Steven
Shook
Democrat Steven Shook, a Fort Worth critical care nurse practitioner, challenges Republican incumbent Brandon Gill in Texas's 26th Congressional District.
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Background
Steven Shook is the 2026 Democratic nominee for U.S. Representative in Texas's 26th Congressional District, challenging Republican incumbent Brandon Gill in the November 3, 2026 general election. 17 He was born and raised in Fort Worth and has worked as a critical care nurse practitioner since 2009, a role described on the League of Women Voters' Vote411 page as his current occupation. 110
Shook holds an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Tarrant County College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Texas Tech University—where he graduated summa cum laude—and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Texas at Arlington. 110 Available sources indicate the 2026 congressional race is his first run for public office. 12
Shook won the Democratic primary for TX-26 in the March 2026 primary election. 714 His campaign platform centers on his healthcare background and experience caring for critically ill and injured patients. 14
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 26, Texas
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care)
- Website
- shookforcongress2026.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 1newsCross Timbers Gazette profiles Shook, outlining his policy priorities for TX-26
Shook described his priorities as lowering healthcare and prescription drug costs, protecting rural hospitals, strengthening public schools, and addressing the rising cost of living. He also named housing, roads, water, utility costs, veterans, workers, and civil rights as areas of focus.
Meet the Candidates: U.S. House District 26 - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23endorsementNurses for America lists Shook among its 2026 federal midterm endorsements
Nurses for America's 2026 federal endorsements page lists 'Stephen Shook, RN' for CD-26. The page spells the first name 'Stephen,' unlike the candidate's usual public name, Steven.
2026 Midterm Endorsements - Nurses for America · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 18newsShook responds to STARRS candidate survey on DEI and vaccination policy
In a response published by STARRS, Shook opposed codifying broad executive-order-driven policies into permanent law without congressional debate and oversight, stating that Congress 'not executive agencies alone, should set durable national policy.'
Candidate Survey 2026: Support codifying into law EO and DOW ... · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 21newsShook attends Robson Ranch Democratic Club voter meeting
Shook participated in a Robson Ranch Democratic Club gathering where candidates gave brief campaign summaries and answered attendees' questions in small-group conversations. This was a club event, not a debate with his opponent.
Democratic Club TGIF: Speed Dating (Sort of) with Candidates · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Mar 3filingShook wins Democratic primary for TX-26, defeating Ernest Lineberger
Steven Shook won the Democratic nomination for Texas's 26th Congressional District, defeating Ernest Lineberger in the primary. The general-election lineup includes incumbent Republican Brandon Gill, Shook, and Libertarian Phil Gray.
Meet the Candidates: U.S. House District 26 - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Vikki Goodwin officialListed as an endorser in Shook's candidate profile on VOTE411. onyourballot.vote411.org
- Democrats with Disabilities organizationListed as an endorser in Shook's candidate profile on VOTE411. onyourballot.vote411.org
- Flip Texas Blue organizationIts endorsements page lists 'US Congress, Texas District 26 – Steven Shook' under its 2026 endorsements. No specific endorsement date stated. fliptexasblue.com
- Denton County Democratic Party organizationListed as an endorser in Shook's candidate profile on VOTE411. onyourballot.vote411.org
- Citizens Against AIPAC Corruption organizationListed as an endorser in Shook's candidate profile on VOTE411. onyourballot.vote411.org
- Young Democrats of Denton County organizationListed as an endorser in Shook's candidate profile on VOTE411. onyourballot.vote411.org
- The Oath of Office Network organizationIts 2026 endorsements page describes Shook as an 'Oath of Office endorsed candidate.' Date reflects page update; specific endorsement date not stated. theoathofoffice.org · Oct 6, 2026
- Nurses for America organizationIts 2026 federal midterm endorsements list includes 'CD-26 Stephen Shook, RN.' Date reflects list update date; specific endorsement date not stated. nursesforamerica.net · Sep 23, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $17K
- Spent
- $15K
- Cash on hand
- $3,807
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6TX26144(opens in a new tab)
Sources 9
- [1] Shook For Congress 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] TEXAS - U. S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 26 — VOTE411 Voter ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] 2026 Endorsements - The Oath of Office(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] Meet the Candidates: U.S. House District 26 - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [5] 2026 Midterm Endorsements - Nurses for America(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [6] Candidate Survey 2026: Support codifying into law EO and DOW ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
- [7] Democratic Club TGIF: Speed Dating (Sort of) with Candidates(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [8] Meet The Candidates: Steven Shook For Texas ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 26, 2026
- [9] Endorsements - Flip Texas Blue(opens in a new tab) Apr 29, 2025