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U.S. House, Texas District 37

2-year termIncumbent Lloyd Doggett (D) withdrew and is not on the ballot. Democratic nominee Greg Casar currently represents TX-35 (since 2023) and is running in the redrawn TX-37; he is marked incumbent=false here, matching the Secretary of State listing (no (I) marker for TX-37), but his voting record as a sitting member is included. Ballotpedia lists independent James Kinney, who is not on the Secretary of State listing. Rated safe Democratic 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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Economy and Cost of Living
What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
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Voting record
Voted no on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation that extends 2017 individual tax rates, adds tip and overtime deductions, reduces Medicaid spending with work requirements, and phases out some IRA clean-energy credits), July 3, 2025 (Roll Call 190). 
Taxes
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to federal income, business, or other taxes?
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Voting record
Voted no on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation that extends 2017 individual tax rates, adds tip and overtime deductions, reduces Medicaid spending with work requirements, and phases out some IRA clean-energy credits), July 3, 2025 (Roll Call 190). 
Federal Spending and Debt
How does the candidate approach the federal budget, deficit, and national debt?
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Voting record
Voted no on H.Con.Res. 14, the FY2025 budget resolution, Feb. 25, 2025 (Roll Call 50). Voted no on H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, June 12, 2025 (Roll Call 168). Voted no on H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (ended the fall 2025 shutdown), Nov. 12, 2025 (Roll Call 285). 
Energy
What is the candidate's position on oil and gas, renewables, and energy regulation?
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Voting record
Voted no on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation that extends 2017 individual tax rates, adds tip and overtime deductions, reduces Medicaid spending with work requirements, and phases out some IRA clean-energy credits), July 3, 2025 (Roll Call 190). 
Social Security and Medicare
What changes, if any, does the candidate support to Social Security and Medicare?
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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?
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Voting record
Voted no on S. 5, the Laken Riley Act (requires detention of certain non-citizens charged with theft or violent crimes), Jan. 22, 2025 (Roll Call 23). 
Foreign Policy and Defense
What is the candidate's position on military spending, alliances, and current international conflicts?
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Voting record
Voted no on H.R. 3838, the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (initial House passage), Sept. 10, 2025 (Roll Call 262). 
Crime and Public Safety
What is the candidate's approach to crime, policing, and federal law enforcement?
Branch Politics reports she plans to introduce a "Sex Offender Deterrence Act" to end automatic protective custody for convicted sex offenders, and opposes federal targeting of citizens based on politics or ideology. 
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Voting record
Voted no on S. 331, the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently places fentanyl-related substances in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (June 12, 2025, Roll Call 166; signed into law July 2025). Voted no on H.R. 2189, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, which exempts less-than-lethal devices such as tasers from the federal firearms excise tax and separates them from firearms under the National Firearms Act (Feb. 12, 2026, Roll Call 70). 
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?
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Joined an Oct. 17, 2023 call for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. In an Oct. 7, 2024 statement he called Oct. 7 a horrific day for Israelis and Jewish people, said Hamas should return the hostages, criticized Israel's bombardment of Gaza, and said the U.S. should broker peace rather than ship weapons to the region. 
Voting record
Voted "present" on H. Res. 771, a resolution "standing with Israel as it defends itself" after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack (Oct. 25, 2023, Roll Call 528). Voted no on H.R. 8034, the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024, supplemental appropriations for Israel security assistance (Apr. 20, 2024, Roll Call 152). Voted no on H.R. 23, the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, which directs sanctions on the International Criminal Court over investigations of the U.S. or allies such as Israel (Jan. 9, 2025, Roll Call 7). Voted no on Rep. Greene's amendment to H.R. 4016, the FY2026 Defense appropriations bill, to cut $500 million in U.S.-Israel cooperative missile defense funding (failed 6-421, July 18, 2025, Roll Call 205). Voted yes on Rep. Massie's amendment to H.R. 8595, the FY2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill, to bar funds for Israel, including $3.3 billion in Foreign Military Financing (failed 104-314-10, July 15, 2026, Roll Call 243). 
Health Care
What is the candidate's position on health insurance, the ACA, Medicaid, and drug prices?
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Voting record
Voted no on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation that extends 2017 individual tax rates, adds tip and overtime deductions, reduces Medicaid spending with work requirements, and phases out some IRA clean-energy credits), July 3, 2025 (Roll Call 190). 
Abortion
What is the candidate's position on abortion law and federal action on abortion?
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Voting record
Voted no on H.R. 21, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, Jan. 23, 2025 (Roll Call 27). 
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?
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Voting record
Voted no on H.R. 22, the SAVE Act, which would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections (Apr. 10, 2025, Roll Call 102). Voted no on the House amendment to S. 1383 carrying the text of the SAVE America Act (H.R. 7296), which would require proof of citizenship to register and government-issued identification to vote in federal elections (Feb. 11, 2026, Roll Call 69). 
Transgender Policy
What is the candidate's position on laws related to transgender people, including medical treatment for minors, school sports, and facilities?
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Voting record
Voted no on H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, which would make it a Title IX violation for federally funded schools to let students whose sex assigned at birth is male take part in women's and girls' sports (Jan. 14, 2025, Roll Call 12). Voted no on H.R. 3492, the Protect Children's Innocence Act, which would make it a federal felony to provide medical treatment for gender transition, such as puberty blockers or surgery, to minors (Dec. 17, 2025, Roll Call 351). 
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?
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Voting record
Voted no on H.R. 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which directs the Education Department to use the IHRA working definition of antisemitism when enforcing civil rights law (May 1, 2024, Roll Call 172). Voted yes on H.Res. 481, condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the Boulder, Colorado attack (passed 400-0, June 9, 2025, Roll Call 159). Voted no on H.Res. 488, denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado (passed 280-113-6, June 9, 2025, Roll Call 158). 
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Economy and Cost of Living

What is the candidate's approach to inflation, prices, wages, and jobs?
Republican
No public position found.
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Democratic
No public statement found.
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Voting record
Voted no on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation that extends 2017 individual tax rates, adds tip and overtime deductions, reduces Medicaid spending with work requirements, and phases out some IRA clean-energy credits), July 3, 2025 (Roll Call 190). 
Sources for this contest (5)
  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.