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TX-19 Republican nominee?
$28.8K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSmall business owner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyLibertarian Republican
LocationTexas
BackgroundSmall business owner
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Notable personal detailsJames Bob Barbee is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 19th Congressional District (2026). He is a small business owner in the life-safety/electrical field and has owned and operated 4D Electric. He previously worked as the electrical supervisor at Abilene Christian University and has served in local civic roles including board/committee service in the Abilene area.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports eliminating the federal income tax and replacing it with a flat federal sales tax (estimated 8–10%). He emphasizes reducing federal spending and tackling the national debt while shifting revenue collection toward a consumption-based tax.
Healthcare
James Barbee says he wants to address crushing medical debt and improve access to healthcare in rural areas and describes healthcare as a key issue for his campaign, but his campaign material and local coverage provide only broad goals without detailed policy proposals such as support for a public option, Medicare expansion, or specific market-based reforms.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger enforcement of immigration laws and law-enforcement actions at the border, defends ICE operations, and emphasizes securing the border and ending illegal immigration while framing immigration as linked to cartel criminality. Campaign materials state a commitment to protecting and enforcing the rule of law.
Climate & Energy
The candidate supports policies to promote American energy dominance and reduce federal regulations and spending that affect energy producers. Campaign materials emphasize defending fossil-fuel–related jobs and prioritizing energy production rather than aggressive emissions regulation.
Polls
TX-19 Republican nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$16K
$12K
$8K
$4K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$16.0K
$1.8K
$14.2K
$1.0K
Source: FEC
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