Thurman Bartie

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Thurman Bartie

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TX-14 Democratic nominee?

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MAY 27, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleMayor

PartyDemocratic

GenderMale

LocationTexas

BackgroundPolitician

EducationDoctorate, Tennessee Temple University (Organizational Leadership, 2013)

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 as mayor of Port Arthur, Texas, and previously worked as an educator and pastor. He also served as a Jefferson County Justice of the Peace (Precinct 8).

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Last updatedMay 20, 2026

Thurman Bartie is in the news mainly because of Texas redistricting and the 2026 House map. The Supreme Court let Texas keep its new congressional map in place for the 2026 elections, and a later ruling further limited race-based districting challenges, which could affect ongoing litigation in the state. Separately, Republicans have lost ground in several key House districts, making the broader midterm landscape more competitive.

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