2026 Elections · Texas

Texas's 12th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Texas congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Texas's 12th Congressional District in 2026?

Craig Goldman (Republican) and Angela Rodriguez Prilliman (Democratic).

Where they stand

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Where they differ: Craig Goldman supports rolling back Biden-era regulations and making permanent the Trump 2017 tax cuts to protect jobs and prevent tax increases, and he supports securing Medicaid funding for vulnerable populations while implementing work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving Medicaid 15. Angela Rodriguez Prilliman supports funding childcare, healthcare, education, and mental health care to boost the economy and help working parents and small businesses thrive, and she supports universal healthcare funded by taxing billionaires to reduce costs and improve well-being for all Americans 47.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueCraig GoldmanRepublicanAngela Rodriguez PrillimanDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Goldman supports rolling back Biden-era regulations and making permanent the Trump 2017 tax cuts to protect jobs and prevent tax increases.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Goldman supports tax relief and cutting wasteful federal government spending to boost the economy and help hardworking Texans keep more of their money.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Craig Goldman votes yea on multiple bills supporting economic growth and regulatory effectiveness, including H.R. 8278, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 7128.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Rodriguez Prilliman supports funding childcare, healthcare, education, and mental health care to boost the economy and help working parents and small businesses thrive.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Craig Goldman supports rolling back Biden-era regulations and making permanent the Trump 2017 tax cuts to protect jobs and prevent tax increases 1. He also supports tax relief and cutting wasteful federal government spending to boost the economy and help Texans keep more of their money 2. Goldman voted yea on multiple bills supporting economic growth and regulatory effectiveness, including H.R. 8278, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 7128 3. Angela Rodriguez Prilliman supports funding childcare, healthcare, education, and mental health care to boost the economy and help working parents and small businesses thrive 4.
Healthcare

Goldman supports securing Medicaid funding for vulnerable populations and implementing work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving Medicaid.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Craig Goldman votes yea on healthcare-related bills such as the EARLY Act Reauthorization and Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Rodriguez Prilliman supports universal healthcare funded by taxing billionaires to reduce costs and improve well-being for all Americans.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Craig Goldman supports securing Medicaid funding for vulnerable populations and implementing work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving Medicaid 1. He voted yea on healthcare-related bills such as the EARLY Act Reauthorization and Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act 2. Angela Rodriguez Prilliman supports universal healthcare funded by taxing billionaires to reduce costs and improve well-being for all Americans 3.
Immigration

Goldman prioritizes border security, supports detaining illegal aliens who commit crimes, and opposes illegal immigration as a burden to taxpayers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Craig Goldman votes yea on immigration enforcement and security bills including the Secure America Act and Stop Illegal Entry Act, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Public Safety & Crime

Craig Goldman votes yea on public safety bills such as the GUARD Act, Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, and Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Rodriguez Prilliman identifies Donald Trump and his administration as the greatest domestic threat due to chaos and destruction for financial gain.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Craig Goldman votes yea on public safety bills such as the GUARD Act, Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, and Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act 1. Angela Rodriguez Prilliman identifies Donald Trump and his administration as the greatest domestic threat due to chaos and destruction for financial gain 2.
Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

Goldman fights to reduce taxes, helped pass the largest property tax cut in Texas history, and opposes state income tax and franchise tax.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Goldman supports cutting taxes for families and small businesses, eliminating wasteful federal spending, and opposing tax hikes.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Craig Goldman votes yea on tax relief and budget-related bills including the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act and the congressional budget for fiscal year 2027.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Rodriguez Prilliman supports taxing billionaires to fund universal healthcare and childcare systems.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Craig Goldman fights to reduce taxes, helped pass the largest property tax cut in Texas history, and opposes state income tax and franchise tax 1. He supports cutting taxes for families and small businesses, eliminating wasteful federal spending, and opposing tax hikes 2. Goldman votes yea on tax relief and budget-related bills including the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act and the congressional budget for fiscal year 2027 3. Angela Rodriguez Prilliman supports taxing billionaires to fund universal healthcare and childcare systems 4.
Energy & Environment

Goldman supports increasing domestic energy production by repealing regulations, restoring oil and gas lease sales, and cutting subsidies for green energy initiatives.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Craig Goldman votes yea on environmental protection and conservation bills like the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act and Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act, but nay on the Nationwide Cons…

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Foreign Policy & Defense

Goldman supports increasing defense spending to maintain production of the F-35 fighter jet.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Goldman supports strengthening national defense by providing modern equipment, funding missile defense systems, and expanding benefits for servicemembers.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 12, 2026AI-written

Craig Goldman votes nay on resolutions directing troop removal from Iran and Lebanon, and yea on the National Defense Authorization Act and veterans’ clinic naming.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Rodriguez Prilliman supports removing Trump and his supporters from office to restore trust with democratic allies and hold them accountable for crimes against humanity.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Craig Goldman supports increasing defense spending to maintain production of the F-35 fighter jet and strengthening national defense by providing modern equipment, funding missile defense systems, and expanding benefits for servicemembers 12. He voted nay on resolutions directing troop removal from Iran and Lebanon, and yea on the National Defense Authorization Act and veterans’ clinic naming 3. Angela Rodriguez Prilliman supports removing Trump and his supporters from office to restore trust with democratic allies and hold them accountable for crimes against humanity 4.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Craig Goldman supports rolling back Biden-era regulations and making permanent the Trump 2017 tax cuts to protect jobs and prevent tax increases. He also supports tax relief and cutting wasteful federal government spending to boost the economy and help Texans keep more of their money. Goldman voted yea on multiple bills supporting economic growth and regulatory effectiveness, including H.R. 8278, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 7128. Angela Rodriguez Prilliman supports funding childcare, healthcare, education, and mental health care to boost the economy and help working parents and small businesses thrive.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Craig Goldman supports securing Medicaid funding for vulnerable populations and implementing work requirements for able-bodied adults receiving Medicaid. He voted yea on healthcare-related bills such as the EARLY Act Reauthorization and Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act. Angela Rodriguez Prilliman supports universal healthcare funded by taxing billionaires to reduce costs and improve well-being for all Americans.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Craig Goldman votes yea on public safety bills such as the GUARD Act, Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, and Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act. Angela Rodriguez Prilliman identifies Donald Trump and his administration as the greatest domestic threat due to chaos and destruction for financial gain.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Craig Goldman fights to reduce taxes, helped pass the largest property tax cut in Texas history, and opposes state income tax and franchise tax. He supports cutting taxes for families and small businesses, eliminating wasteful federal spending, and opposing tax hikes. Goldman votes yea on tax relief and budget-related bills including the Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act and the congressional budget for fiscal year 2027. Angela Rodriguez Prilliman supports taxing billionaires to fund universal healthcare and childcare systems.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Craig Goldman supports increasing defense spending to maintain production of the F-35 fighter jet and strengthening national defense by providing modern equipment, funding missile defense systems, and expanding benefits for servicemembers. He voted nay on resolutions directing troop removal from Iran and Lebanon, and yea on the National Defense Authorization Act and veterans’ clinic naming. Angela Rodriguez Prilliman supports removing Trump and his supporters from office to restore trust with democratic allies and hold them accountable for crimes against humanity.