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U.S. House, Texas District 22

2-year termOpen seat: incumbent Troy Nehls (R) did not seek re-election; the Republican nominee is his twin brother Trever Nehls. Ballotpedia earlier listed an American Independent Party filer (Demile James) who does not appear on the Secretary of State listing. Rated safe Republican per Ballotpedia. District lines: PlanC2333 (H.B. 4, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, signed Aug. 29, 2025). A three-judge federal panel enjoined it Nov. 18, 2025; the U.S. Supreme Court stayed that order Dec. 4, 2025 (Texas Legislative Council timeline) and on April 27, 2026 summarily reversed in Abbott v. LULAC, so PlanC2333 governs the 2026 election. Members elected under the 2021 map (PlanC2193) serve until January 2027.Partially researched. Last researched Oct 20, 2026Report a correction
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Democratic
Economy and Cost of Living
What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Lists lowering costs for families as a priority. 
No public position found.
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Taxes
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
Lists lowering costs and taxes for families as a priority. 
No public position found.
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Federal Spending and Debt
How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
No public position found.
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Describes herself as fiscally conservative and says she would weigh a bill's deficit effect and funding source. 
Energy
What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?
Lists expanding domestic energy production as a priority. 
No public position found.
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Social Security and Medicare
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
No public position found.
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Trade and Tariffs
What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?
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Border and Immigration
What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?
Lists securing the border and enforcing immigration laws as a priority in his Ballotpedia survey. 
Her campaign site calls for balancing border security with legal immigration and a pathway to citizenship. 
Foreign Policy and Defense
What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
No public position found.
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No public position found.
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Crime and Public Safety
What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
Says that as a former constable and police officer he will support law enforcement, opposes what he calls "soft-on-crime leftist policies," and would fully fund police; also pledges to keep cartels designated as foreign terrorist organizations. 
Names "criminal justice reform" among her top priority areas in Ballotpedia's candidate survey; no specific proposals found. 
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.
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No public position found.
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Health Care
What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
No public position found.
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Supports building on the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid expansion for working adults and lower prescription drug costs. 
Abortion
What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
No public position found.
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Calls restoring reproductive rights her top priority, including contraception and abortion access. 
Firearms
What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?
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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.
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Her campaign site supports voter ID rules with "reasonable ID requirements" that do not disproportionately affect particular groups and says voter fraud cases are rare; she supports the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. 
Transgender Policy
What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?
Says he would "block gender ideology in schools" and "protect girls' sports" (participation in girls' sports by sex assigned at birth). 
Her campaign website, as quoted by Ballotpedia, describes LGBTQIA+ rights as human rights issues where disparities remain; no statement found on specific laws about medical treatment, sports, or facilities. 
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.
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No public position found.
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Issue 1 of 16

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Republican
Lists lowering costs for families as a priority. 
Democratic
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.
Sources for this contest (6)
  1. Election Results - Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  2. Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election, Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  3. 2020s Redistricting Timeline, Texas Legislative Council. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  4. Supreme Court allows Texas' redrawn congressional map to stand for 2026 elections, WLOS / Sinclair. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  5. Texas 2026 General Election, The Green Papers. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.
  6. Sample Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election, Harris County Elections. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026.