2026 Elections · Texas

Texas's 2nd 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.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Texas's 2nd Congressional District in 2026?

Shaun Finnie (Democratic) and Steve Toth (Republican).

  • Shaun FinnieDemocratic✓ Verified
    $3.1M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Steve TothRepublican✓ Verified
    $976K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Steve Toth supports using strategic tariffs to protect American manufacturing and opposes globalist trade policies, advocating for tariffs to protect American workers and industries 17. He also backs law enforcement by securing funding for advanced active shooter training and providing resources to help police succeed in protecting communities 5. Shaun Finnie supports responsible government spending to protect economic futures and removing tariffs to help Texans afford to live and work 2. He also supports protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits and ensuring women have the right to make their own healthcare decisions 4.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueShaun FinnieDemocraticSteve TothRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Finnie supports responsible government spending to protect economic futures and remove tariffs to help Texans afford to live and work.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Toth supports using strategic tariffs to protect American manufacturing, bring industries back home, and secure economic sovereignty.

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

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Steve Toth supports using strategic tariffs to protect American manufacturing, bring industries back home, and secure economic sovereignty 1. Shaun Finnie supports responsible government spending to protect economic futures and removing tariffs to help Texans afford to live and work 2.
Healthcare

Finnie supports protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits and ensuring women have the right to make their own healthcare decisions.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Toth advocates for personal autonomy in healthcare, opposing government mandates and pharmaceutical-driven systems.

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

Where they differ on Healthcare: Steve Toth advocates for personal autonomy in healthcare and opposes government mandates and pharmaceutical-driven systems 1. Shaun Finnie supports protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits and ensuring women have the right to make their own healthcare decisions 2.
Immigration

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Toth supports securing the southern border by funding border wall construction and initiatives to stop human traffickers, cartels, and criminals from crossing into the U.S.

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

Public Safety & Crime

Finnie supports focusing on fairness and safety for everyone in communities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Toth backs law enforcement by securing funding for advanced active shooter training and providing resources to help police succeed in protecting communities.

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

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Steve Toth supports law enforcement by securing funding for advanced active shooter training and providing resources to help police succeed in protecting communities 1. Shaun Finnie supports focusing on fairness and safety for everyone in communities 2.
Abortion

Finnie supports ensuring that women have the right to make their own healthcare decisions.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Finnie supports never spending more than what can be afforded and protecting essential benefits for middle-class Americans.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Toth opposes globalist trade policies and supports tariffs to protect American workers and industries.

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

Toth criticized a state property tax relief bill backed by rivals, saying it became a tax cut in name only.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Steve Toth opposes globalist trade policies and supports tariffs to protect American workers and industries 1. He criticized a state property tax relief bill backed by rivals, saying it became a tax cut in name only 2. Shaun Finnie supports never spending more than what can be afforded and protecting essential benefits for middle-class Americans 3.
Energy & Environment

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Toth supports expanding domestic oil and gas production to achieve energy independence and reduce reliance on foreign fuel.

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

Foreign Policy & Defense

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Toth prioritizes national security by opposing foreign adversaries owning Texas land, supporting allies like Israel, and ensuring defense spending benefits Americans.

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

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Steve Toth supports using strategic tariffs to protect American manufacturing, bring industries back home, and secure economic sovereignty. Shaun Finnie supports responsible government spending to protect economic futures and removing tariffs to help Texans afford to live and work.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Steve Toth advocates for personal autonomy in healthcare and opposes government mandates and pharmaceutical-driven systems. Shaun Finnie supports protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits and ensuring women have the right to make their own healthcare decisions.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Steve Toth supports law enforcement by securing funding for advanced active shooter training and providing resources to help police succeed in protecting communities. Shaun Finnie supports focusing on fairness and safety for everyone in communities.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Steve Toth opposes globalist trade policies and supports tariffs to protect American workers and industries. He criticized a state property tax relief bill backed by rivals, saying it became a tax cut in name only. Shaun Finnie supports never spending more than what can be afforded and protecting essential benefits for middle-class Americans.