TX-01 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSoftware developer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationTexas
BackgroundSoftware developer
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Notable personal detailsDax Cornell Alexander is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 1st Congressional District (TX-01) in the 2026 election cycle. He is a software developer and has been active in local Democratic Party work in Smith County, Texas, including voter registration and community events. His campaign is based in Tyler, Texas.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports policies to grow good-paying jobs, strengthen small and rural businesses, invest in infrastructure and broadband, and expand worker protections and fair wages. He favors federal investments for education, healthcare expansion, and workforce training and has criticized past tax cuts as disproportionately benefiting the top 1%.
Healthcare
Supports expanding Medicaid, lowering prescription drug prices, investing in rural health clinics and telehealth, and pursuing affordable/universal coverage for Texans. Prioritizes protecting safety-net hospitals and improving access in rural communities. Opposes policies that reduce access to reproductive healthcare.
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Immigration & Border
Supports secure borders combined with humane solutions and bipartisan immigration reform; opposes building walls and favors smart investments in technology and personnel while protecting human rights.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying the right to abortion into federal law and protecting reproductive freedom across all 50 states. Advocates for legislation to protect reproductive freedom now and for future generations.
Climate & Energy
Supports stronger environmental protections and clean air and water for Texas communities but has not published detailed climate or energy policy proposals on his campaign website. Public statements list climate and environment among priorities without specifying targets, regulation, or energy-transition policies.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports universal background checks and red flag laws to help prevent gun violence while affirming responsible gun ownership. Frames these measures as balancing the protection of rights with community safety.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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