Lauren PenaRepublicanLauren B. Peña grew up in Austin knowing what it means to be failed by the system. She survived human trafficking, rebuilt her life through faith and family, and watched her community be destroyed by failed left-wing governance. She is a constitutional conservative, a mother of six, and a longtime Austin resident fightU.S. House members represent a single district and serve two-year terms. They introduce bills, control the federal budget, and vote on laws.
In the general election, the candidates who advanced face off and the winner takes office.