Texas' 21st Congressional District election, 2026 (March 3 Republican primary)

As a defense attorney with over 15 years of experience, Daniel Betts has consistently fought to defend constitutional rights and stand up to government overreach. He is committed to bringing that same resolve to Washington to protect individual liberties and limit federal government interference in Texans' lives.

Raised with pro-life values and inspired by attending the March for Life as a child, Daniel continues that fight today. He and his wife, Piper, are raising their three young boys in the Hill Country, where they are active in their church and community. Daniel is dedicated to representing families and upholding the sanctity of life in Congress.

A lifelong Republican and committed Christian, Daniel Betts is running to represent Texas' 21st Congressional District with principled leadership. He knows how to stand his ground in the courtroom and will bring that resolve to Washington for Texas.

Jason Cahill (R)

I am the only candidate for Texas U.S. House District 21 and one of the very few candidates anywhere in this country who stood in uniform when America was attacked on 9/11. I was on Active Duty as a U.S. Navy Intelligence Specialist when the towers fell. When my service ended, I didn’t walk away from the fight I went back to the war zone in Iraq as an intelligence contractor. I ran toward danger, not away from it, because when this country is under threat, Americans step up. That is who I am, that is how I serve, and that is how I’ll fight for you in Congress.

As a Veteran, I’ve learned what service, sacrifice, and dedication truly mean, and I bring that same commitment to public leadership. As a CEO, I understand how to manage resources wisely, solve complex problems, and make decisions that deliver results, not just promises. As a family man, I’m grounded in the values of integrity, compassion, and long-term thinking, because every decision affects not just today’s challenges but the world our children will inherit.

My background has given me a balanced perspective, the strategic mindset to lead, the practical experience to manage, and the personal motivation to build a stronger future for all.

Zeke believes in America and the American's who make it GREAT! We must fall back on our founding principles in order to restore our republic! Zeke believes in strong, secure borders that include completing the construction of our border wall and expediting mass deportations. "We must prioritize American exceptionalism by halting H1B visas and other legal forms of immigration until we get our house in order."

Zeke takes a no-compromise stance on the 2nd Amendment and believes the founders wrote it perfectly, with "shall not be infringed" meaning exactly that. Zeke will work to fully restore our 2nd Amendment rights by repealing the National Firearms Act of 1934, the Gun Control Act of 1968, red flag laws, and abolishing the ATF.

Zeke has a strong foundation of faith that guides his beliefs in family and freedom. Zeke believes America thrives when we prioritize traditional nuclear families. "Marriage is between one man and one woman." Zeke recognizes that all life is precious and begins at conception. Zeke is a fighter for the unborn and will work to abolish the abomination that is abortion. Children win when parents are provided choices on education. Zeke and his wife Lisa homeschool their children and he promotes homeschooling, school choice, and keeping the government out of our parental rights. "Parents know what's best for their children. Families flourish when their freedoms are unrestricted."

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Washington is broken because too many politicians treat it like a career, not a calling. I’ll fight to impose term limits, end insider trading, and hold Congress to the same standards as every working American. Public service should be temporary, a duty to your country, not a lifelong paycheck.

We need to rebuild the American middle class not just with slogans, but with action. As a business owner and engineer, I’ll stand up for small businesses, rebuild domestic manufacturing, and make it easier for families to own a home, raise kids, and build a future without government standing in their way.

Texas is powering America’s future from energy to AI but our communities shouldn’t pay the price for corporate greed. I’ll fight to make sure data centers and AI companies invest in local jobs, not just drain our water and power. Innovation should strengthen our grid, create real careers, and protect the natural resources that make Texas home. Technology should serve people not to replace them.

Kyle Sinclair (R)

The campaign's healthcare initiative focuses on expanding access to quality, affordable care while improving accountability and outcomes. Led by an award-winning healthcare executive with 20 years of experience, the campaign prioritizes protecting emergency and rural healthcare services, strengthening primary and preventive care, and reducing costs by addressing waste, fraud, and administrative inefficiencies. The initiative emphasizes patient-centered decision-making, transparency in healthcare pricing, targeting tax relief for small businesses that provide health insurance and for individuals paying their healthcare premiums, and polies that support medical professionals while maintaining fiscal responsibility and individual care

I support limited, disciplined approach to federal infrastructure investment. Rather than broad spending or earmark-style requests, the focus is on a narrow set of public interests' projects such as flood control, transportation safety, emergency services, water systems, and rural emergency hospital infrastructure. Any supported projects should be publicly owned, locally supported, fully transparent, and one-time in nature. Most proposals should be a small number of critical projects advanced to protect lives, property, and essential services

I support President Trump's affordability agenda, which emphasizes lowering costs for working families through reduced taxes, regulatory reform, domestic energy production, and supply-side economic growth. Addressing the national debt-now exceeding $38 trillion-requires disciplined budgeting, pro-growth policies that expand the tax base, and a commitment to curbing wasteful federal spending. I believe affordability and fiscal responsibility must pursued together, pairing economic growth with long-term structural reforms to stabilize debt and protect future generations.

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Trey Trainor (R)

I’m a trusted ally of President Donald Trump, committed to advancing his America First agenda. As former FEC Chair appointed by Trump, I fought to defended free speech, and upheld constitutional values. In Congress, I’ll secure our borders, protect the unborn, and defend Second Amendment rights, just as I did advising Trump’s campaign. I’ll cut wasteful spending, oppose radical agendas, and restore our Republic’s founding principles. With a proven record of standing with Trump against the swamp, I’m ready to represent TX-21’s patriots. Join me at trey4tx.com to keep Texas strong and free, backing Trump’s vision for a prosperous, secure America!

I’m a proven conservative for Texas, with a record as legal counsel to the Republican Party of Texas and representing grassroots organizations in court and at the Texas Legislature. I’ve fought for election integrity, defended pro-life causes, and protected Second Amendment rights. As former FEC Chair, I battled government overreach and upheld constitutional freedoms. In Congress, I’ll secure borders, cut wasteful spending, and champion TX-21’s values. My decades of advocacy for conservative principles make me the trusted voice to represent our district.

I’m ready to serve the people of District 21 in Congress on day one, with a proven record of fighting bureaucracy in Washington. As former FEC Chair under President Trump, I battled election fraud, defended free speech, and took on the swamp. My experience as legal counsel in Texas and Washington equips me to deliver results—securing borders, protecting the unborn, and defending Second Amendment rights. I’ve spent years challenging government overreach, ensuring conservative values prevail. TX-21 deserves a leader who’s battle-tested and ready to act.

Mike Wheeler (R)

To tackle inflation and ensure sustainable growth, Congress must act swiftly. That means eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse identified in audits, and enforcing a constitutional balanced budget. The trillions in federal assets—land and resources—should be managed like a business through public-private partnerships to generate returns dedicated to reducing the national debt. Lowering the debt will reduce interest rates, making borrowing cheaper, supporting affordable housing, and encouraging investment and job creation. Pair these steps with permanent tax reforms—lowering individual and capital gains taxes, and eliminating the estate tax—to foster long-term growth and fiscal stability.

Rising healthcare premiums and limited local access are squeezing American families. Congress must increase competition by allowing insurance to be sold across state lines and breaking up monopolies. Open up networks to empower patients to compare costs—whether for an MRI or routine care—and choose the most affordable option. Telemedicine should be expanded, especially in rural communities, to reduce travel and wait times. HSAs must be strengthened by raising contribution limits and expanding eligibility so individuals, not insurers, control healthcare spending. Finally, we must rein in the power of PBMs and pharmaceutical giants to lower drug prices. A transparent, free-market healthcare system will reduce costs and put patients first.

America must reform immigration. End birthright citizenship so there is no automatic citizenship for children of non-citizens. Our system should be merit-based, prioritizing skills, education, English proficiency, and economic contribution. Those who come here must be willing to assimilate into American culture. Trump's travel bans should be codified. We must enforce the law by deporting those here illegally, starting with criminals, and require asylum seekers to remain in Mexico. The diversity lottery should be eliminated, and chain migration should be limited to immediate family. Illegals should not receive public benefits. H-1B visas should be phased out, with corporations partnering with universities to develop American talent first.

Fair Tax Reform, Energy Independence, Criminal Justice, Drug Policy

Jason Cahill (R)

Bureaucratic waste, the exploding national debt, and the threat of Sharia law are among the greatest dangers to our future. Washington’s failure to live within its means is saddling the next generation with debt they had no voice in creating. I’m running for Congress because of my four young children and my responsibility to protect the country they will inherit. My priorities are clear: cut spending, reduce deficits, and begin paying down the national debt; eliminate fraud, waste, and failed green energy schemes; and re-prioritize federal dollars toward long-term water infrastructure for Texas and the Hill Country. I will stand firmly for an America First agenda to defend our financial security and national sovereignty.

Securing our border.

Defending and restoring our 2nd Amendment rights. Protecting the sanctity of life. Slashing spending and gutting government waste, fraud, and abuse.

Honoring our service men and women.

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

I’m passionate about rebuilding the American middle class and putting working people back at the center of our economy. Washington has spent too long serving lobbyists, not families, and I want to change that.

I care about how technology and energy shape our future. I’ve worked in both fields, and I’ve seen how decisions about AI, data centers, and automation can help or hurt real communities. Innovation should create jobs here in Texas, not drive up our power bills or use up our resources while giving nothing back.

I’m also focused on border security, protecting constitutional rights, and cutting red tape for small businesses. I believe government should protect opportunity, not stand in the way of it.

Kyle Sinclair (R)

I am most passionate about accountability-driven public policy that protects people while respecting constitutional limits.

This means safeguarding women and children, strengthening healthcare access and emergency services-especially in rural and underserved communities-and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent transparently and effectively. I am particularly focusing on policies that protect women's safety and fairness, preserve access to life-saving care, and restoring integrity to government systems that too often tolerate waste, fraud, and abuse.

Good policy should be results-oriented, rooted in data, and grounded in the principle that government exists to serve the public-not special interests or bureaucratic convenience.

Trey Trainor (R)

As a lifelong conservative, husband, and father of six, I’m passionate about policies that protect our God-given rights, uphold life, and defend the Constitution. I’m unapologetically pro-life, having worked with Texas Right to Life to protect the unborn, oppose abortion agendas, and challenge laws like the Texas 10-Day Rule. In Congress, I’ll defund Planned Parenthood and advance pro-life protections. As a pro-gun advocate, I’ll fiercely defend the Second Amendment, opposing red-flag laws and ATF overreach while supporting concealed carry. As a constitutional conservative, I’ll secure borders, cut wasteful spending, and protect free speech and religious liberty.

Mike Wheeler (R)

Over time, special interests have gained outsized influence through campaign financing, lobbying, and revolving doors between government and industry. That distorts priorities, weakens accountability, and erodes public trust.

I’m making a clear public pledge: • I will not accept money from the pharmaceutical lobby. • I will not accept money from the insurance lobby. • I will not accept money from Big Tech or technology lobbyists. • I will not pay for or accept paid endorsements. • I will support and personally follow meaningful term limits.

I will also voluntarily limit my service in Congress to no more than 10 years, and I will place assets in a blind trust to prevent me from trading stocks. This is about service, not a career path.

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

I look up to people who built something from nothing and never forgot where they came from. My biggest inspirations are men and women who worked hard, took care of their families, and stood by their word even when no one was watching.

In public life, I respect leaders like Ron Paul, who stood on principle, spoke plainly, and put country above party. He was never afraid to challenge the system or tell the truth when it was unpopular.

I try to follow that same example. I believe leadership means staying grounded, standing firm on values, and fighting for the people who do not have a voice in Washington.

First and foremost, an elected official needs to be a good listener. A congressman is a representative, an advocate, and is there to further the interests and goals of their constituents, and without listening to them, they cannot know what they are fighting for. An elected official must be selfless, putting the interests of their constituents before themselves at all times. An elected official must be transparent, making sure their constituents know what they are doing and why. An elected official must be intelligent and willing and able to learn, so that they can work for their constituents not just on the issues they know about but new issues that come up. An elected official must be indefatigable; the demands of the job are very high, and they must be ready to meet those expectations at all times. An elected official should be a people person, as one of their largest jobs will be to negotiate solutions to problems with other officials and stakeholders. They must be creative, not getting stuck in ways of thinking that no longer serve their constituents. An elected official should be sober, so that they can think clearly and at all times be ready to serve in their capacity when the need arises. An elected official must have integrity, so that they are above reproach in their job and can adhere to all of these other principles without being influenced.

The biggest thing elected officials must keep at the forefront is that they are public servants first. Zeke understands that he is running to be a voice for the people of TX-21. "Our elected officials should be above reproach in their personal and professional lives. We're not perfect, but we should strive to live by the words we preach." Service before self is a characteristic Zeke has exemplified his entire life.

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

An elected official should remember who they work for, the people, not the donors or the party bosses. Character matters more than connections. You should tell the truth even when it costs you and keep your word once you give it.

The best leaders listen more than they talk and never forget what it is like to earn a paycheck, pay a mortgage, or run a small business. Public service is not about building a career, it is about doing what is right and stepping aside when the job is done.

Humility, honesty, and courage are the principles that matter most. If you cannot look the people you represent in the eye and explain your vote, you do not belong in office.

Be available and readily accessible to your constituents, advocate strongly for their interests, be open and responsive to criticism. Draft and help pass legislation that makes the lives of those constituents easier and reduces the burden that the government places on them. Make their lives better than when you took office.

The core responsibilities for the office holder are:

Listening to and respecting the constituents of your district. Acting in their best interest always.

Exhibit a genuine attitude of compassion, care, and gratitude for the people of the district.

What legacy would you like to leave?

The core responsibility of anyone elected to Congress is to serve the people, not themselves. That means listening to their district, fighting for their interests, and being honest about where you stand. Too many politicians forget that their job is to represent, not to rule.

A member of Congress should protect the Constitution, defend American jobs, and make sure our government works for working people again. They should know when to say no to wasteful spending and when to stand up to their own party if it means doing what is right for their community.

At the end of the day, the job is simple: tell the truth, fight for your people, and never forget who sent you to Washington in the first place.

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

I want to leave behind a legacy of honesty, hard work, and results. I want people to say that I kept my word, that I fought for them, and that I never forgot where I came from.

If I can help restore faith in government and show that regular people can still step up and make a difference, that would mean more than any title or headline.

I want to prove that public service can be done with integrity and that you do not have to sell out to make change. My hope is that a few young people will look at my campaign and believe that they can do it too — that America still belongs to the people willing to work for it.

The first major historical event I recall as a child was the dissolution of the USSR, I was six years old at the time.

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

The first major events I remember were the Waco siege, the Black Hawk Down incident, and the Oklahoma City bombing. I was a young kid during those years, born in 1987, but they left a lasting impression on me. Waco showed how government power can go too far, Black Hawk Down revealed the courage and sacrifice of our soldiers, and Oklahoma City showed both the pain and strength of the American people. Those moments taught me early that leadership and restraint matter, and that government must always be accountable to the people it serves.

My parents made me focus on school until I graduate high school, but for the first summer before college I worked at Boston Market for three months. I am forever grateful for being on the front lines of a minimum wage job that helped me interact with people of all stripes.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My first job was with Geek Squad when I was 17, and I stayed there for five years. I started out fixing computers and helping families set up their first networks, and I ended up managing some of the more complex service projects. It was my first real taste of responsibility and customer service. That job taught me how to problem solve under pressure, how to explain complicated things in plain English, and how to earn someone’s trust by doing the work right. It also opened the door to a career in technology, where I later worked with companies like Microsoft and Cisco. Looking back, that first job shaped how I lead today by staying hands-on, solving problems directly, and treating people with respect.

The Dark Forest by Liu Cixin. He paints a compelling picture of the makeup of our galaxy and how life is always hard and why, and seems to solve Fermi's paradox.

The Bible, The Creature from Jekyll Island, End the Fed, and The Anti-Communist Manifesto.

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

One of my favorite books is Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer. It is a story about struggle, survival, and the limits of human endurance. What I took from it was not just the danger of climbing a mountain, but the importance of teamwork, leadership, and accountability when everything is on the line. The book reminds me that success and failure both reveal a person’s character. In politics, as in life, you find out who people really are when the pressure hits. Into Thin Air taught me that leadership is about staying calm in the storm, owning your decisions, and never leaving your team behind.

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

I would choose Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher. He is not perfect, but he lives by a clear code in a world that often has none. He does the right thing even when it costs him, and he stays true to his values no matter who stands against him. Geralt reminds me that strength without integrity is dangerous, and that sometimes leadership means standing alone. He is loyal, disciplined, and guided by a deep sense of duty. Those are the same qualities I try to live by in my own life and in how I would serve the people I represent.

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

Like a lot of people, I have had to build everything the hard way. I did not come from money or politics, and there was no safety net if things went wrong. Balancing work, family, and responsibility while trying to build a business from the ground up has been one of the toughest challenges of my life. There were times when I was working two jobs just to keep things moving forward. But those struggles taught me what it means to sacrifice, to keep going when it would be easier to quit, and to take pride in earning every bit of progress. It shaped how I lead today with patience, grit, and respect for anyone trying to make a living and do things the right way.

The House is for the people, and while the Senate is to be a slower and more deliberative body, the House needs to be reactive, constantly changing to match the needs of its populace. Representatives need to be in constant communication and touch with their voters if they want to remain in office.

Direct Representation: Members are elected every two years, ensuring close ties to constituents and reflecting current public sentiment more dynamically than the Senate, which has six-year terms.

Power of the Purse: The House has the exclusive authority to initiate revenue bills, such as taxes and appropriations, making it the key player in federal budgeting and fiscal policy.

Impeachment Power: The House has the sole power to impeach federal officials, including the president, with a majority vote, serving as a check on the executive and judicial branches.

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

The House of Representatives is the people’s chamber. It was designed to keep government close to the voters and to reflect the voice of everyday Americans. Members of the House answer to their districts every two years, which means they cannot hide from the people they represent.

The House gives every community a seat at the table, from small towns to big cities. It is meant to be loud, messy, and full of debate because that is how democracy works. The founders wanted the House to be the part of government that never forgets who it serves.

At its best, the House reminds Washington that power comes from the people, not the politicians.

Previous experience in government can be an asset for a representative as it allows them to have the contacts and context necessary to be effective, but it can never be at the expense of not having experience in the private sector, which is much more important. A Representative needs to be close to the people they represent, and to be like them, to know how they live, even to struggle with them, not live in an ivory tower and hand down edicts from on high. Previous experience can be a double edged sword, because the longer someone is in politics, the more likely they are to be susceptible to all types of corruption.

It can be both beneficial and detrimental. It really boils down to the character of the representative.

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

Experience can help, but it is not the same as understanding. Too many people in Washington have decades of political experience and still have no idea how real life works. What matters most is good judgment, honesty, and the ability to listen to the people you represent. I believe Congress needs fewer career politicians and more people who have signed paychecks, built businesses, and worked real jobs. Government should look more like the country it serves. The best experience a representative can have is living under the same rules and challenges as everyone else.

We must secure our borders, achieve full energy independence, protect American economic interests abroad, and continue to give our men and women in uniform the best tools available to counter all threats foreign and domestic, so that those enemies will be deterred from engaging with us at all and we can keep American lives safe. We can maintain peace through strength on the international stage and prevent wars of aggression by China and Russia, and incentivize countries to work with us by deploying our soft power effectively and providing the world an example of what humanity can achieve when given the God-given freedom to which they are entitled.

Immigration, energy, and technology will be our biggest challenges over the next decade. We need to face these issues head-on and get a jump on them before we fall behind.

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

Our greatest challenges are rebuilding the middle class, protecting our national security, and keeping control of our own future in a changing world. Too much of our economy depends on foreign countries, from energy to manufacturing to technology. That weakens us.

We also face a cultural challenge. Families are struggling, young people are losing hope, and too many Americans feel disconnected from their government and each other. We need to restore faith, community, and purpose in this country.

Finally, we must make sure technology works for us, not against us. Artificial intelligence, automation, and data control will shape the next decade. If we do not lead with values, we risk losing what makes America free and strong.

Yes, it is a feature as much as it is a bug that Representatives need to be almost constantly campaigning, as it keeps them in touch with their voters and with their finger on the pulse of their citizens.

Yes.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Yes, I do. Two years keeps members of Congress close to the people they serve. It forces accountability and reminds representatives that their job belongs to the voters, not to them. If you cannot earn the trust of your district every two years, you do not deserve to stay in office. The short term also helps prevent politicians from getting too comfortable or disconnected from real life. It was designed to keep the House responsive, not insulated. I support two-year terms as long as we also pass term limits to make sure new voices and fresh ideas keep coming to Washington.

Members of Congress should be limited by law to no more than 6 terms, or 12 years, and Senators should be limited to two terms, or 12 years. The longer someone stays in Washington the more out of touch with their constituents they are and the more invested they are in staying in power. Term limits allow legislators to focus more on legislating and less on campaigning, and less beholden to special interests.

Zeke has signed the term limit pledge and would introduce of cosponsor legislation to enact term limits. "I've signed the term limit pledge, but in reality, we already have term limits. If we're able to educate voters on the primary process, we could get rid of the terrible politicians every election cycle."

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

I fully support term limits. Congress was never meant to be a retirement plan. Too many politicians have turned public service into a lifelong career, and that is part of why Washington is so disconnected from real life.

When people stay in power for decades, they stop listening to the voters and start listening to the lobbyists. Term limits would bring in fresh voices, new ideas, and leaders who still remember what it feels like to earn a paycheck and live under the laws they pass.

Serving in Congress should be a duty, not a career. Do your job, make a difference, and then step aside so others can do the same.

Jim Jordan

I model myself after:

our founding fathers Rep. Andy Biggs Rep. Eli Crane Rep. Thomas Massie Rep. Chip Roy Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Sen. Rand Paul

Sen. Mike Lee

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 have a lot of respect for leaders who spoke plainly, stood by their convictions, and never forgot where they came from. People like Ron Paul showed that you can tell the truth in Washington and still earn respect, even from those who disagree with you. I want to follow that example to be honest, independent, and grounded in principle. My goal is not to fit in with the political class but to represent the people who sent me there. I believe in serving with integrity, voting with conscience, and leaving the office better than I found it.

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

One story that stuck with me came from a small business owner in my district who told me he was thinking about closing his shop. He said it was not because people stopped buying, but because he could not keep up with rising costs, taxes, and red tape. He told me he felt like the system was built to crush people like him. That conversation hit home because I have lived it too. I have seen how hardworking Texans are punished for trying to build something. It reminded me why I am running to make sure people like him are not forgotten, and that the next generation still believes it is worth working hard and building in America.

In a nation that is comprised of states and groups of people with vastly differing interests, we should expect that no one person will get their way, that would be a dictatorship, and while we might like our politicians to say they would never compromise, then we would never get any of the things we want. Unfortunately that means that everyone is not 100% happy all of the time. The key for any individual legislator is making sure that they do their best to represent and fight for their constituents interests in that tug of war.

No. We're in the position we're in now because Republican's always cede policy while the Democrat's claw at every inch they can take. We need representatives who stand firm on principles and refuse to back down - Zeke is the embodiment of term "principled."

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?

Compromise can be necessary, but it should never come at the cost of your values. Too many politicians confuse compromise with surrender. Real leadership means finding common ground where you can, but standing firm when it matters.

If both sides walk away a little uncomfortable but the country is better off, that is a fair deal. But if compromise means raising taxes, weakening the border, or selling out working families, then it is not worth it.

I believe in working with anyone who loves this country and wants to make life better for the people we serve. We can disagree on policy, but we should never forget that we are supposed to be on the same team: America’s.

This delegated power is crucial to working towards balancing our nation's budget and reigning in our spending.

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

That power is one of the most important checks the people have on Washington. The House controls the purse, and that means it controls priorities. I would use that authority to protect taxpayers, cut wasteful spending, and make sure every dollar serves the public, not the bureaucracy. We should not raise another cent in taxes until we stop the corruption, end insider deals, and balance the budget. The power to raise revenue should never be used to punish working families or reward special interests. It should be used to keep government honest and accountable to the people who pay the bills.

Aggressively. As a defense attorney, my primary skill is cross examination, which requires active listening. Matters of public import need to be brought before committees and members of Congress must not just grandstand, but probe, listen, and reframe questions to get responsive answers for the public. Follow-up is key, and transparency should be the goal.

The U.S. House should use its investigative powers to oversee the executive branch, ensure accountability, and inform legislation.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

The House should use its investigative powers to hold government accountable, not to play political games. Oversight is one of Congress’s most important responsibilities. It is how we make sure federal agencies, corporate interests, and even the White House answer to the people. Investigations should focus on truth and transparency, not headlines. The goal is to expose waste, corruption, and abuse of power wherever it happens, no matter which party is involved. The House must never forget that it works for the American people, and its duty is to protect their trust, their tax dollars, and their freedom.

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

Barry Goldwater Jr., America First Insight, Troy Konvika (Bandera County Pct. 1 Commissioner, Jeremy Levi & Ty Fitzpatrick (Cowboy Church Pastors), Brandon Herrera (The AKGuy)

Trey Trainor (R)

State Senator Br

Mike Wheeler (R)

I’m honored to have the endorsements of over a hundred grassroots supporters who work tirelessly to keep Texas red. These local endorsements mean the world because they come from those who truly know our community best. They include current and former precinct chairs, GOP county chairs, members of the State Republican Executive Committee, including Dr. Melinda Morris, and Walter West. Among the notable endorsements are former State Senator Jeff Wentworth, former Congressman Quico Canseco, the MAGA Mall, the Trump Store in Bandera, Carolyn Besselman—former District Director of the Texas Federation of Republican Women—retired Colonel Anthony White and other military leaders, and State Board of Education member Tom Maynard.

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?

One story that really stayed with me came from a single mother who told me she was working two jobs and still falling behind. She said she did not want a handout, just a fair chance to get ahead. She talked about how everything from groceries to rent kept climbing, while her paycheck stayed the same. What struck me most was that she still had hope. She just wanted leaders who understood what it feels like to struggle and who would fight for people like her instead of corporate donors and party insiders. Her story reminded me why I am running because people who work hard should be able to build a life, not just survive one.

Raising and homeschooling my three boys to be deeply in touch with the rural natural beauty of the Hill Country with my wife Piper.

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

One accomplishment I am especially proud of is working on the NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter’s LAMP project, which helped confirm the presence of water on the lunar poles. That discovery changed how we think about future space exploration and opened the door for missions that could one day sustain human life beyond Earth. Being part of that effort reminded me what American ingenuity can accomplish when science and purpose come together. It taught me that progress requires courage, teamwork, and vision the same qualities we need to solve the challenges we face here at home.

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

The government should make sure artificial intelligence serves the people, not the other way around. AI has the power to change everything from national defense to small business, but it must be guided by values, not greed.

Washington’s job is to set clear rules that protect privacy, jobs, and national security while still allowing innovation to grow. We cannot let a handful of corporations or foreign countries control the future of technology.

AI should make American workers stronger, not replace them. The government should support research, protect our data, and ensure that this technology is used to build up our communities, not hollow them out.

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