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Ben Mostyn
Republican Party
Candidate, Texas House of Representatives District 117
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Next election
March 3, 2026
Education
Associates
Cochise College, 2012
Bachelor's
University of Arizona, 2012
Graduate
University of Arizona, 2017
Military
Service / branch
U.S. Army
Years of service
1997 - 2001
Personal
Profession
Realtor
Contact
Personal Facebook

Ben Mostyn (Republican Party) is running for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 117. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.[source]

Biography

Ben Mostyn served in the U.S. Army from 1997 to 2001. He earned an associate degree from Cochise College in 2012, a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona in 2012, and a graduate degree from the University of Arizona in 2017. His career experience includes working as a realtor.[1][2]

Elections

2026

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on March 3, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 117

Incumbent Philip Cortez (D) and Robert Mihara (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 117 on March 3, 2026.

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 117

Ben Mostyn (R) is running in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 117 on March 3, 2026.

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2024

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 117

Incumbent Philip Cortez defeated Ben Mostyn in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 117 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Philip Cortez (D)
 
58.0
 
40,066
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Ben Mostyn (R) Candidate Connection
 
42.0
 
29,021

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 69,087
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 117

Incumbent Philip Cortez advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 117 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
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Philip Cortez
 
100.0
 
5,579

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Total votes: 5,579
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 117

Ben Mostyn advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 117 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ben Mostyn
Ben Mostyn Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
4,943

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 4,943
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

Candidate Connection

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Ben Mostyn grew up in Texas, raised with good old-fashioned Texas values. He felt called to serve his Country and after High School, he enlisted in the Army. True to his get-it-done character, Ben won numerous medals and awards during his military service, and was Soldier of the Year two consecutive years. Ben studied Political Science at the University of Arizona, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's in Intelligence Studies, and was top of his class with a Superior rating for his Master’s Degree in International Security. He is a Certified Master Instructor for the Department of Defense (DOD) and has taught at the collegiate level for many years; training our soldiers and DOD employees how to analyze situations, create solutions, and execute the best courses of action. He spent nearly five years of his career deployed; a majority in Afghanistan - analyzing, advising, and solving critical problems during the War on Terror. Ben is also known for his diplomacy, working to solve border issues between Mexico and the United States. He now works as a REALTOR® in the San Antonio area where Ben has built a reputation as a problem solver, community leader, and true Republican Statesman.
  • America First - We need to come together as a nation. America faces serious problems that require serious leadership
  • Energy Independence - We need to make America energy independent. We cannot rely on hostile foreign nations to be our energy supplier. Texas is the Nation’s leader in wind, solar, and fossil energy extraction and production. Through domestic production, smart investments in our infrastructure, and American ingenuity, we can become energy independent.
  • A Nation that cannot defend its own borders is not a nation. Our southern border is being overrun by illegal immigrants, lethal drugs, and foreign actors who seek to undermine our Country. As your Leader, I will secure our border once and for all.
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Leadership. An elected official must be a Leader – one that provides purpose, direction, and motivation. Leaders must have integrity – they must be honest, maintain moral character, and avoid behavior suggesting impropriety. Leaders must possess these skills: Critical thinking, analysis, and decisive action – capable to assess and analyze in real-time to be an effective problem solver, calculated and swift. Problem solving is essential in governance, there is room for fear. A Leader must exercise confidence to properly execute decisions made with sound thought and a thorough understanding of the secondary and tertiary impacts. Leaders must be courageous – they must lead from the front – fearless of everything around them, and strong enough to defy/defeat any obstacle/opposition. They are committed to executing the right course of action, regardless of what others say, having measured the costs of action and inaction. Leaders must have empathy, something gained only from real world experience. They must understand the needs of the American people with the ability to communicate and negotiate with other leaders and the public simultaneously. We do not need politicians, we need problem solvers. We do not need divisive rhetoric, we need a Statesmen. We do not need those that hunger for power, money, and influence, we need elected officials who put the American people first.
To protect the citizens of this State, ensure that the needs of the people are met with lasting solutions, and maintaining a budget surplus. We have to protect our borders, reduce crime, and uphold the rule of law. Public education must solely focus on the core curriculum and we must raise the expectations of students, teachers, and parents alike. The public needs to be re-educated on their personal responsibilities as a citizen in a democratic, yet Constitutional Republic. I will ensure that we maintain a small government of the people, but the people must be clear on their role, the government’s role, and the respective expectations of the American society. My core responsibility is to lead, to guide our State on a secure path, and to assist in eliminating obstacles and perils. Our State was built on self-governance, NOT governance by politicians and elites. This means that we are expected to behave, to do the right thing, and to ensure that our family, friends, and community also upholds their responsibilities - because democracy carries responsibility of the people, not of the government. The government’s job is to ensure that the environment is stable, secure, and ripe with opportunity; the people’s job is to personal and community success thanks to the freedoms in the environment that the government provides.

For far too long relied upon government to hand things out; on leaders who make big promises, but delivered no results. We need leaders who aren’t afraid to make tough choices in the face of adversity. The problems we face in this country are too pressing to be ignored any longer and require serious candidates who will do serious work. It is the responsibility of our leaders to do what is right, even when it is unpopular or inconvenient. We don’t need politicians, we need leaders.
Leadership. It’s not about what is popular or easy, but it's about what is right. We face serious problems in this Country that cannot be solved by name calling or pointing fingers. I will be a Leader who takes responsibility, makes tough choices, and leads from the front. That is the legacy that I will leave behind, a legacy of leading and doing what is right.

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Ben Mostyn campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Texas House of Representatives District 117Lost general$41,646 $75,216
Grand total$41,646 $75,216
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 26, 2023
    2. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 30, 2023


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