Democratic incumbent Sylvia Garcia is facing off against Republican challenger Martha Fierro in the race for Congressional District 29 in the upcoming Nov. 3 general election.
Some context
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives are elected for two-year terms with no term limits. Following congressional redistricting, which will take effect in January, District 29 will cover portions of north Harris County. Currently, the district covers portions of central and southeast Harris County.
What you need to know
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