TX-08 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEntrepreneur
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundEntrepreneur
EducationUniversity of Chicago
Notable personal detailsBrett Jensen is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas’s 8th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has described himself as an entrepreneur and business operator, with a background in energy businesses and current interests in real estate, finance, and venture capital. He attended the University of Chicago and says he founded a software company while in school before selling it and moving into the energy sector. His campaign emphasizes conservative, “America First” priorities.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lower taxes and smaller government, favors free-market capitalism and policies to boost domestic energy production and reduce regulation. Emphasizes defending capitalism and reducing federal interference in businesses and households.
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement and deportation of criminal noncitizens while backing federal resources for removals and assistance to local law enforcement. Opposes what he describes as "Biden’s open border policies" and praises prior Trump-era border actions.
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Climate & Energy
Supports expanding domestic energy production and opposing what he calls “radical green energy policies”; emphasizes unleashing American energy and protecting jobs in the energy sector. Positions prioritize fossil-fuel development and market-driven energy approaches over aggressive regulatory climate measures.
News
Brett Jense is in the news in connection with Texas primary elections that are determining candidates for the November general election. The primaries feature heavy spending and several competitive races, with some contests potentially headed to runoffs. Redistricting is also reshaping multiple districts and creating new opportunities for both parties.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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