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Earnest Clayton
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Texas
TX-09 Democratic nominee?
$29.2K
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
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$29.2KMAR 10, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePublic health professional
PartyDemocratic
LocationTexas
BackgroundPublic health professional
Notable personal detailsEarnest “Clayton” Clayton is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 9th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has described his background as being born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas, and has worked in public health, education (teaching Health Science), and policy-related roles. His campaign emphasizes issues including health access, environmental health, infrastructure, and community safety.
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Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Earnest Clayton is in the news as a candidate in Texas’s 34th congressional district, which is being watched as a targeted House seat heading into the 2026 midterms. The recent coverage does not report a result for his race, but it shows the district is part of a broader Republican-versus-Democratic battle over House control. More generally, Texas primaries and redistricting fights are shaping the landscape around his campaign.
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FNFox News5 months ago
NRCC launches Tax Day ads targeting 28 Democrats over tax cuts vote
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NNNBC News6 months ago
Incumbents are at risk as the first primaries of the midterm elections get underway
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TMThe Mercury News4 months ago
Tennessee lawmakers pass House map carving up majority-Black district
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TBThe Boston Globe4 months ago
Alabama and Tennessee move to draw new congressional districts in wake of Supreme Court ruling
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