Everett
Jackson
Republican nominee Everett Jackson, a small business owner from DeSoto, TX, is running for the open U.S. House District 30 seat in 2026.
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Background
Everett Jackson is the Republican nominee for U.S. House District 30 (Texas) in the November 3, 2026 general election. He is a lifelong resident of the district, originally from Dallas and currently living in DeSoto, Texas. He describes himself as a small business owner — he is CEO of Pharaoh Tee Shirts — and community organizer. 151119
Jackson attended Wilmer-Hutchins High School and studied data processing at Amarillo College; he also received further education at Richland College. Prior to his congressional run, he sought a seat on the DeSoto City Council (Place 3) in 2025, losing both the May election and the June runoff. 141516
He won the Republican primary runoff on May 26, 2026, advancing to face Democratic nominee Frederick D. Haynes III in the general election for an open seat. The district was affected by redistricting ahead of the 2026 cycle. 71922
Jackson has emphasized community and mental health issues in his campaign messaging. He is not the incumbent; no Republican or Democratic incumbent is seeking reelection in this redrawn district. 710
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 30, Texas
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- CEO of Pharaoh Tee Shirts
- Website
- jacksonfortexas.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 7newsJackson confirmed as Republican nominee after runoff win over Sholdon Daniels in open TX-30 race
The Fort Worth Report noted that Jackson won the Republican nomination in a runoff against Sholdon Daniels. The seat is open after redistricting removed incumbent Jasmine Crockett from the district and added part of Tarrant County formerly in District 33. Jackson faces Democrat Frederick Haynes in the November 3 general election.
3 Fort Worth-area US House races affected by redistricting ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7filingFort Worth Report: Jackson raised $17,214, spent $16,056, with $1,158 cash on hand
The Fort Worth Report published campaign finance figures for Jackson: $17,214 raised, $16,056 spent, and $1,158 cash on hand. The article did not specify the filing period for these totals.
3 Fort Worth-area US House races affected by redistricting ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 27newsNPR reports Jackson's on-air criticism of opponent Haynes's religious leadership
NPR reported that Jackson, appearing on the conservative YouTube show 'Disturbing the Peace,' criticized Democratic opponent Frederick Haynes, saying 'I cannot categorize him as a shepherd or a pastor' and accusing Haynes of having 'politicized the gospel' and misleading parishioners.
These Democrats are making Christianity a centerpiece of their midterm campaigns · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14newsTexas Gun Rights lists Everett Jackson on its 'One Big Beautiful Ballot' survey-based list for CD-30
Texas Gun Rights published its 'One Big Beautiful Ballot' list, including 'Everett Jackson – CD 30,' indicating he returned the organization's candidate survey pledging support for gun rights. Jackson was not marked with the group's PAC endorsement symbol, so this reflects a survey-based listing, not a formal endorsement.
Texas Gun Rights - One Big Beautiful Ballot (2026 Midterm election) - Texas Gun Rights · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $17K
- Spent
- $16K
- Cash on hand
- $1,159
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6TX30211(opens in a new tab)
Sources 6
- [1] Everett Jackson — U.S. House • District 30(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [2] 3 Fort Worth-area US House races affected by redistricting ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [3] These Democrats are making Christianity a centerpiece of their midterm campaigns(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [4] Texas Gun Rights - One Big Beautiful Ballot (2026 Midterm election) - Texas Gun Rights(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [5] Everett Jackson platform & website | U.S. Representative(opens in a new tab) Apr 20, 2026
- [6] Everett Jackson | BallotReady(opens in a new tab) Mar 3, 2026