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Texas · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 23

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Ben Mendoza Independent Ben Mendoza is an independent candidate for Texas' 23rd Congressional District in the 2026 election, running as a professional mediator from El Paso. Full profile → Brandon Herrera Republican Brandon Herrera is the 2026 Republican nominee for TX-23, a firearms manufacturer and YouTube personality from San Antonio. Full profile → Katy Padilla Stout Democratic Katy Padilla Stout is the 2026 Democratic nominee challenging for Texas' 23rd Congressional District seat. Full profile →

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IssueBen Mendoza
Independent
Brandon Herrera
Republican
Katy Padilla Stout
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports oil & gas subsidies to address inflation Cut government spending and curb Fed money printing to reduce inflation Supports fair tax code for middle class, higher minimum wage, tariff reform
Housingno sourced position Restrict Wall Street home purchases; deport undocumented immigrants to cut housing demand no sourced position
Health careProposes expanded Medicare program, eliminating private insurance middlemen Pass the 'Great Healthcare Plan'; expand Tricare for veterans Supports Medicare for All; strengthen ACA; expand community health centers
ImmigrationOpposes open borders and TPS; supports expanding seasonal work visas Deport all undocumented immigrants; reinstate Remain in Mexico; secure border Supports border security alongside humane pathways to citizenship
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position Oppose all government funding for abortion; sponsor Infant Born Alive Act Supports protecting reproductive rights; opposes government involvement in medical decisions
Educationno sourced position no sourced position Supports federal investment in universal Pre-K
Climate & energySupports oil & gas subsidies; favors soil and water conservation Supports protecting oil and gas industry; energy independence as priority Supports rejoining Paris Accord and holding polluters accountable
Crime & public safetyno sourced position Prioritizes border security and Trump's border achievements no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports oil & gas subsidies; proposes Medicare expansion funded by federal credit No new taxes; cut spending and regulations; signed Taxpayer Protection Pledge Opposes billionaire tax cuts; supports middle-class tax relief
Gunsno sourced position Supports nationwide constitutional carry and opposes any new gun restrictions Supports gun safety measures including background checks and red-flag laws
Democracy & electionsSupports congressional oversight and constitutional checks on executive power Constitutionalist favoring state power; supports term limits Supports restoring Voting Rights Act and expanding ballot access
Foreign policy & defenseno sourced position Views China as major threat; supports military and veterans Would evaluate U.S. aid to Israel on a case-by-case basis

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