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Shaun
Finnie

Democratic challenger Shaun Finnie, an energy investment banker, runs for Texas's 2nd Congressional District in 2026.

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Background

Shaun Finnie is the Democratic challenger for U.S. House Texas District 2 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against Republican Steve Toth after incumbent Dan Crenshaw declined to seek reelection. 1216

Finnie has spent roughly 30 years in energy-sector investment banking, with a focus on oil-and-gas mergers and acquisitions. His career has included senior roles at Scotiabank and Evercore, where he served as a senior managing director and later senior adviser from 2022 onward. Before banking, he worked as an oil-and-gas lawyer. 2

He holds a B.A. in economics from the University of Saskatchewan (1986), a J.D. from Western University (1989), and an M.B.A. in finance and accounting from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management (1995). He has lived in The Woodlands, Texas, for approximately 19 years and has served on the board of trustees of The John Cooper School. 2

Finnie describes himself as "a father, a businessman, and a taxpayer" and has not previously held elected public office. 3

At a glance

Party
Democratic
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, Texas
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Website
shaunfinnieforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 8
    poll
    Campaign poll (Sept. 29–Oct. 4) shows Toth at 46%, Finnie at 37%, 16% undecided

    Impact Research surveyed 501 likely voters for Finnie's campaign. Results: Toth 46%, Finnie 37%, 16% undecided. The poll was commissioned by the Finnie campaign, not an independent or nonpartisan source.

    The House battleground has moved deep into Trump turf · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    news
    Finnie posts on social media claiming he and Talarico are within single digits in a Trump +23 district

    Finnie stated on social media: 'In a Trump +23 district, James Talarico and I are within SINGLE DIGITS.' This referred to statewide polling trends, not a TX-02-specific poll result.

    TSU polls Fort Bend County · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 30
    endorsement
    Houston Chronicle reiterates early endorsement of Finnie ahead of mail-in ballot period

    The Houston Chronicle editorial board highlighted its endorsement of Finnie in an editorial urging voters who received mail-in ballots to heed the paper's early endorsements.

    Have your mail-in ballot? Please heed our early endorsements. | Editorial · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 23
    endorsement
    Houston Chronicle editorial board endorses Finnie over Republican Steve Toth

    The Houston Chronicle editorial board endorsed Finnie, describing him as a first-time candidate with a business and energy-sector background. The board recommended him over incumbent Republican Steve Toth.

    Send this Joe Manchin-style Texas Democrat up to Congress · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 15
    news
    Finnie interviewed by Texas political blogger Charles Kuffner about the TX-02 race

    Finnie discussed the District 2 race in an interview with Off the Kuff blogger Charles Kuffner.

    Daily Archives: September 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Aug 28
    filing
    Texas certifies Finnie as Democratic candidate for U.S. House District 2 general election

    The Texas Secretary of State's certified general-election candidate list included Finnie as the Democratic candidate for TX-02, scheduled to face Republican Steve Toth on November 3, 2026.

    Shaun Finnie (D) — U.S. Representative, TX-02 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Jun 30
    news
    Finnie's July-quarter FEC report shows ~$2.73M raised, $1.47M cash on hand, $1.96M in debt

    Campaign finance figures through June 30 show approximately $2.73 million raised (including ~$1.96M in candidate loans and ~$765K from individuals), $1.26M spent, $1.47M cash on hand, and $1.96M in debt.

    Shaun Finnie (D) — U.S. Representative, TX-02 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Mar 1
    filing
    Finnie wins Democratic nomination for TX-02 unopposed in March primary

    Shaun Finnie secured the Democratic nomination for Texas's 2nd Congressional District without opposition in the March 2026 primary.

    Shaun Finnie (D) — U.S. Representative, TX-02 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Texas AFT COPE union
    Listed for the November 3, 2026 general election for CD 2. Organization states list is current as of August 1, 2026. texasaft.org
  • Gun Sense Voter organization
    Listed as an endorsed candidate for the 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 Texas general-election voter guide, updated September 25, 2026. gunsensevoter.org
  • Houston Chronicle Editorial Board newspaper
    Editorial board 'heartily endorsed' Finnie, describing him as a first-time candidate running in TX-02. houstonchronicle.com · Sep 23, 2026
  • Texas AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE) union
    Listed as a 2026 general-election pro-worker endorsement for U.S. House District 2. Page published July 21, 2026; updated October 11, 2026. texasaflcio.org · Jul 21, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$2.73M
Spent
$1.26M
Cash on hand
$1.47M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6TX02251(opens in a new tab)

Sources 11

  1. [1] TSU polls Fort Bend County(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] The House battleground has moved deep into Trump turf(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Current Endorsements | Texas AFT - A union of professionals(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  4. [4] Have your mail-in ballot? Please heed our early endorsements. | Editorial(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  5. [5] Shaun Finnie (D) — U.S. Representative, TX-02 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  6. [6] Send this Joe Manchin-style Texas Democrat up to Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
  7. [7] Daily Archives: September 15, 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  8. [8] Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 31, 2026
  9. [9] Texas AFL-CIO COPE 2026 General Election Pro-Worker Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jul 21, 2026
  10. [10] Shaun Finnie is Fighting for You(opens in a new tab) Jun 18, 2026
  11. [11] Texas - Gun Sense Voter(opens in a new tab) May 27, 2026
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