- Chris GoberRepublican✓ Verified$3.0M raised
- Caitlin RourkDemocratic✓ Verified$531K raised
Where they stand
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Where they differ: Chris Gober supports growing Texas’s economy by boosting investment in defense, technology, and innovation to outcompete China and strengthen national security, and he also wants to cut regulations and taxes to boost small business, agriculture, energy, and technology while securing the border 124. Caitlin Rourk prioritizes building an economy where hard work pays off alongside strong public schools, and she calls for securing the border and fixing what she calls a broken immigration system, paired with careful use of military force abroad 35.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 16, 2026.
| Issue | Chris GoberRepublican | Caitlin RourkDemocratic |
|---|---|---|
| Economy & Jobs | Chris Gober supports growing Texas’s economy by boosting investment in defense, technology, and innovation to outcompete China and strengthen national security. Gober wants to cut regulations and taxes to boost small business, agriculture, energy and technology in the district while also securing the border. | Rourk says her top priority is building an economy where hard work pays off, alongside strong public schools. |
| Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Chris Gober supports growing Texas’s economy by boosting investment in defense, technology, and innovation to outcompete China and strengthen national security 1. He also wants to cut regulations and taxes to boost small business, agriculture, energy, and technology in the district while securing the border 2. Caitlin Rourk says her top priority is building an economy where hard work pays off, alongside strong public schools 3. | ||
| Healthcare | Chris Gober supports strengthening rural healthcare to improve access and affordability so families don’t have to travel long distances for treatment. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Immigration | Chris Gober supports securing the border and empowering Texas law enforcement to stop drug, violence, and gang invasions. | Rourk calls for securing the border and fixing what she calls a broken immigration system, paired with careful use of military force abroad. |
| Where they differ on Immigration: Chris Gober supports securing the border and empowering Texas law enforcement to stop drug, violence, and gang invasions 1. Caitlin Rourk calls for securing the border and fixing what she calls a broken immigration system, paired with careful use of military force abroad 2. | ||
| Public Safety & Crime | Chris Gober supports empowering Texas law enforcement to combat cartels and reduce drug and gang violence in communities. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Abortion | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Taxes & Government Spending | Chris Gober supports cutting burdensome regulations and expanding small business opportunities to make life more affordable for rural Texans. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Energy & Environment | Gober wants Congress to expand water and power-grid capacity and streamline permitting to support the district's growth. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Foreign Policy & Defense | Chris Gober supports boosting investment in defense and technology to strengthen national security and maintain America’s competitive edge over China. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |