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Casey Shepard

Casey Shepard
Democratic
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 17.

Background

Shepard has practiced criminal defense law in Central Texas since 2011, mainly representing indigent clients. This is his first run for office; he won the May 26, 2026 Democratic runoff. 

Current role
Candidate
Occupation
Criminal defense attorney
Hometown
Waco, Texas
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Positions

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Supports expanding SNAP and school meals. 

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?
Supports restoring support for Medicare. 

Trade and Tariffs

What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
Supports ending tariffs that raise prices. 

Border and Immigration

What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
Supports updating immigration policy so trained foreign workers can legally serve U.S. communities. 

Foreign Policy and Defense

What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
Supports restoring the USAID food program. 

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 restoring Medicaid support and growing the health care workforce. 

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?
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.