Q&A: Meet the 5 Democratic primary candidates running for US House District 22

A guide to the candidates running for Texas’ 22nd Congressional District in 2026

Chris Fernandez is from Matamoros, Mexico. He has a degree in accounting. 

Chris previously served in the U.S. Army.

Chris previously ran for U.S. House Texas District 22 in 2020 but did not win.

Chris Fernandez - Ballotpedia

Chris previously ran for U.S. representative for Texas' 22nd District in 2020 but did not win.

Believes Congress should retain the power of the purse, its authority to control taxing and spending.

- Believes Congress should retain the power of the purse, its authority to control taxing and spending.

Economy

As of January 22, 2026, Chris Fernandez did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Said "I believe the major aspect of my platform is healthcare and real immigration reform."

- Said "I believe the major aspect of my platform is healthcare and real immigration reform."

Healthcare

Education

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Facebook

Instagram

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Chris Fernandez

As of January 22, 2026, Chris Fernandez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Here's who will be on March primary ballots in the Houston area ...

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Texas currently has 36 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become national law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain policy areas, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms. To hold this office, a candidate must be a legal resident of Texas for at least seven years before their election. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.