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U.S. House, Texas District 2

2-year termOpen seat: incumbent Dan Crenshaw (R, TX-02) lost the March 3, 2026 Republican primary to state Rep. Steve Toth, so no incumbent is on the ballot. District lines: PlanC2333 (H.B. 4, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, signed Aug. 29, 2025). A federal panel enjoined it Nov. 18, 2025; the U.S. Supreme Court stayed that order Dec. 4, 2025 and summarily reversed on April 27, 2026 (Abbott v. LULAC), so PlanC2333 governs the 2026 election. Other suits remain pending. No Libertarian or declared write-in candidate appears for this district on the Secretary of State listing. Not rated competitive (Cook Solid R, Sabato Safe R per Wikipedia ratings table and Ballotpedia). FEC finance totals not retrieved: FEC pages could not be loaded by the research tool.Partially researched. Last researched Oct 20, 2026Report a correction
Republican
Democratic
Economy and Cost of Living
What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Branch summarizes him as backing tariffs to bring jobs and industries back to the U.S. 
Says he would lower the cost of living and make health care more affordable. 
Taxes
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
No public position found.
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No public position found.
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Federal Spending and Debt
How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
No public position found.
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Calls for addressing the federal debt and not spending more than the government can afford. 
Energy
What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?
Supports expanding domestic oil and gas production for energy independence. 
No public position found.
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Social Security and Medicare
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
No public position found.
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Pledges to protect middle-class Social Security and Medicare benefits from cuts. 
Trade and Tariffs
What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
Branch summarizes him as backing tariffs to bring jobs and industries back to the U.S. 
Calls for removing the tariffs. 
Border and Immigration
What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
Lists securing the southern border as a priority; his campaign cites state border-security funding he helped secure. 
No public position found.
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Foreign Policy and Defense
What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
Lists national security and support for the military and veterans as priorities; opposes sending aid to Ukraine. 
No public position found.
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Crime and Public Safety
What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
His campaign lists "Backing Law Enforcement" as a priority and says he secured $27 million for an active shooter training facility as a state legislator. 
No public position found.
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Israel and Gaza
What is the candidate's position on U.S. policy toward Israel and the war in Gaza, including military aid, humanitarian aid, and the Israeli government?
His campaign issues page says he will work with President Trump to "defend our allies like Israel." It does not address Gaza specifically. 
No public position found.
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Health Care
What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
No public position found.
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Pledges to protect Medicaid from cuts and make health care more affordable. 
Abortion
What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
No public position found.
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Says women should have the right to make their own healthcare decisions; the campaign site does not use the word abortion. 
Firearms
What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
Lists defending the Second Amendment as a priority and opposes gun control including red flag laws. 
No public position found.
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Elections and Voting
What is the candidate's position on federal election rules, such as proof of citizenship to register, mail voting, and voter ID?
No public position found.
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No public position found.
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Transgender Policy
What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?
His campaign site says legislation he carried bans "the social transitioning of children in Texas schools." 
No public position found.
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Religious Liberty and Faith Communities
What has the candidate said or done regarding religious freedom and specific faith communities, such as Christians, Jews, and Muslims?
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Issue 1 of 16

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Republican
Branch summarizes him as backing tariffs to bring jobs and industries back to the U.S. 
Democratic
Says he would lower the cost of living and make health care more affordable. 
Sources for this contest (5)
  1. Election Results - Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  2. Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  3. 2020s Redistricting Timeline, Texas Legislative Council. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  4. Supreme Court allows Texas' redrawn congressional map to stand for 2026 elections, WLOS / Sinclair. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  5. United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 2026, Ballotpedia. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.