U.S. House, District 8: who gets your vote?
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Data last updated: Oct 14, 2026 (federal ballot roster). Verify approaching elections with your state election office.
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JESSICA HART STEINMANN
Running for U.S. House · Texas District 8
NationalRepublican
LAURA JONES
Running for U.S. House · Texas District 8
NationalDemocrat
Job fit
Top issues
Ranked by what Americans say matters most (Pew, 2026)
JESSICA HART STEINMANN
- Crime & safety
"Our country must return to law and order," framed alongside fighting human trafficking and 'lawfare' against political opponents. 3 - Immigration
"I will fight to finish President Trump's wall, end catch-and-release, and restore law and order at our southern border." 3 - Climate & energy
Calls to "end crippling restrictions and unleash American energy," positioning the US as the world's dominant energy producer. 3
No public stance found on: Health care costs, Cost of living & jobs, Guns
More on their website →LAURA JONES
- Health care costs
"Healthcare is a basic human right, not a privilege," advocating expanded Medicare for All and government negotiation on drug prices. 2 - Cost of living & jobs
Supports raising the minimum wage and tying it to cost of living, while requiring billionaires and large corporations to "pay what they owe." 2
No public stance found on: Guns, Crime & safety, Immigration, Climate & energy
More on their website →How they voted on top issues
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JESSICA HART STEINMANN
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LAURA JONES
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Sources
- ABOUT — Jessica Steinmann · checked 2026-10-18 used in: Experience
- Laura Jones for U.S. Congress | Texas District 8 · checked 2026-10-18 used in: Experience, Top issues
- jessicasteinmann.com used in: Top issues
- FEC · 2026 cycle used in: Money
- FEC · 2026 cycle used in: Money