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Republican
Deddrick Wilmer
TX-08 Republican nominee?
$3.7K
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMortgage finance executive
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationTexas
BackgroundMortgage finance executive
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EducationLouisiana State University, Baton Rouge
Notable personal detailsDeddrick T. Wilmer is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’ 8th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is a mortgage finance professional and has been described as president of a mortgage servicing firm. He has also served as a board director and board secretary for Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 248 (2022–2025).
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fec.govdocquery.fec.govivoterguide.comhoustonchronicle.comsos.state.tx.uscookpolitical.comtransparencyusa.orgtexasmatters.orgreadthedonation.comen.wikipedia.orgtexasgop.orgdonorsecrets.compublicapi.devkbtx.comco.real.tx.ustexasimpact.orgcongress.govarxiv.orgwilmerfortexas.comcommunityimpact.comcityofwilmer.nettexaspolicy.comwilmerhale.commembers.ghba.orgwisconsinexaminer.comwisconsinrighttolife.orgwamc.orgfacebook.comballotpedia.orgthetexan.newsthecentersquare.comnews.ballotpedia.orghoustonpublicmedia.orgapps.texastribune.orgwoodlandsonline.comballotready.orghistory.house.gov
Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes (including property taxes for homeowners and businesses), reducing federal spending that he links to inflation, and using federal resources to relieve local tax burdens and fund infrastructure. Emphasizes pro-growth, business-friendly economic policies and reducing cost of living for families.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to care through modernization and preventive-focused initiatives, including establishing community wellness centers in partnership with university medical centers and emphasizing mental health and early detection. Proposes targeted expansions for veterans’ health benefits such as making TRICARE available for veterans and spouses (TRICARE for Life).
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanding legal, employer-based immigration pathways and streamlining legal immigration while also advocating stronger border security, ending sanctuary city policies, mandating E-Verify for employers, and tougher penalties for immigration law violations. Emphasizes balancing welcoming legal immigrants with enforcement measures to prevent illegal immigration, trafficking, and smuggling.
Climate & Energy
Supports increasing domestic oil and gas production while also backing investment in next-generation energy sources (hydrogen, nuclear, carbon capture) and energy infrastructure; frames policy as balancing traditional fossil-fuel industries with innovation to ensure energy independence and economic growth.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports protecting the Second Amendment for law-abiding citizens while endorsing expanded background checks and other safety measures (including psychological evaluations for high-capacity firearm ownership and safety requirements for certain weapons).
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Deddrick Wilmer is in the news in connection with Texas primary elections that are selecting candidates for the November general election. The coverage highlights that the primaries include competitive, high-spending races and that some contests could head to runoffs. It also notes that redistricting has reshaped several districts and created new opportunities for both parties.
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
TX-08 Republican nominee?
Endorsers of Deddrick Wilmer for TX-08 Republican nominee?
Houston Chronicle editorial board
Public endorsement
Houston Chronicle editorial board endorsed Deddrick Wilmer in the Republican primary for Texas' 8th Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$46.0K
$34.5K
$23.0K
$11.5K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$46.0K
$7.8K
$38.2K
$2.7K
Source: FEC