Steve
Toth
Texas state Rep. Steve Toth is the 2026 Republican nominee for Congress in TX-02 after defeating incumbent Dan Crenshaw in the primary.
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Background
Steve Toth is a Republican politician from the Woodlands/Conroe area of South Montgomery County, Texas, currently serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 15. He first held the seat from 2013 to 2015, returned in 2019, and has served on the House Appropriations Committee since that year. 14
Before entering politics, Toth worked in sales, marketing, and client services, including a director role at Harris Interactive. He is also an ordained pastor and small-business owner, and he attended Rochester Bible College, studying divinity from 1984 to 1987. 410
In 2026, Toth challenged incumbent U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw in the Republican primary for Texas's 2nd Congressional District and defeated him, earning the Republican nomination for the November 3, 2026 general election. 1519
Toth describes his platform as bringing "bold, unapologetic conservative leadership" to Congress. He and his wife have lived in the Woodlands area for approximately 26 years. 110
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, Texas
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Texas State Representative, District 15; Republican nominee for U.S. House, TX-02
- Website
- stevetothforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 8pollPoll shows Toth leading Finnie 46%–37% in TX-2 race
A poll by Impact Research (conducted Sept. 29–Oct. 4, 501 likely voters) showed Toth at 46% and Finnie at 37%, with 16% undecided. The poll was conducted for the Finnie campaign; Impact Research is described as a Democratic partisan pollster. This is a single campaign-side poll.
Post by @pollresults.org · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23endorsementHouston Chronicle editorial board endorses Finnie over Toth for TX-2
The Houston Chronicle endorsed Toth's Democratic opponent, Shaun Finnie. The board noted Toth did not meet with them and criticized positions and votes attributed to him. These are the board's assessments, not Toth's statements.
Send this Joe Manchin-style Texas Democrat up to Congress · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 14endorsementNFIB PAC endorses Steve Toth for U.S. House in TX-2
The National Federation of Independent Business' political action committee endorsed Toth as part of a broader endorsement of pro-small-business candidates for Congress in Texas.
Texas Small Businesses Endorse Pro-Small Business Candidates for Election to Congress · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 28filingTexas certifies Toth and Finnie as general election candidates for TX-2
Texas' certified November candidate list officially included Republican Steve Toth and Democrat Shaun Finnie for District 2. The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Harris County voting snapshot | Voter's Pulse · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 1newsSteve Toth wins Republican primary, defeating incumbent Dan Crenshaw for TX-2 nomination
Toth won the March Republican primary against incumbent Dan Crenshaw, securing the GOP nomination for Texas' 2nd Congressional District. The district's lines were redrawn for 2026.
Texas Congressional Candidates - Lone Star Project · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Texas Oil and Gas Association organizationListed on iVoterGuide profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Tony Tinderholt, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Janis Holt, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Brent Money, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- David Lowe, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- JM Lozano, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Alan Schoolcraft, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Keresa Richardson, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Tom Oliverson, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Joanne Schofner, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Don McLaughlin, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund organizationListed on iVoterGuide profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Llano Tea Party organizationListed on iVoterGuide profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Texas Association of Realtors/TREPAC organizationListed on iVoterGuide profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Freedom Caucus Fund organizationListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Texas Right to Life organizationListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Texas Homeschool Coalition organizationListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Texas Gun Rights organizationListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Texans for Vaccine Choice organizationListed on Toth campaign endorsements page as 'Recommends'; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- We the People PAC organizationListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Texas Eagle Forum organizationListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Stand for Health Freedom organizationListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Young Republicans of Texas organizationListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Texas Patriots PAC organizationListed on iVoterGuide profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- National Federation of Independent Business Texas organizationListed on iVoterGuide profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Texas Humane Legislation Network organizationListed on iVoterGuide profile; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Nate Schatzline, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Shelley Luther, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Mitch Little, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Andy Hopper, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- AJ Louderback, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Mike Olcott, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Wes Virdell, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Matt Morgan, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- David Cook, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Richard Hayes, Texas State Representative officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Julie Pickren, State Board of Education member officialListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- TPUSA Action organizationListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Veterans for America First organizationListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Texans for Strong Borders organizationListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Gun Owners of America organizationListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Texas Conservative Party organizationListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Grassroots America organizationListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Montgomery County Tea Party organizationListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Moms for America organizationListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Young Conservatives of Texas organizationListed on Toth campaign endorsements page; no date provided. stevetothforcongress.com
- Donald Trump, President of the United States officialEndorsed Toth with statement: 'It is my Great Honor to endorse MAGA Warrior, Steve Toth' trump-archive.com · Jul 16, 2026
- Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America Candidate Fund organizationAnnounced endorsement on May 29, 2026. sbaprolife.org · May 29, 2026
- Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator from Texas officialCruz posted on X: 'I am proud to endorse @SteveTothTX for Congress in Texas's 2nd Congressional District.' x.com · Feb 24, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $824K
- Spent
- $672K
- Cash on hand
- $153K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6TX08175(opens in a new tab)
Sources 14
- [1] Post by @pollresults.org(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [2] Texas Congressional Candidates - Lone Star Project(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] Steve Toth - Texas State Representative(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [4] Steve Toth - Texas(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [5] Send this Joe Manchin-style Texas Democrat up to Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [6] Harris County voting snapshot | Voter's Pulse(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
- [7] Texas Small Businesses Endorse Pro-Small Business Candidates for Election to Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
- [8] Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 31, 2026
- [9] It is my Great Honor to endorse MAGA Warrior, Steve Toth ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 16, 2026
- [10] Leading Nat'l Pro-Life Group Endorses Steve Toth in TX-02(opens in a new tab) May 29, 2026
- [11] Ted Cruz on X: "I am proud to endorse @SteveTothTX for Congress in Texas’s 2nd Congressional District. Steve faithfully served the people of Texas in the Texas House of Representatives, championing our Texas values of liberty, limited government, and constitutional governance. Steve is an https://t.co/tRlt8E8L7y" / X(opens in a new tab) Feb 24, 2026
- [12] Issues - Toth for Congress(opens in a new tab) Jul 1, 2025
- [13] Endorsements - Toth for Congress(opens in a new tab) Jan 24, 2025
- [14] Steve Toth: Positions, Voting Record and Sources | Vote the Person(opens in a new tab) Mar 22, 2021