- See Pete Sessions's sponsored bills →Pete SessionsRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified$1.3M raised
- Casey ShepardDemocratic✓ Verified$15K raised
Where they stand
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Where they differ: Pete Sessions supports a conservative agenda promoting capitalism, rule of law, and investment to create jobs and increase income, and he votes consistently for economic and job-related bills like the Main Street Capital Access Act and the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act 12. He advocates for patient-centered, market-based healthcare solutions aimed at lowering costs and increasing options, voting in favor of healthcare legislation such as the EARLY Act Reauthorization and the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act 56. Casey Shepard supports economic measures including tax incentives for affordable housing, ending tariffs that raise material costs, and updating immigration policy to allow trained foreign workers to help build housing, as well as strengthening SNAP, WIC, school meal programs, and farm subsidies to improve food access 34. Shepard also supports improving healthcare access by strengthening medical funding, restoring Medicaid and Medicare, expanding the healthcare workforce through federal aid and updated immigration policies, and restoring ACA premium subsidies and funding for substance-abuse and mental-health services 78.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 20, 2026.
| Issue | Pete SessionsRepublican | Casey ShepardDemocratic |
|---|---|---|
| Economy & Jobs | Sessions supports a conservative agenda that promotes capitalism, rule of law, and investment to create American jobs and put more money into Americans' pockets. Pete Sessions votes consistently in favor of economic and job-related bills, supporting acts like the Main Street Capital Access Act and the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act. | Shepard supports economic measures including tax incentives for affordable housing development, ending tariffs that raise material prices, and updating immigration policy to allow trained foreign workers to help build h… Shepard wants to strengthen SNAP and WIC, school meal programs, and farm subsidies to improve food access. |
| Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Pete Sessions supports a conservative agenda promoting capitalism, rule of law, and investment to create American jobs and increase Americans' income 1. He votes consistently for economic and job-related bills, including the Main Street Capital Access Act and the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act 2. Casey Shepard supports economic measures such as tax incentives for affordable housing, ending tariffs that raise material costs, and updating immigration policy to allow trained foreign workers to help build housing 3. Shepard also wants to strengthen SNAP, WIC, school meal programs, and farm subsidies to improve food access 4. | ||
| Healthcare | Sessions advocates for patient-centered, market-based healthcare solutions that lower costs and increase options. Pete Sessions votes yea on healthcare-related legislation including the EARLY Act Reauthorization, Improving Care in Rural America, and the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act. | Shepard supports improving access to healthcare by strengthening medical funding, restoring Medicaid and Medicare, and growing the healthcare workforce through federal aid and updated immigration policies. Shepard wants to restore ACA premium subsidies, improve Medicaid, and restore funding for substance-abuse and mental-health services. |
| Where they differ on Healthcare: Pete Sessions advocates for patient-centered, market-based healthcare solutions aimed at lowering costs and increasing options, and he has voted in favor of healthcare-related legislation such as the EARLY Act Reauthorization, Improving Care in Rural America, and the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act 12. Casey Shepard supports improving healthcare access by strengthening medical funding, restoring Medicaid and Medicare, and expanding the healthcare workforce through federal aid and updated immigration policies, as well as restoring ACA premium subsidies and funding for substance-abuse and mental-health services 34. | ||
| Immigration | Sessions supports strong border enforcement and accountability for border security failures to address drug and humanitarian crises. Pete Sessions votes yea on multiple immigration bills such as the Secure America Act and the Deporting Fraudsters Act, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution related to immigration. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Public Safety & Crime | Sessions believes Americans should feel safe in their homes and neighborhoods and supports law and order to protect taxpayers from those disrupting the Rule of Law. Sessions supports law enforcement by advocating for resources, opposing defunding police, and enhancing penalties for crimes against officers. Pete Sessions votes yea on public safety and crime bills including the GUARD Act, Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act, and Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Abortion | Sessions is pro-life and holds a 100% lifetime voting record with National Right to Life. Sessions opposes abortion and supports legislation protecting born-alive abortion survivors. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Taxes & Government Spending | Sessions supports balancing the budget and reducing unnecessary socialist government spending. Pete Sessions 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, but votes nay on the AGOA Extension Act. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Energy & Environment | Sessions supports farmers and ranchers, holding a 100% lifetime voting record with the Texas Farm Bureau. Pete Sessions votes yea on energy and environment legislation such as the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act and the Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Foreign Policy & Defense | Sessions supports President Trump 100% of the time and backs American First policies, including border security to protect the country. Pete Sessions votes nay on resolutions directing troop removal from Iran and Lebanon, but yea on the National Defense Authorization Act and veterans’ affairs bills. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |