THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
LAUREN B. PEÑA
Candidate for U.S. House · Texas · District 37
THE PERSON
Background
Lauren Peña’s background includes policy advising, legal advocacy, and community work. The reference also reports involvement with Austin public-safety oversight bodies.
Education
- Southern New Hampshire University · bachelor’s degree, 2024
- University of Texas and Austin Community College · attendance reported, 2023
Background sources checked November 1, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 37 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State · Certified general election ballot ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.