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Phil Gray

Phil Gray
Libertarian
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 26.

Background

Gray was the Libertarian nominee for this district in 2024, receiving 2.3% of the vote. He is the party's 2026 nominee. 

Occupation
Business owner; property manager
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Positions

Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

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?
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?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

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?
In past campaigns (2022, 2024) he called for decriminalizing drug use and said the war on drugs has failed. 

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?
Branch Politics reports he said Israel's alliance with the United States does not give it the right to "subjugate others" (original source not cited). In 2022 he said the U.S. should stop nation building and help Mideast allies as "a force for peace." 

Health Care

What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
No public position found.
Searched Oct 20, 2026.

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.