Who Phil is
Phil Gray is a perennial Libertarian candidate who has now run for Congress in three different Texas districts.
About Phil
Gray, who has worked as a property manager and small business owner, holds a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Texas at Tyler. He previously ran for U.S. House seats in TX-27 (2020) and TX-30 (2022) before running in TX-26 in 2024 and again in 2026 as the Libertarian nominee, campaigning mainly on paying down the national debt.
Where they stand
- Reproductive RightsAgree
- Immigration & BorderUnknown
- Housing & AffordabilityUnknown
- Public EducationUnknown
- Election IntegrityUnknown
- HealthcareUnknown
- Social Security & MedicareDisagree
- Gun PolicyUnknown
- Climate & EnergyUnknown
Also on the ballot for U.S. House • District 26
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Brandon GillBefore running for Congress, Brandon Gill worked as an investment banking analyst in New York, then quit to found his own online newspaper.
About Brandon
Gill graduated from Dartmouth College and moved to New York to work as an investment banker before returning to Texas to launch the D.C. Enquirer, a conservative news outlet he ran as publisher and editor. He was elected to represent TX-26 in 2024, becoming the youngest Republican member of Congress, and is now running for a second term. He is married to Danielle D'Souza, daughter of commentator Dinesh D'Souza.
Steven ShookSteven Shook has spent his career since 2009 caring for critically ill and injured patients in healthcare settings.
About Steven
Born and raised in Fort Worth to a family of healthcare workers and small business owners, Shook holds degrees from Tarrant County College, Texas Tech University (where he graduated Summa Cum Laude), and the University of Texas at Arlington. He won the 2026 Democratic primary for TX-26 and is running on protecting healthcare access, Social Security, and public schools.