• Candidate Forum for TX Congressional District 9

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    Name: Candidate Forum for TX Congressional District 9
    Date: January 27, 2026
    Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
    Registration: Register Now
    Event Description:
    The Pasadena Chamber is proud to host a Candidate Forum for the upcoming TX Congressional District 9 to provide our community with a unique opportunity to hear directly from those seeking to represent our region. 

    All candidates who filed for the Republican or Democratic primary in the newly drawn 9th Congressional District of Texas have been invited to participate in the candidate forum.

    Candidates will publicly address important business and community issues during a moderated question and answer session. Following the moderated discussion, candidates will meet face-to-face with attendees.

    All candidates are invited to participate in this event to engage with their constituents.  Candidates also have the option to sponsor this event for added visibility during the event.

    Confirmed participants as of January 15, 2026.  
    **Names are listed to reflect Harris County ballot order per the Texas Secretary of State:

    Republican Candidates:
    • Dwayne Stovall
    • Briscoe Cain
    • Michael Curran
    • Alexandra Mealer
    • Dan Mims
    • Terry Thain
    • Crystal Sarmiento
    ​Democratic Candidates:
    • Terry Virts
    • Todd Ivey
    • Leticia Gutierrez
    • Earnest Clayton Jr.
    • Peter Filler
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    Location:
    Texas Chiropractic College
    Shelby and Connie Elliot Auditorium
    5912 Spencer Hwy
    Pasadena, TX 77505
    Date/Time Information:
    Tuesday, January 27
    5:00pm - 9:00pm
    • 5pm: Doors Open / Networking Begins
    • 5:30pm: Republican Panel
    • 7:00pm: Networking Break
    • 7:30pm: Democratic Panel
    • 8:30pm: Networking
    • 9:00pm: Program and Networking Concludes
    Contact Information:
    Erin Webb
    Fees/Admission:
    Sponsorship Opportunities:
    Platinum Sponsor: $5,000
    Gold Sponsor: $2,500
    Silver Sponsor: $1,000
    Bronze Sponsor: $500
    *$100 surcharge on all sponsor levels for non-chamber members

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    *Elected Officials & Candidates may sponsor chamber events except for sponsoring at the platinum level per Pasadena Chamber policies. 
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