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Adam Bauman

Adam Bauman
Republican
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 16.

Background

Bauman is a business owner who previously served in the U.S. Border Patrol and the Navy. This is his first run for office. 

Current role
Candidate
Occupation
Business owner; former U.S. Border Patrol agent; U.S. Navy veteran
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Positions

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Supports more resources for small businesses. 

Taxes

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
Supports reducing property tax rates. 

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 more law enforcement on the southern border. 

Foreign Policy and Defense

What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
Supports ensuring veterans receive health care and benefits. 

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 lowering insurance premiums without federal subsidies. 

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?
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?
His campaign supports restricting women's sports and women's restrooms by sex assigned at birth. 

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.