Lauren Peña
TX-37 Republican nominee?
$10.4K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleParalegal
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationTexas
BackgroundParalegal
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EducationSouthern New Hampshire University — B.A., Political Science and Government (2024)
Notable personal detailsLauren B. Peña is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas's 37th Congressional District (2026). She has an authorized campaign committee, LAUREN4TEXAS, registered with the Federal Election Commission. She has been described in public candidate listings as a paralegal and has also been listed as holding a B.A. in Political Science and Government from Southern New Hampshire University (2024).
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes and bringing accountability to government spending, opposes what she calls out-of-control city taxes, and advocates banning taxpayer-funded lobbying and reducing wasteful spending. Emphasizes tax relief for hardworking Texans and limiting government spending rather than expanding taxes or redistribution.
Healthcare
Supports market-based reforms: expanding competition across state lines, increasing price transparency, and expanding Health Savings Accounts; opposes federal mandates and favors returning medical decision-making to patients and medical professionals while protecting providers’ conscience and parental authority.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement and restoring the rule of law at the border, emphasizing protecting American workers and securing the border through "real enforcement."
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding U.S. energy production and prioritizing energy independence and lower energy costs for families; frames energy as a national security and cost-of-living issue and emphasizes “unleashing American energy.”
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate affirms strong support for the Second Amendment and says she will protect gun rights while opposing federal targeting of gun owners. She has drafted and testified on legislation described as related to gun rights and includes protecting the Second Amendment among her stated human-rights priorities.
News
Lauren Peña is among the Trump-backed candidates in Texas Republican primaries who advanced to the May 2026 runoff elections. The latest reporting says several endorsed candidates won outright, while others, including Peña, moved on to another round. The broader picture is that Trump’s endorsements have had mixed results across the Texas races.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Lauren Peña for TX-37 Republican nominee?
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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