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Shaun Finnie

Shaun Finnie
Democratic
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 2.

Background

Finnie has lived in The Woodlands for 19 years and refers to his business career. He was unopposed in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary. 

Current role
Candidate
Occupation
Businessman
Hometown
The Woodlands, Texas
WebsiteX

Positions

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
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.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Federal Spending and Debt

How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
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?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Social Security and Medicare

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
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?
Calls for removing the tariffs. 

Border and Immigration

What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Foreign Policy and Defense

What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Crime and Public Safety

What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

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?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Health Care

What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
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?
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?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

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.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Transgender Policy

What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

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?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Money

Finance figures are being checked against official FEC and Texas Ethics Commission filings and will appear here once verified.

Endorsements

No public endorsements found. Searched Oct 20, 2026.