2026 Elections · Texas

Texas's 13th 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 13th Congressional District in 2026?

Ronny Jackson (Republican) and Mark Nair (Democratic).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Ronny Jackson votes yea on bills supporting financial regulation and terrorism risk insurance, and also votes yea on acts enhancing prison staff safety and gun rights for veterans 14. Mark Nair supports economic fairness by fighting for livable wages and returning tariff powers to Congress to stabilize costs, and opposes government use of AI for facial recognition and surveillance, advocating for privacy protections 25.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueRonny JacksonRepublicanMark NairDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Ronny Jackson votes yea on multiple bills supporting financial regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, and terrorism risk insurance.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Mark Nair supports economic fairness by fighting for wages people can live on and returning tariff powers to Congress to stabilize the cost of living.

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

Nair says his focus is lowering everyday costs and making life more affordable for families in the district.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Ronny Jackson votes yea on multiple bills supporting financial regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, and terrorism risk insurance 1. Mark Nair supports economic fairness by fighting for wages people can live on and returning tariff powers to Congress to stabilize the cost of living 2. He also says his focus is lowering everyday costs and making life more affordable for families in the district 3.
Healthcare

Jackson works to lower healthcare costs and supports Republican-led policies that prioritize American citizens.

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

Ronny Jackson votes yea on acts reauthorizing rural care, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

Jackson supports strong immigration policies to secure the border and keep criminals and terrorists out of the country.

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

Ronny Jackson votes yea on bills supporting border security, deporting fraudsters, and DHS support, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

Ronny Jackson votes yea on acts enhancing prison staff safety, gun rights for veterans, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Mark Nair opposes government use of AI for facial recognition and surveillance, advocating for privacy protections and banning invasive AI practices.

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

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Ronny Jackson votes yea on acts enhancing prison staff safety, gun rights for veterans, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets 1. Mark Nair opposes government use of AI for facial recognition and surveillance, advocating for privacy protections and banning invasive AI practices 2.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Jackson fights to rein in government spending and protect taxpayers’ money from wasteful programs.

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

Ronny Jackson votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and various appropriations acts for national security, agriculture, and government spending.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Mark Nair opposes corporate PAC money and supports campaign finance reform, strict ethics rules, financial transparency, and banning stock trading in Congress.

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

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Ronny Jackson fights to rein in government spending and protect taxpayers’ money from wasteful programs 1. He votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and various appropriations acts for national security, agriculture, and government spending 2. Mark Nair opposes corporate PAC money and supports campaign finance reform, strict ethics rules, financial transparency, and banning stock trading in Congress 3.
Energy & Environment

Ronny Jackson votes yea on disapproving an EPA rule and battlefield protection, but nay on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and fuel retailer choice acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Mark Nair expresses concern about AI data centers and supports creating clear rules to safeguard constitutional rights before further AI integration.

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

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Ronny Jackson voted yea on disapproving an EPA rule and battlefield protection, but voted nay on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and fuel retailer choice acts 1. Mark Nair expresses concern about AI data centers and supports creating clear rules to safeguard constitutional rights before further AI integration 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Ronny Jackson votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, but yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Ronny Jackson votes yea on multiple bills supporting financial regulation, capital access, privacy in purchases, and terrorism risk insurance. Mark Nair supports economic fairness by fighting for wages people can live on and returning tariff powers to Congress to stabilize the cost of living. He also says his focus is lowering everyday costs and making life more affordable for families in the district.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Ronny Jackson votes yea on acts enhancing prison staff safety, gun rights for veterans, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets. Mark Nair opposes government use of AI for facial recognition and surveillance, advocating for privacy protections and banning invasive AI practices.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Ronny Jackson fights to rein in government spending and protect taxpayers’ money from wasteful programs. He votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, and various appropriations acts for national security, agriculture, and government spending. Mark Nair opposes corporate PAC money and supports campaign finance reform, strict ethics rules, financial transparency, and banning stock trading in Congress.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Ronny Jackson voted yea on disapproving an EPA rule and battlefield protection, but voted nay on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and fuel retailer choice acts. Mark Nair expresses concern about AI data centers and supports creating clear rules to safeguard constitutional rights before further AI integration.