Zain Shaito

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Zain Shaito
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Republican Party

Candidate, U.S. House Texas District 32

Elections and appointments
Next election

March 3, 2026

Education

Bachelor's

The Ohio State University, 2013

Graduate

American Military University, 2024

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army

Years of service

2016 - 2022

Personal
Birthplace
Dallas, Texas
Profession
Intelligence officer
Contact

Campaign website

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Zain Shaito (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 32nd Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on March 3, 2026.[source]

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

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

Biography

Zain Shaito served in the U.S. Army. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Ohio State University in 2013 and a master's degree in strategic policy from the American Military University in 2024. His career experience includes working as an intelligence officer.[1][2]

Elections

2026

See also: Texas' 32nd 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 32

Charles Harper is running in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 32 on November 3, 2026.

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 32

The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 32 on March 3, 2026.

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Aimee Carrasco
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See also: Texas' 3rd 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 3

Evan Hunt and Jordan Wheatley are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 3 on March 3, 2026.

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Evan Hunt
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Jordan Wheatley

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Republican primary election

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

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

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I'm a former Olympic Athlete, Army Veteran, two time world fencing champion and Counterintelligence spy hunter.
  • Secure the border and stop the funding of illegal immigrants.
  • Stop the devaluation of the U.S dollar.
  • Stop endless wars in the Middle East and foreign aid handouts.
Veterans Affairs. National Security. Constitutional rights.
I look up to my parents, as they sacrificed alot in their life to ensure me and my siblings had everything we needed to succeed in our careers.
The tragedy of great power politics by John Mearsheimer.
To always be truthful to the American people. Do not give into self interests or the interests of powerful lobbies.
I am a leader. Proven achiever. I have a great sense of empathy for people around me and can relate easily to the average American.
To represent district constituents and to create policies that will empower every American citizen.
I would love to leave a legacy of taking care of our service members and ensuring that when they serve they always have that sense of honor and pride to represent the Armed forces.
I won the world championships in a fencing competition in 2006.
My first job was a moving laborer for one year, where I worked for my father's company.
The Outsiders. It was my first book I ever ready so it gives me nostalgia as a kid.
Superman.
Morgan Wallen- Last Night
I struggle with coping after losing someone that was close to me.
Oversight of federal agencies.
To an extent. You need to have a basic understanding of government functionalities.
Strategic challenges from China.
I believe 4 years would be the best length for term limits.
I agree with term limits.
I really loved Abraham Lincoln, and John F. Kennedy.
I've heard many veterans talk about their war stories and how they wish the U.S government was held more accountable on sending troops to the Iraq War.
My favorite joke is that once upon a time, Joe Biden was President of the United States.
Extremely important to always try and find compromise, but a to stand your ground on issues.
Ensures that tax-related measures originate from representatives who are closer to the electorate, fostering accountability.
To keep federal agencies in check.
House Intelligence Oversight, Foreign Affairs, Arms Forces Committees.
The government should always be held accountable for tax payer dollars.

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Campaign finance summary

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Zain Shaito campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2026* U.S. House Texas District 3Withdrew primary$0 N/A**
2026* U.S. House Texas District 32Candidacy Declared 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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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 12, 2025
    2. ↑ Ballotpedia staff, "Email communication with Zain-Braheim Shaito," August 13, 2025


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