Future Dems Press Release | PAC Announces Texas Endorsements, Investing Early in First-Time Leaders to Expand Democratic Power

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 18, 2026
CONTACT: press@futuredemocratspac.org

PAC Announces Texas Endorsements, Investing Early in First-Time Leaders to Expand Democratic Power

Investments signal a commitment to elevating next-generation leadership and strengthening durable Democratic infrastructure in one of the nation’s most consequential states.

Washington, DC –Future Dems PAC announced its Texas endorsements for the 2026 cycle, backing first-time candidates and next-generation leaders running for State House and U.S. House in key districts across the state.

As part of its long-term strategy to expand Democratic power in the Lone Star state, the PAC is endorsing the following candidates:

Tyler Smith – Texas State House District 138

Evan Hunt – U.S. House CD-3

Dr. Frederick Haynes – U.S. House CD-30

Following the endorsement, the group said its Texas slate reflects a deliberate investment in the future of the Democratic Party in one of the most consequential states in the country, citing the state’s demographic growth, generational change, and ongoing political realignment. The group said expanding Democratic majorities here requires early investment in new leaders who can mobilize emerging voters and strengthen party infrastructure for the long term. Durable majorities are built by expanding the coalition and cultivating leadership, not by waiting for perfect conditions.

At a time when voters are questioning institutions and demanding clearer leadership, Future Dems PAC will be focused on elevating candidates best positioned to rebuild trust and bring new energy into the Democratic coalition. Texas remains one of the largest under-participation states in the country, where millions of young voters, voters of color, and working families have the power to reshape statewide outcomes if meaningfully engaged.

Andrea Pringle, President of Future Dems PAC said of the endorsements, “Voters are tired of politics that feels disconnected from their daily lives and leadership that looks and sounds the same cycle after cycle. When new voices step forward, turnout grows, the tent expands, and trust is rebuilt. That is not symbolic. It is how we win. And it is not just about one election. It is about building durable power by making the strategic choice to invest early in first-time candidates with fresh ideas, deep community roots, and the courage to lead.”

In State House District 138, Tyler Smith represents a new generation of local leadership in a rapidly evolving district where demographic change and grassroots organizing can reshape the political landscape. In Congressional District 3, Evan Hunt brings service-driven leadership capable of competing in fast-growing suburban terrain central to statewide competitiveness. And in Congressional District 30, Dr. Frederick Haynes offers trusted community leadership in a district where turnout, representation, and coalition building are inseparable from broader Democratic success in Texas.

In this cycle, Future Dems PAC is backing its Texas endorsements with direct financial support and strategic resources designed to help first-time contenders build name recognition, mobilize new voters, and compete effectively in challenging environments. Early investment gives emerging leaders the runway they need to define themselves, build credibility, and grow sustainable campaign infrastructure.

Powered by thousands of grassroots donors across the country, Future Dems PAC reflects a base that believes the Democratic Party must evolve to meet this moment. The Texas slate signals a long-term commitment to cultivating leadership pipelines, expanding participation, and strengthening Democratic power in a state that will help define the party’s future.

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Future Dems PAC is a political action committee dedicated to growing the Democratic Party by supporting first-time candidates and next-generation leaders across the country. Through early investments, strategic endorsements, and grassroots engagement, Future Dems PAC works to expand the tent, strengthen party infrastructure, and build durable governing majorities rooted in the New American Majority.