Lauren B. Pena

U.S. Representative — District 37 · Republican Primary 2026

Republican

About ✓ Verified

Working-class educator and human trafficking survivor running on accountability, public safety, and protecting vulnerable populations. Lives in East Austin and has grassroots endorsements but minimal fundraising.

Key Positions ✓ Verified

Welfare reform that empowers families
Community policing and public safety
Federal spending accountability
Strong borders and responsible immigration
Sex Offender Deterrence Act (SODA)
Medical freedom and constitutional rights
Protecting the vulnerable and human trafficking survivors
Restoring government accountability

Strengths Sourced

Personal experience with human trafficking advocacy
Detailed welfare reform expertise
FEC-registered campaign structure

Concerns Sourced

Complex personal background may distract
Limited political establishment support
Challenging message to communicate

Endorsements ✓ Verified

Chris King (community organization)
John Belew (community organization)
Rick Rivera (community organization)
Kevin Allen (community organization)
Chyeanne Atchley (community organization)

Polling ✓ Verified

No polling available for this race

Fundraising ✓ Verified

FEC-registered (ID: H6TX35038) — minimal totals reported

Sources (20)

Lauren B. Peña Campaign Website (2026-02-24)
Lauren Peña Ballotpedia Profile (2026-02-24)
Lauren B. Peña Endorsements Page (2026-02-24)
Texas' 37th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary) - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Texas' 37th Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Janet Malzahn - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Q&A: Get to know candidates for US House District 37 Republican primary | Community Impact (2026-02-24)
Ge'Nell Gary - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Texas Primary Election - Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | BallotReady (2026-02-24)
Texas' 37th Congressional District - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 2026 - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Republican Party primaries in Texas, 2026 - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Lloyd Doggett - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Texas District 37 with Endorsements (2026-02-24)
Lauren B. Peña (@laurenbpena) • Instagram photos and videos (2026-02-24)
Endorsements | Texas Values ActionTexas Values Action (2026-02-24)
Complete List of THSC’s 2026 Endorsements - Policy (2026-02-24)
2026 Primary Election Endorsements - (2026-02-24)
Join Genell Gary for Texas Congressional District 37 | GeNell Gary (2026-02-24)
Ge'Nell Gary | BallotReady (2026-02-24)

Data last verified: Mar 3, 2026 · 20 sources cited

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