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Chris Gober

Chris Gober
Republican
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 10.

Background

Gober founded the political law firm Lex Politica and was previously chief lawyer for America PAC. This is his first run for office; he won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary outright. 

Current role
Candidate
Occupation
Attorney; founding partner and CEO, Lex Politica
Education
Texas A&M University (B.A.); Harvard Law School (J.D.)
Hometown
Throckmorton, Texas (lives in Austin)
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Positions

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Supports limited federal government and free markets. 

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?
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?
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?
Supports increasing border security and reducing immigration. 

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?
His campaign supports empowering Texas law enforcement against drugs, violence, and gangs. 

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?
Plans to strengthen rural health care by reducing regulations. 

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?
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?
His campaign lists defending "election integrity" as an issue and describes Democratic efforts as attempts to "rig our elections." It does not address voter ID specifically. 

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.