Representative Brandon Gill, Republican from Texas

Brandon Gill

Texas' 26th congressional district

TX-26 Midterms Intelligence

Brandon Gill represents a fast-growing, affluent North Texas seat that is safely Republican but not politically inert. The district’s R+27 lean gives him wide ideological room, and with just one year in office plus Budget, Judiciary, and Oversight assignments, he is positioned as a conservative messenger on immigration, crime, and anti-Washington themes. The constituency is defined less by economic distress than by suburban asset protection: median income is $116,898, homeownership runs 71.0%, and home values sit at $432,700. That makes this a prosperity district where voters are attentive to taxes, public order, and cultural signaling.

For advocates, the opening is to frame issues through competence, cost, and community stability rather than need-based appeals. A 19.7% Hispanic population and 10.6% Asian population suggest a diversifying suburban electorate, but not one that rewards progressive language; messages should stress border control, anti-bureaucratic efficiency, and protecting family finances. The strategic tension is between hard-right primary incentives and the practical priorities of high-income homeowners who want growth without disorder.

Representative Brandon Gill represents Texas's 26th congressional district, serving 830,132 constituents. The district has an estimated median household income of $116,898 and an unemployment rate of 4%.

Economic & Demographic Snapshot

830,132Population
↑ 54,397
$116,898Median Incomenat'l $37,585
↑ $7,950
4%Unemploymentnat'l 3.5%
→ no change
4.1%Poverty Ratenat'l 12.4%
↓ 0.3%
71.0%Homeownershipnat'l 65.5%
→ no change
$1,808Median Rentnat'l $1,163
↑ $210
0.2%Public Transitnat'l 5%
→ no change
29.1 minMean Commutenat'l 26.4 min
↑ 0.1 min

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2017-2021 vs. 2019-2023). All figures are statistical estimates with 90% confidence level.

Texas District 26 Demographics

Median Age 38.1 (vs 38.5) · Homeownership 71% (vs 65.5%) · Bachelor’s+ 47.6% (vs 33.7%) · Poverty 4.1% (vs 12.4%) · Income $116,898 (vs $37,585)

Key Issues for This District
Immigration policyHealthcare accessRent burden

Age Distribution

Near the national median age (38.1 vs 38.5 nationally). The largest age cohort is 40–49 at 15.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

White residents are the largest group at 60.1%. Also significant: Hispanic (19.7%), Asian (10.6%).

* Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Racial categories include both Hispanic and non-Hispanic individuals.

Education

Highly educated: 47.6% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, well above the 33.7% national average. 16.3% hold a post-graduate degree.

Income Distribution

Median household income is $116,898, well above the $37,585 national median.

Housing

Homeownership at 71% (vs 65.5% nationally). Median rent is $1,808. Median home value is $432,700.

How People Get to Work

66.7% drive alone. Average commute is 29.1 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
Data represents 5-year statistical estimates for increased reliability.

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