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Steve Toth

Steve Toth
Republican
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 2.

Background

Toth owns pool businesses and serves as a teacher, elder and pastor at WoodsEdge Community Church. He has served in the Texas House and won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary, defeating incumbent Rep. Dan Crenshaw. 

Current role
Texas State Representative, District 15
Occupation
Pool company owner; pastor
Education
Rochester Bible College
Prior offices
Texas House of Representatives, District 15 (2019-present); Texas House of Representatives, District 15 (2013-2015)
Hometown
The Woodlands, Texas
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Positions

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. 

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

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. 

Social Security and Medicare

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Health Care

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

Abortion

What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

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. 

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?
His campaign site says legislation he carried bans "the social transitioning of children in Texas schools." 

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.