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Laura Jones

Laura Jones
Democratic
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 8.

Background

Jones is a farmer and real estate agent and mother of six. She was the Democratic nominee for this district number in 2020, 2022 and 2024. 

Current role
Candidate
Occupation
Farmer; real estate agent
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Positions

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Supports raising the minimum wage and tying it to cost of living; says cost of living is too high. 

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 clean energy and lower electricity bills. 

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

Border and Immigration

What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
Opposes current ICE actions. 

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?
Calls affordable health care a basic right; supports lower prescription drug prices. 

Abortion

What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
Supports abortion access. 

Firearms

What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
Supports increased firearm regulations. 

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.