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TX-09 Republican nominee?
$17.9K
MAY 27, 2026
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusiness executive
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationTexas
BackgroundBusiness executive
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EducationTexas A&M University (attended)
Notable personal detailsDan Mims is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 9th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has served as a trustee and chair of the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees. Mims previously led Mims Meat Company, a Houston-area foodservice distributor, before its sale in 2010. He is from Channelview, Texas, and is married with two children.
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fec.govdanmimsfortexas.comsanjac.educommunityimpact.comaxios.comelectrepublicans.orgnorthchannelstar.comtexastribune.orgen.wikipedia.orghoustonchronicle.compredictionedge.comgop.govkeranews.orgtheorg.comchron.comes.wikipedia.orgusvotesmart.orgballotready.orgnatchezdemocrat.comusvotesmart.commrt.commapquest.comdallasnews.comlaw.justia.comakdart.comncvoices.comw3.orgpulseit.newsbigbendsentinel.comdanmims.comdelmarvapublicmedia.orgarktimes.combluebonnetnews.cominstagram.comhoustonpublicmedia.orgthetexan.newsnews.ballotpedia.orgspectrumlocalnews.comthevindicator.comlocalcandidates.orgfacebook.comdocquery.fec.govvotesmart.orgdeveloper.ballotpedia.orglegislation.ballotpedia.org
Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports cutting taxes, reducing regulation, and returning surplus funds to taxpayers while limiting government growth to help small businesses and job creators. Advocates cutting red tape and allowing taxpayers and businesses to keep more of their money as part of a pro-growth economic agenda.
Immigration & Border
Supports securing the U.S. border, stopping illegal immigration, and providing law enforcement with additional resources to protect Texas communities. Emphasizes enforcement and border control measures rather than expanded legal pathways or asylum protections.
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Public Safety & Guns
Supports the Second Amendment and backing law enforcement; emphasizes keeping government out of the way while protecting communities. Platform language frames protection of gun rights alongside public safety and support for police resources.
Polls
TX-09 Republican nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$425.4K
$319.0K
$212.7K
$106.3K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$425.4K
$2.4K
$423.0K
$23.5K
Source: FEC
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