic needs, and the human rights of immigrants and asylum seekers.”
“To rein in inflation, we must lower the cost of living for people. That means building more affordable housing, expanding child care and health care supply, allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, and cracking down on corporate price gouging and monopolies. Combined with responsible fiscal policy, these evidence-based steps can reduce inflation while protecting workers and boosting the economy.”
“As a working-class Democrat, I believe hard work should be rewarded and that our economy should work for all of us -- not billionaires or special interests. To make life more affordable, I will fight to lower the cost of housing, health care, child care, elder care, and groceries. I support raising the federal minimum wage, unrigging our tax code so the wealthy pay their fair share, and strengthening Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security so everyone can live and retire in dignity.”
“I'm running to fight for affordability, demand accountability, and expand opportunity for working Texans.”
Interviews and Published Statements
Kristin Hook | 2026 candidate for Texas' 21st Congressional District
Jan 8, 2026 · Self-published · San Antonio Report · source
In the News
Press coverage
- Former MLB star Mark Teixeira, scientist Kristin Hook set for November matchup in Texas' 21st Congressional DistrictMar 4, 2026 · Press · Texas Public Radio
- Texas CD 21 interview: Kristin HookFeb 20, 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.drkristinhook.org captured 2026-09-24T19:37:46Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourceCampaign website: https://www.drkristinhook.org
Source: https://www.drkristinhook.org
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Texas 21st Congressional District
- Mark TeixeiraRepublican · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. House, Texas 21st District — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "KRISTIN HOOK" (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-21
Democrat · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 4, 2026 · Official · Texas Secretary of State
Not on file for Kristin yet: Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_4atk3xr77.
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