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Justin Early

Justin Early
Democratic
Running for U.S. House, Texas District 31.

Background

Early is a former Army paratrooper and Defense Intelligence Agency systems administrator who works in cybersecurity. He is the Democratic nominee. 

Occupation
Cybersecurity architect; U.S. Army veteran
BallotpediaFEC filings

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?
Supports regulating data centers over noise, power costs and water use. 

Social Security and Medicare

What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
Opposes privatizing Social Security and supports removing the payroll-tax income cap, per Ballotpedia's summary of his website. 

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 expanding protections for immigrants, ending family separation and private detention, and reforming immigration courts. 

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?
His platform supports "community-focused solutions to public safety" and support for police, fire, and EMS. 

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 paid family and medical leave and affordable health care. 

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?
His platform pledges to defend voting rights and "safeguard fair and free elections," and to penalize employers who prevent workers from voting. 

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?
His platform opposes travel bans that "discriminate based on religion or nationality" and says public money should not go to "unaccountable private or religious institutions." 

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.