Lauren B. Peña
Candidate for Texas 37th Congressional District · Republican
On the 2026 ballotCandidate · Texas 37th 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 37 · read Sep 24, 2026
Running for Texas 37th Congressional District, Nov 3 General. The race page has 1 other candidate, 2 certified results. See the race
The District
What Texas 37th Congressional District covers
Covers part of Travis County.
174 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
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
- New finance report · Oct 3
- Raised
- $117,890cycle to date through Jun 30
- Cash on Hand
- $770cycle to date through Jun 30
- Spent
- $117,120cycle 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.
- Frontline Strategies Llc$82,673.00
- I77 Strategies Llc$19,862.25
- I360$2,500.00
- Donorbureau$520.10
Campaign finance · Lauren4Texas: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance · Lauren4Texas: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $117,889.63 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $117,119.71 · cash on hand $769.92 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $117,889.63 (100%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): fundraising $83,193.10; general consulting $19,862.25; other $3,125.00; digital $2,500.00.
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission
Filings
- Q3 ReportFEC · through Sep 30, 2026View the Filing
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“The people of TX-37 deserve real progress and real affordability, not the millionaire yes-man who's been holding us back.”
“My plan: innovation in tech + nuclear energy + strong trade schools = a booming local economy and real opportunity across Texas. That's real progress, the kind that lifts up working families and creates good jobs.”
“Fight like the Alamo. Fight like your freedom is on the line, because it is. Don't give in to socialism. I've lived under government dependence, and it isn't freedom. Never back down.”
“Free, fair, and secure elections are the foundation of public trust in government.”
“I introduced and secured the adoption of the "Survivors Rights" plank to the state platform at the the 2026 Republican Party of Texas Convention. This plank affirms that human trafficking survivors should not be penalized in child custody cases because they were victims of exploitation and that CPS should prioritize reunification with survivor parents whenever appropriate. For survivors across Texas, this is an important step toward justice, healing, and keeping families together.”
“My top priorities are restoring accountability in government, strengthening public safety, and protecting constitutional rights. As a survivor of human trafficking, I bring a unique perspective to protecting the most vulnerable, honoring veterans, and ensuring taxpayer dollars effectively serve families, workers, and small businesses.”
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“I live in the heart of the district in East Austin. Redistricting places me at the center of its impact. I experience these policies alongside my constituents, giving me the perspective and urgency needed to ensure families have access to resources and responsive representation.”
In the News
Press coverage
- SOLID TALK Episode 39: Texas Republic · The Fight to Save AustinAug 21, 2026 · Press · SOLID TALK Podcast
- Q&A: Get to know candidates for US House District 37 Republican primaryJan 30, 2026 · Press · Community Impact
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
Campaign website capture
Campaign website https://www.lauren4congress.com captured 2026-09-25T01:01:37Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourceCampaign website: https://www.lauren4congress.com
Source: https://communityimpact.com/north-central-austin/election/qa-get-to-know-candidates-for-us-house-district-37-republican-primary/
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. House, Texas 37th District · November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "LAUREN B. PEÑA" (REP) on the TX official election authority certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of read 2026-09-24). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · TX official election authority · sourceU.S. Representative · TX-37
Republican · Candidate · Filed for 2026
Sep 4, 2026 · Official · Texas Secretary of State
Not on file for Lauren yet: Advertising. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_k82w3hecc.
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