Adam Bauman
Adam Bauman (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 16th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary runoff on May 26, 2026. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.
Biography
Adam Bauman served in the U.S. Navy as a Special Warfare Combatant Crewman. His career experience includes working with the U.S. Border Patrol as a member of the Border Patrol Tactical Team.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Texas' 16th Congressional District election, 2026
Texas' 16th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary)
Texas' 16th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Democratic primary)
Texas' 16th Congressional District election, 2026 (May 26 Republican primary runoff)
General election
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
The primary runoff will occur on May 26, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary runoff.
General election for U.S. House Texas District 16
Incumbent Veronica Escobar is running in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 16 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Veronica Escobar (D) | |
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 16
Manuel Barraza and Adam Bauman are running in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 16 on May 26, 2026.
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 16
Incumbent Veronica Escobar advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 16 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Veronica Escobar | 100.0 | 53,517 |
| Total votes: 53,517 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Arturo Andujo (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 16
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 16 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adam Bauman | 23.9 | 4,697 |
| ✔ | Manuel Barraza | 18.0 | 3,540 | |
 | Ruben Rios | 14.5 | 2,848 | |
 | Hector Cabildo | 14.4 | 2,821 | |
 | Raul Castaneda | 11.8 | 2,317 | |
| Marisela Chavez | 9.4 | 1,842 | ||
 | Deliris Montanez | 8.0 | 1,574 | |
| Total votes: 19,639 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Bauman's campaign website stated the following:
Lower Property Tax
El Paso's property taxes are among the highest in Texas, and it's time for a change. El Pasoan's deserve better than to struggle under the weight of inflated property taxes by excessive school budgets and PR Bonds(Cashless Bail). I am committed to working with local leaders to make our property taxes more affordable for everyone in our community. Together, we can ensure a brighter future for all El Paso residents.
El Paso Business FIRST
El Paso's local and small businesses are vital to our community's economy. It is crucial that we listen to their concerns a take action to address them. I am committed to providing the necessary resources and assistance to help El Paso local and small business thrive.
Secure Border
A secure border is essential for maintaining safety and stability within El Paso. It helps prevent criminals and narcotics from crossing our border and doing harm to El Pasoan's. Having served a career in the U.S Border Patrol as part of the Border Patrol Tactical Team, or BORTAC, I have seen first hand how many criminals are apprehended and amount of narcotics that are seized. I am committed to supporting the Custom's and Border Protection mission to protect our border and keep El Paso safe.
Honoring Veterans
Our Veterans deserve to be honored each day. That starts with delivering the care and providing opportunities that help them succeed. As a U.S Navy Special Warfare Combatant Crewman Veteran, I understand the challenges that Veterans endure. I am dedicated to ensure our Veterans receive the care they deserve, cutting the red tape that delays benefits, expanding job and training opportunities. Our Veterans defended our Nation with courage and I will fight on their behalf in Congress.
Protecting Seniors
Social Security is currently estimated to remain fully in tact only until 2034 unless legislation is enacted by Congress. Our Seniors and the generations to come deserve to receive the benefits that they have paid into throughout their working lives.
I fully support enacting changes that will ensure Social Security remains in place, however, raising the minimum age limit to receive these benefits is not one of them. We need to enact common sense legislation that doesnt include making Seniors wait even longer to receive the benefits that they deserve.
Healthcare Affordability
With rising healthcare costs each year, healthcare insurance premiums are becoming more expensive than ever. Although there are many reasons as to why Insurance premiums are expensive, one reason is that different groups of the population require more healthcare costs than others. Many, if not most, insurance companies charge the younger population and those customers that dont use their healthcare as often higher premiums to cover the cost of insurance premiums of the other groups of the populations.
In Congress, we must work to make the cost more affordable so that one group of the population isn't paying more in premiums to cover the other. I am committed to working with other leaders to find a solution that will reduce the cost of insurance premiums and make insurance more affordable without the federal government subsidizing these costs.
Support for Women
The attack on women's sports and women only restrooms continues. Biological men have no business competing in women's sports and should not be allowed to use the women's restroom. I am committed to provide support for women only sports and women only restrooms, anything less is irresponsible.
— Adam Bauman's campaign website (February 11, 2026)
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
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