Lizzie Fletcher
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Lizzie Fletcher
DemocraticIncumbent
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 7.
Background
Fletcher practiced law in Houston at Vinson & Elkins and AZA, where she became the firm's first woman partner. She was first elected to Congress in 2018. She is Vice Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
- Current role
- U.S. Representative, Texas District 7 (since 2019)
- Occupation
- Attorney
- Education
- Kenyon College (B.A., history); William & Mary Law School (J.D.)
- Prior offices
- U.S. House of Representatives, TX-07 (2019-present)
- Hometown
- Houston, Texas
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 no 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 no 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 no on H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, June 12, 2025 (Roll Call 168). Voted no on H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (ended the fall 2025 shutdown), Nov. 12, 2025 (Roll Call 285). Voted no 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?
Her House office highlights work on LNG permitting legislation and Gulf Coast clean hydrogen tax credit rules.
Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 26, the Protecting American Energy Production Act, Feb. 7, 2025 (Roll Call 35). Voted no 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 yes 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?
Her House office highlights votes against additional ICE funding and oversight of ICE use of force.
Voting record
Voted no 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 no 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 yes 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 yes 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 no 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 no 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?
Her House office highlights opposing efforts to defund Planned Parenthood, Title X funding, and Medicaid enrollment errors in Texas.
Voting record
Voted yes on H.R. 1834 (the House vehicle for extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits), Jan. 8, 2026 (Roll Call 11). Voted no 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?
Her House office highlights opposing efforts to defund Planned Parenthood and supporting Title X family planning funding.
Voting record
Voted no 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?
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted no 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 no 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 no 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 no 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 no 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 no on H.Res. 488, denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado (passed 280-113-6, June 9, 2025, Roll Call 158).
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.