TX-27 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePublic school teacher
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
LocationTexas
BackgroundPublic school teacher
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EducationTexas State University, Education (2006)
Notable personal detailsTanya W. Lloyd is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas' 27th Congressional District. She has worked as a public school teacher with Lockhart Independent School District and has also held roles including office manager/receptionist, realtor, church secretary, and small-business worker. She previously ran for TX-27 in 2024 and ran again in the 2026 cycle.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to raise wages and expand social supports (universal daycare, fully funded public education) and advocates tax policies that help working families and stronger worker protections. Emphasizes economic investments for rural and working families and protections for farmers.
Healthcare
The candidate states that healthcare is a universal right and affirms guaranteed access to abortion and full reproductive rights. The campaign emphasizes expanding rural healthcare and making healthcare affordable for all.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate has made statements supporting both restrictive enforcement measures (including proposals to temporarily close the border, establish forward operating bases, and limit asylum processing) and more pro-immigrant measures (mentions of supporting DACA and work programs or paths to citizenship). The available sources present conflicting signals on whether her overall approach prioritizes enforcement or expanded legal pathways.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports guaranteed access to abortion and full reproductive rights and calls for protecting reproductive healthcare from political interference, including restoring legal protections for abortion. Advocates expanding access to comprehensive reproductive health services such as abortion and contraception.
Climate & Energy
Supports investment in local, community-owned renewable energy (solar, wind, biomass) to lower costs and create jobs; prioritizes water and mineral rights protection, conservation, regenerative agriculture, and resilient rural infrastructure to address severe weather and drought.
News
Tanya Lloyd is being mentioned in the context of a broader shift in the 2026 House race, where Republicans have lost ground in several key districts. The update suggests some seats are becoming more competitive and that Democrats may have a better path to retaking the House. No specific new action or statement from Lloyd is included in the provided summaries.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Tanya Lloyd for TX-27 Democratic nominee?
Texas AFL-CIO COPE
Labor organization
Texas AFL-CIO COPE included Tanya Lloyd in its 2026 general election pro-worker endorsements.
Texas AFL-CIO COPE
Labor organization
Texas AFL-CIO COPE announced Tanya Lloyd among its 2026 primary election pro-worker endorsements.
BLET Texas State Legislative Board
Public endorsement
The BLET Texas State Legislative Board endorsed Tanya Lloyd.
Texas AFL-CIO
Labor organization
The Texas AFL-CIO backed Tanya Lloyd as part of its 2026 pro-worker candidate slate.
Lone Star Left
Public figure
Lone Star Left endorsed Tanya Lloyd in its final congressional endorsements.
Austin Chronicle Editorial Board
Public figure
The Austin Chronicle Editorial Board endorsed Tanya Lloyd in the March 2026 primary election.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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