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Texas · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 27

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Michael Cloud Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Michael Cloud represents Texas's 27th Congressional District, first elected via special election in 2018. Full profile → Tanya Lloyd Democrat Lockhart teacher and Democratic challenger running against Rep. Michael Cloud in Texas's 27th Congressional District Full profile → Wayne Raasch Independent Wayne Raasch is an Independent write-in candidate for Texas's 27th Congressional District in 2026, a teacher and Air Force veteran. Full profile →

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IssueMichael Cloud
Republican
Tanya Lloyd
Democrat
Wayne Raasch
Independent
Economy & jobsSupports lower taxes, less regulation, reduced federal spending Supports living wages, union jobs, and rural infrastructure investment no sourced position
HousingSupports deregulating homebuilding to lower housing costs Supports affordable housing as a right for working families no sourced position
Health careSupports healthcare choice to lower costs Supports single-payer universal healthcare system no sourced position
ImmigrationSupports merit-based legal immigration; opposes amnesty Supports secure, humane border with streamlined legal pathways no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes taxpayer-funded abortion; voted against WHPA Supports codifying Roe v. Wade and protecting abortion access no sourced position
Educationno sourced position Supports full public school funding and universal early childhood education no sourced position
Climate & energyOpposes EPA power-plant rule; backs domestic energy production Supports climate-ready infrastructure and regenerative agriculture no sourced position
Crime & public safetySupports law enforcement; opposes defunding police no sourced position no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports lower taxes, spending cuts, and reducing waste Prioritizes working families over billionaires; cut corporate ag subsidies no sourced position
GunsStrongly opposes federal gun registry; defends Second Amendment no sourced position no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports voter ID and election security measures Identifies strengthening democracy as a campaign priority no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseBacks increased defense spending; voted against Iran troop withdrawal Opposes costly foreign wars; supports human rights standards in military aid no sourced position

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