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Texas · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 26

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Brandon Gill Republican · Incumbent Brandon Gill is the Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th Congressional District, serving since 2025. Full profile → Phil Gray Libertarian Phil Gray is the 2026 Libertarian candidate for U.S. House, Texas District 26, running against incumbent Republican Brandon Gill. Full profile → Steven Shook Democratic Democrat Steven Shook, a Fort Worth critical care nurse practitioner, challenges Republican incumbent Brandon Gill in Texas's 26th Congressional District. Full profile →

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IssueBrandon Gill
Republican
Phil Gray
Libertarian
Steven Shook
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports tax cuts, reduced spending, and balanced budget Prioritizes paying down the national debt Opposes broad tariffs; supports targeted trade and worker protections
Housingno sourced position no sourced position Supports practical solutions for housing
Health careno sourced position Supports market transparency and optional government insurance Supports universal healthcare transition and lower drug costs
ImmigrationSupports border wall, Remain in Mexico policy, and deportation expansion Supports open immigration with fee-based entry and no federal benefits Supports humane, lawful immigration enforcement with due process
Abortion & reproductive rightsStrongly opposes abortion; introduced fetal remains bill Opposes federal role in limiting abortion; leaves decision to mother no sourced position
EducationSupports abolishing Dept. of Education; opposes 'cultural Marxism' in schools Strongly opposes school vouchers and school choice programs Supports public schools; opposes voucher programs
Climate & energyRejects urgent climate action; supports fossil-fuel expansion Supports considering ESG factors in public investment Supports large-scale federal clean energy expansion and grid modernization
Crime & public safetyOpposes defunding police; strongly backs law enforcement Supports decriminalizing drug use over incarceration Supports evidence-based gun violence prevention and police training investment
Taxes & budgetSupports broad tax cuts and making Trump tax cuts permanent Prioritizes national debt reduction over tax-funded programs Supports raising taxes on billionaires and large corporations
GunsOpposes all restrictions on gun ownership no sourced position Supports universal background checks and red-flag laws
Democracy & electionsSupports mandatory voter ID; opposes abolishing Electoral College no sourced position Supports restoring congressional checks and balances and ethics reform
Foreign policy & defenseLimited interventionism; strong support for Israel; opposes CCP Favors non-interventionism; reduce foreign entanglements Opposes U.S. military aid to governments committing human rights abuses

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