Dione Sims, U.S. House, Texas District 25

Dione Sims

Democratic

Running for U.S. House, Texas District 25.

Background

Sims is a software quality director and founder of a nonprofit focused on unity and social justice. She won the 2026 Democratic primary with 60.5%.

Occupation: Information technology professional; nonprofit founder
Education: B.A., Texas Wesleyan University (1989)

Ballotpedia FEC filings

Positions

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?

Ties affordability to a living wage, the right to organize and enforcement against wage theft.

Taxes

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?

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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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.

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Trade and Tariffs

What is the candidate's position on tariffs and trade agreements?

No public position found.

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Border and Immigration

What is the candidate's position on border security, enforcement, and legal immigration?

Backs a path to citizenship for long-time immigrants including Dreamers and TPS holders, and humane asylum processing.

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?

Lists "criminal justice reform" as a priority 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.

Searched Oct 20, 2026.

Health Care

What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?

Supports strengthening the ACA, expanding Medicaid and letting Medicare negotiate drug prices.

Abortion

What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?

No public position found.

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Firearms

What is the candidate's position on firearms laws and the Second Amendment?

No public position found.

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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?

Her campaign says she will protect voting rights and supports fair, nonpartisan elections.

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?

Her campaign website, as quoted by Ballotpedia, says she opposes policies that "target people based on race, religion, or gender."

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.