Carl Segan

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Carl Segan

Republican Party

Candidate, U.S. House Texas District 10

Elections and appointments

Next election

March 3, 2026

Education

High school

Russellville High School

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

1996 - 2020

Personal

Religion

Baptist

Profession

Retired

Carl Segan (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 10th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.^[source]

Segan also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 27th Congressional District. He will not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.

Segan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Carl Segan served in the U.S. Army from 1996 to 2020. Segan earned a high school diploma from Russellville High School and attended Colorado Technical University. As of 2025, he was retired. Segan has been affiliated with Veterans of Foreign Wars.

2026 battleground election

See also: Texas' 10th Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary)

Ballotpedia identified the March 3, 2026, Republican primary as a battleground primary. The summary below is from our coverage of this election, found here.

Jessica Karlsruher (R), Scott MacLeod (R), and six other candidates are running in the Republican primary for Texas' 10th Congressional District on March 3, 2026. The filing deadline is December 8, 2025. As of October 2025, Karlsruher and MacLeod led in local media attention.

Incumbent Michael McCaul (R), first elected in 2004, is not running for re-election, saying he was "looking now for a new challenge." As of October 2025, McCaul had not endorsed any of the candidates.

Karlsruher describes herself as "a 5th-generation Texan and a life-long conservative." Karlsruher is a former chief executive officer of the Texas Real Estate Advocacy & Defense Coalition, where she says she "fought tirelessly to defend landowners, protect Texas ranchers and farmers, strengthen rural communities, preserve our natural resources, and stand up for the state’s vital oil and gas industry." Karlsruher says she is running "because I want my kids—and every Texas family—to grow up in a country that’s strong, free, and full of opportunity."

MacLeod is a retired U.S. Army colonel. MacLeod describes himself as "a decorated veteran, strong conservative, and proven leader who has spent more than three decades defending America from foreign threats and fighting for Texas." MacLeod says he is running because "I want to give back what was freely given to me. I was blessed with an amazing career and professional education that I believe is relevant to the challenges faced by our country. I feel a duty to serve and want to work hard for the people of Texas and our Nation."

Also running in the primary are Robert Brown (R), Chris Gober (R), Christopher Hurt (R), Joshua Ross Lovell (R), Carl Segan (R), and Phil Suarez (R).

As of October 2025, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales, and Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball each rated the general election Solid/Safe Republican. In the 2024 election, McCaul defeated Theresa Boisseau (D) 64%–34%. An Inside Elections analysis of the August 2025 redistricting in Texas' effect on the 10th district calculated that President Donald Trump (R) won the 2024 presidential election in the new 2026 district lines by 23 percentage points, down from the 25 percentage points under the district's 2024 lines.

Elections

2026

See also: Texas' 10th Congressional District election, 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 election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 10

Tayhlor Coleman, Sarah Eckhardt, and Dawn Marshall are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 10 on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Tayhlor Coleman
		Sarah Eckhardt
		Dawn Marshall

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Javi Andrade (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 10

The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 10 on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Ben Bius
		Robert Brown
		Jenny Garcia Sharon
	Submit photo	Chris Gober
		Christopher Hurt
		Jessica Karlsruher
		Kara King
	Submit photo	Joshua Ross Lovell
		Scott MacLeod
		Carl Segan
	Submit photo	Phil Suarez

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Brandon Hawbaker (R)

Polls

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Election campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Ben Bius	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Robert Brown	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Jenny Garcia Sharon	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Chris Gober	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Christopher Hurt	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Jessica Karlsruher	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	As of September 30, 2025
Kara King	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Joshua Ross Lovell	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Scott MacLeod	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Carl Segan	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Phil Suarez	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

Satellite spending

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By candidate	By election
Robert Brown Chris Gober Christopher Hurt Jessica Karlsruher Joshua Ross Lovell Scott MacLeod Carl Segan Phil Suarez	OpenSecrets Federal Election Commission

Endorsements

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See also: Texas' 27th Congressional District election, 2026

General election

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

General election for U.S. House Texas District 27

Dan McQueen is running in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 27 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Dan McQueen (Independent)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 27

Tanya Lloyd is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 27 on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Tanya Lloyd

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 27

Incumbent Michael Cloud, Chris Hatley, and Brandon Hawbaker are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 27 on March 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Michael Cloud
	Submit photo	Chris Hatley
		Brandon Hawbaker

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Carl Segan (R)

Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Carl Segan completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Segan's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m Carl Segan, a retired Army veteran with 24 years of service. I know what it means to fight for our country, work hard, and stand shoulder to shoulder with my community. I’m running for Congress in Texas’ 27th District because Washington has forgotten us. Our families, farmers, veterans, and small towns deserve better representation, someone who will listen, deliver, and put community ahead of politics.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I have a plan to fix Medicaid. I have a plan to offer affordable healthcare to all Americans that we currently use today. And I will push to ensure veterans have VA access in their communities
• I will prioritize rural infrastructure — investing in roads, broadband, ports, and energy so every township in TX-27 has the resources to grow and succeed, not just our big cities.
• I will stand with my educators, my healthcare workers, and my law enforcement to ensure they have the facilities, training, and funding they need.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about TX-27’s communities and families, and making sure we have what we deserve: better healthcare, veterans, infrastructure, education, public safety, agriculture, energy, and trade policy. For me, that means fixing Medicaid, ensuring veterans have local VA access, investing in rural roads and energy, supporting educators and law enforcement, protecting farmers and ranchers, keeping Texas strong in oil and gas, and strengthening our shipping ports to boost commerce.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to everyday Americans who work hard, raise families, and serve their communities without ever being recognized. That’s who I want to represent and honor in Washington.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty, accountability, and showing up for the people you represent. Folks deserve someone who listens, keeps their word, and puts community ahead of politics.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To represent the people of the district, not themselves or Washington. To make sure our tax dollars come back home, our communities get the resources they need, and our voices are heard in Congress.

What legacy would you like to leave?

That I served with honesty, brought resources home to TX-27, and left my community stronger than I found it.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was born in 1974. I vaguely remember the fuel shortages in the 70s. I also remember when Iranians hijacked airplanes and the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. I remember Ronald Reagan — “They say we’re weak and divided. But they’re wrong. America is strong, America is proud, America is ready.”

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first real job was a paper route when I was in the 6th grade. We got our papers at 4:30 in the morning, had to fold them, rubber-band them, and if it was raining, slide them into those little plastic sleeves. I hauled them in a basket on the front of my bike, and if you ever fell over, you had a mess on your hands. It wasn’t easy, but it taught me what real work looked like at a young age.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible. It has been a steady guide for me through life’s challenges and decisions.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I’d stay myself. I don’t need to be a fictional character; Real life gives me plenty to do.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Balancing military service with family life. Serving 24 years meant a lot of time away, and that was never easy.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

It’s the people’s house. It’s supposed to be the closest voice to the everyday American, with members who live and work like the folks they represent.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Experience can help, but it’s not the only thing. What matters most is integrity, common sense, and real-world experience that connects you to the people you serve.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Keeping healthcare affordable, securing energy independence, strengthening infrastructure, and restoring trust in government. If we can’t fix those, the rest won’t matter.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes. It keeps representatives accountable to the people. If you’re not doing your job, voters should have the chance to replace you quickly.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I believe term limits are healthy. Congress shouldn’t be a career path — it should be service. Fresh ideas and accountability keep government closer to the people.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I don’t want to model myself after anyone in Washington. I want to represent TX-27 in my own way — by showing up, listening, and doing the work for our communities.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I’ve talked to veterans who have to drive hours just to see a doctor at the VA. That stuck with me. No one who served this country should have to struggle just to get care.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes — as long as it doesn’t mean selling out your community. You can stand firm on your values and still work across the aisle to get things done for the people you represent.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

I would use that responsibility to make sure tax dollars are spent wisely and come back home to our district. We send plenty to Washington — it’s time we see more return to TX-27.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

The House should use its investigative powers to hold government accountable, not to play political games. Oversight is about protecting taxpayers and making sure government works for the people.

Candidates hear many personal stories from voters. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching or memorable?

I’ve met veterans who’ve told me how hard it is to get care because the nearest VA is hours away. That stuck with me, and it’s part of why I’m running — to make sure they get the care they earned.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

Serving 24 years in the Army and retiring honorably. It was the privilege of my life to wear the uniform and serve this country.

What role should the United States government have in the development or use of artificial intelligence?

The government should set basic guardrails to protect jobs, privacy, and national security, but it shouldn’t strangle innovation. We need a balance between progress and responsibility.

What legislation would you enact related to election administration in the United States?

Elections should be secure, simple, and fair. I support voter ID, clean voter rolls, and making sure every legal vote counts while keeping the process accessible to all eligible voters.

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Carl Segan campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2026*	U.S. House Texas District 10	Candidacy Declared primary	$0	N/A**
2026*	U.S. House Texas District 27	Withdrew primary	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$0	N/A**
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
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Texas' current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

John Cornyn (R)

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Nathaniel Moran (R)

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Daniel Crenshaw (R)

District 3

Keith Self (R)

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Pat Fallon (R)

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Lance Gooden (R)

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Jake Ellzey (R)

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Lizzie Fletcher (D)

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Morgan Luttrell (R)

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Al Green (D)

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Michael McCaul (R)

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August Pfluger (R)

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Craig Goldman (R)

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Ronny Jackson (R)

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Randy Weber (R)

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Monica De La Cruz (R)

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Veronica Escobar (D)

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Pete Sessions (R)

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Jodey Arrington (R)

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Joaquin Castro (D)

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Chip Roy (R)

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Troy Nehls (R)

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Tony Gonzales (R)

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Beth Van Duyne (R)

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Roger Williams (R)

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Brandon Gill (R)

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Michael Cloud (R)

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Henry Cuellar (D)

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Sylvia Garcia (D)

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Jasmine Crockett (D)

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John Carter (R)

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Julie Johnson (D)

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Marc Veasey (D)

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Vicente Gonzalez (D)

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Greg Casar (D)

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Brian Babin (R)

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Lloyd Doggett (D)

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Wesley Hunt (R)

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