Incumbent
Brian Babin
IncumbentBrian Babin
TX-36 Republican nominee?
$100.00
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationTexas
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Brian Babin supports lower taxes, tax code simplification, and reduced government spending; he has praised the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and opposed tax increases. He advocates pro-growth, pro-business policies and regulatory relief to strengthen the economy.
Healthcare
Brian Babin has repeatedly supported repeal of the Affordable Care Act and has cosponsored and voted for legislation to fully repeal Obamacare. He has characterized ACA as harmful and promoted restoring market-based approaches to health policy. His official statements and floor remarks emphasize opposition to the ACA and support for repeal-focused reforms.
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Immigration & Border
Brian Babin emphasizes strict border enforcement and tougher immigration controls, including support for building the southern border wall, expedited removal/enforcement measures, and legislative changes to restrict birthright citizenship. He frames asylum and current migration flows as being abused and advocates law-and-order approaches (e.g., zero-tolerance policies, E-Verify, ending sanctuary-city funding).
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports major restrictions on abortion and federal limits on funding for abortion providers, has sponsored or backed legislation aimed at restricting abortion access and personhood-related measures, and has a record of pro-life advocacy.
Climate & Energy
Opposes aggressive federal climate regulations and emphasizes support for the oil and gas industry and U.S. energy independence while criticizing policies that limit fossil fuel production. Has expressed skepticism of climate alarmism and framed Biden administration climate policies as harmful to domestic energy producers.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports broad Second Amendment protections, opposes new gun restrictions, and champions nationwide concealed-carry reciprocity and transport protections for firearms owners. Holds high ratings/endorsements from major pro-gun organizations and has cosponsored federal concealed-carry reciprocity legislation.
Fundraising
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