U.S. House · TX-14 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Thurman Bartie

Democratic candidate for Texas's 14th Congressional District

Former Port Arthur mayor, educator, pastor and funeral professional focused on affordable living and stronger local services.

DistrictTX-14

OfficeCongress

ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Thurman stands.

Campaign position

Supports workforce training, small business growth, fair wages and safer workplaces for Southeast Texas workers

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Supports stronger public school funding, teacher resources and classrooms preparing students for future opportunities

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Supports accessible local healthcare and defending the Affordable Care Act to lower families' medical costs

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Supports infrastructure investment, storm preparedness and energy reliability to protect Southeast Texas communities

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Supports mental healthcare, homelessness services and stable communities as foundations for lasting public safety

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Supports rolling back tariffs, removing housing barriers and stronger competition in healthcare and food markets

Record and background

2019 election
Experience
Port Arthur mayor
Served two terms leading the city.
1994 election
Experience
Justice of the peace
Served Jefferson County Precinct 8.

Experience
Government and law teacher
Taught at Memorial High School.
Experience
Baptist church pastor
Led First Sixth-Street Baptist Church for three years.
Experience
Funeral director
Worked at Hannah Funeral Home.
Experience
Embalmer
Practiced at Hannah Funeral Home.
Accomplishment
Ministry graduate degree
Earned a Master of Ministry at Tennessee Temple.

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