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Claire Reynolds

Claire Reynolds
Democratic
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 11.

Background

Reynolds has worked 12 years as a disciplinary attorney at the State Bar of Texas. This is her first run for office; she won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary. 

Current role
Candidate
Occupation
Attorney, Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel, State Bar of Texas
Education
Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism (B.S.J.); University of San Diego School of Law (J.D.)
Hometown
Austin, Texas (originally from Indiana)
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Positions

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Supports restoring federal housing program funding and fully funding child care and Head Start programs. 

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?
Wants to address climate change without threatening local jobs and to expand alternative energy production. 

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?
Supports removing tariffs on construction materials to make housing more affordable. 

Border and Immigration

What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
Supports defunding ICE and shifting those funds to border resources. 

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?
Supports a single-payer health care system. 

Abortion

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

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?
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.