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Texas · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 2

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Shaun Finnie Democratic Democratic challenger Shaun Finnie, an energy investment banker, runs for Texas's 2nd Congressional District in 2026. Full profile → Steve Toth Republican Texas state Rep. Steve Toth is the 2026 Republican nominee for Congress in TX-02 after defeating incumbent Dan Crenshaw in the primary. Full profile →

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IssueShaun Finnie
Democratic
Steve Toth
Republican
Economy & jobsSupports middle-class growth, tariff removal, and protecting Social Security/Medicare/Medicaid Supports deregulation, strategic tariffs, and domestic energy production
Housingno sourced position Supports reducing regulation to lower housing costs
Health careSupports ACA expansion and a public health insurance option Opposes government overreach in healthcare; fought vaccine mandates
ImmigrationSupports border security, more immigration judges, and earned citizenship pathways Supports permanent border security legislation and reducing H1-B visas
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports women's right to make their own healthcare decisions Strongly anti-abortion; supported Texas trigger ban and Heartbeat Act
EducationSupports investing in public education and affordable post-secondary options Opposes CRT and DEI in schools; supports school choice and dyslexia programs
Climate & energyno sourced position Supports expanding domestic oil and gas production for energy independence
Crime & public safetySupports fairness and safety in communities Supports border enforcement and law enforcement funding for public safety
Taxes & budgetKeep middle-class taxes low; close loopholes for ultra-wealthy Supports strategic tariffs; criticized a Texas property-tax cap proposal
GunsDesignated a Gun Sense Candidate by Gun Sense Voter Opposes red flag laws; supports permitless carry and 2nd Amendment rights
Democracy & electionsno sourced position Sponsored multiple election integrity and security bills in Texas legislature
Foreign policy & defenseno sourced position Supports 'peace through strength,' backing Israel, and America-first foreign spending

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