Lance Gooden
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Lance Gooden
RepublicanIncumbent
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 5.
Background
Gooden worked in insurance and served three terms in the Texas House before his election to Congress.
- Current role
- U.S. Representative, Texas District 5
- Occupation
- Insurance (prior career)
- Prior offices
- Texas House of Representatives (three terms)
Positions
Economy and Cost of Living
What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation that extends 2017 individual tax rates, adds tip and overtime deductions, reduces Medicaid spending with work requirements, and phases out some IRA clean-energy credits), July 3, 2025 (Roll Call 190).
Taxes
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation that extends 2017 individual tax rates, adds tip and overtime deductions, reduces Medicaid spending with work requirements, and phases out some IRA clean-energy credits), July 3, 2025 (Roll Call 190).
Federal Spending and Debt
How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, June 12, 2025 (Roll Call 168). Voted yes on H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (ended the fall 2025 shutdown), Nov. 12, 2025 (Roll Call 285). Voted yes on H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, Feb. 3, 2026 (Roll Call 53).
Energy
What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 26, the Protecting American Energy Production Act, Feb. 7, 2025 (Roll Call 35). Voted yes on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation that extends 2017 individual tax rates, adds tip and overtime deductions, reduces Medicaid spending with work requirements, and phases out some IRA clean-energy credits), July 3, 2025 (Roll Call 190).
Social Security and Medicare
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act (repealing the WEP and GPO), Nov. 12, 2024 (Roll Call 456).
Trade and Tariffs
What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted no on H.J.Res. 72, terminating the Feb. 1, 2025 national emergency underlying tariffs on Canadian goods (EO 14193), Feb. 11, 2026 (Roll Call 65).
Border and Immigration
What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
Introduced the End Sanctuary Cities Act to penalize officials who interfere with federal immigration enforcement.
Voting record
Voted yes on S. 5, the Laken Riley Act (requires detention of certain non-citizens charged with theft or violent crimes), Jan. 22, 2025 (Roll Call 23). Voted yes on H.R. 1958, the Deporting Fraudsters Act, Mar. 18, 2026 (Roll Call 94).
Foreign Policy and Defense
What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on S. 1071, the vehicle for the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (final House vote), Dec. 10, 2025 (Roll Call 320). Voted no on H.Con.Res. 38, an Iran War Powers resolution directing removal of U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran, Mar. 5, 2026 (Roll Call 85, failed). Voted no on H.Con.Res. 75, a second Iran War Powers resolution, May 14, 2026 (Roll Call 170, failed 212-212).
Crime and Public Safety
What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on S. 331, the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently places fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (June 12, 2025, Roll Call 166; signed into law July 2025).
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 statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 8034, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, supplemental appropriations for Israel security assistance (Apr. 20, 2024, Roll Call 152). Voted yes on H.R. 23, the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, which directs sanctions on the International Criminal Court over investigations of the U.S. or allies such as Israel (Jan. 9, 2025, Roll Call 7). Voted no on Rep. Greene's amendment to H.R. 4016, the FY2026 Defense appropriations bill, to cut $500 million in U.S.-Israel cooperative missile defense funding (failed 6-421, July 18, 2025, Roll Call 205). Voted no on Rep. Massie's amendment to H.R. 8595, the FY2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill, to bar funds for Israel, including $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing (failed 104-314-10, July 15, 2026, Roll Call 243).
Health Care
What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
Supports free-market approaches to lower costs and expand patient choice.
Voting record
Voted no on H.R. 1834 (the House vehicle for extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits), Jan. 8, 2026 (Roll Call 11). Voted yes on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation that extends 2017 individual tax rates, adds tip and overtime deductions, reduces Medicaid spending with work requirements, and phases out some IRA clean-energy credits), July 3, 2025 (Roll Call 190).
Abortion
What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
Opposes using taxpayer money for abortion.
Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 21, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, Jan. 23, 2025 (Roll Call 27).
Firearms
What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
Branch reports he voted against H.R. 8, citing concerns about Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.
Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 1041, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, May 21, 2026 (Roll Call 190).
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 statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 22, the SAVE Act, which would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections (Apr. 10, 2025, Roll Call 102). Voted yes on the House amendment to S. 1383 carrying the text of the SAVE America Act (H.R. 7296), which would require proof of citizenship to register and government-issued identification to vote in federal elections (Feb. 11, 2026, Roll Call 69).
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 statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which would make it a Title IX violation for federally funded schools to let students whose sex assigned at birth is male take part in women's and girls' sports (Jan. 14, 2025, Roll Call 12). Voted yes on H.R. 3492, the Protect Children's Innocence Act, which would make it a federal felony to provide medical treatment for gender transition, such as puberty blockers or surgery, to minors (Dec. 17, 2025, Roll Call 351).
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 statement found.
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Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which directs the Education Department to use the IHRA working definition of antisemitism when enforcing civil rights law (May 1, 2024, Roll Call 172). Voted yes on H.Res. 481, condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the Boulder, Colorado attack (passed 400-0, June 9, 2025, Roll Call 159). Voted yes on H.Res. 488, denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado (passed 280-113-6, June 9, 2025, Roll Call 158). Listed as a member of the Sharia-Free America Caucus, founded by Reps. Keith Self and Chip Roy, in a June 29, 2026 press release from Rep. Self's office.
Money
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Endorsements
No public endorsements found. Searched Oct 20, 2026.