Fort Worth voters heading to the polls on Nov. 3 will decide who represents them in five U.S. House districts that were reshaped by last year’s redistricting. The races feature a mix of seasoned incumbents, fresh challengers and an open seat, each laying out distinct policy priorities that reflect the concerns of families, faith communities and small‑business owners across the region.
District 24 – Beth Van Duyne vs. Kevin Burge
Republican Rep. Beth Van Duyne of Irving is seeking reelection against Democrat Kevin Burge, a cybersecurity manager at Caterpillar who previously served as a senior technical adviser during the Biden administration. The district covers northeast Tarrant County, Dallas‑Fort Worth International Airport and part of northern Dallas County.
Van Duyne says a second term would let her push for tax cuts to spur economic growth and expand illegal immigration law‑enforcement operations. Burge emphasizes cost‑of‑living affordability, revising federal school‑funding formulas and curbing the expansion of executive power.
Financial disclosures show Van Duyne raised $2.1 million and spent $3.3 million, leaving $1.6 million on hand. Burge reported $334,210 raised, $252,864 spent and $81,346 remaining.
District 6 – Jake Ellzey vs. Danny Minton
Republican Jake Ellzey, a veteran who has served since 2021, faces Democrat Danny Minton, a surgical‑technology specialist and sales executive. The district now includes Tarrant, Dallas, Johnson, Ellis and Navarro counties after redistricting.
Ellzey’s platform highlights defending the Second Amendment, preserving anti‑abortion laws, securing the U.S.–Mexico border, protecting private‑property rights and cutting taxes. Minton calls for affordable health care, ending unnecessary wars, a compassionate immigration approach and strong public‑education support.
Ellzey’s campaign raised $5.5 million, spent nearly $2.6 million and holds almost $2.6 million in cash. Minton raised $147,189, spent $107,550 and has $39,638 on hand.
District 12 – Craig Goldman vs. Angela “Heli” Rodriguez Prilliman
First‑term Republican Craig Goldman seeks a second term against Democrat Angela “Heli” Rodriguez Prilliman. The district spans western Tarrant County and northern Parker County, including Weatherford and Aledo.
Goldman’s priorities are border security, eliminating wasteful government spending, improving home affordability, cutting taxes and supporting law‑enforcement. Prilliman advocates for universal health care, universal childcare, stronger public‑education funding and comprehensive campaign‑finance reform.
Goldman reported $1.9 million raised, $956,139 spent and nearly $1.5 million remaining. Financial data for Prilliman’s campaign were not available.
District 25 – Roger Williams vs. Dione Sims
Republican incumbent Roger Williams of Willow Park runs against Democrat Dione Sims, a community activist. The district now includes parts of Tarrant, Johnson and Parker counties after the redistricting shuffle.
Williams emphasizes expanding military funding, responsible spending cuts, lower taxes, border security and reducing regulations that hinder small businesses. Sims focuses on affordable health‑care access, affordable childcare, community‑chosen data‑center placement and restoring government accountability.
Williams raised $1.6 million, spent $1 million and retains more than $1.2 million. Sims reported $546 raised, $3,550 spent and a $3,003 deficit.
District 30 – Frederick Haynes vs. Everett Jackson
Democrat Frederick Haynes, pastor of Friendship‑West Baptist Church, and Republican Everett Jackson, a small‑business owner, vie for an open seat after redistricting removed Rep. Jasmine Crockett from the district.
Haynes’ platform centers on economic prosperity, development without displacement and environmental justice. Jackson prioritizes job growth, national security, expanding the Child Tax Credit and securing America’s energy independence.
Haynes raised $694,864, spent $535,828 and holds $159,035. Jackson raised $25,348, spent $22,885 and has $2,463 on hand.
What Voters Should Know
All five races will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. Voters can find polling locations and early‑voting information in the Fort Worth Report Tarrant County Voter Guide. The varied fundraising totals illustrate the competitive nature of these contests, while the candidates’ stated priorities reflect core concerns of Fort Worth families: economic opportunity, border security, affordable health care and protecting constitutional freedoms.
Original reporting: Fort Worth Report — read the source article.