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Thurman Bartie

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Texas

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Democrat

Thurman Bartie

Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Texas

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TX-14 Democratic nominee?

$6.9K

MAY 27, 2026

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Thurman Bartie is trading at 100% to win the TX-14 Democratic nominee? on prediction markets.

Candidate Overview

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Current rolePolitician

PartyDemocratic

GenderMale

LocationTexas

BackgroundPolitician

EducationPrairie View A&M University (Political Science studies)

Notable personal detailsThurman Bill Bartie is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas' 14th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has served in local public roles in Port Arthur, Texas, including as mayor and as a Jefferson County Justice of the Peace. He has also worked as an educator (teaching government-related courses), a pastor, and as a licensed funeral director and embalmer.

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Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedSep 2, 2026

Thurman Bartie is in the news mainly because of the broader redistricting fight affecting congressional maps and future elections. Recent Supreme Court rulings have narrowed Voting Rights Act protections, and those decisions are being tied to ongoing map disputes in states like Texas and Alabama. The coverage suggests these legal changes could shape future district lines and House races, but it does not provide many person-specific details about Bartie himself.

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CNCBS News4 months ago