TX-24 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleConsultant
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationTexas
BackgroundConsultant
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EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania (Wharton School) — MBA, Entrepreneurial Management
Notable personal detailsJon Buchwald is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’s 24th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has worked as a consultant and has served as adjunct faculty teaching entrepreneurship at SMU’s Cox School of Business and UT Dallas’ Jindal School of Management. He holds an MBA in Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes fiscal responsibility and using tax dollars wisely, opposes addressing the wealth gap through higher taxes, and prioritizes economic education, workforce investment, and targeted, cost-conscious programs rather than broad tax increases. Policy proposals emphasize practical, limited federal spending (e.g., vouchers for primary care, peer-to-peer home loans, student loan credits for doctors) and shifting responsibility to state/local/private partners when appropriate.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, protecting coverage for people with pre-existing conditions, lowering prescription drug costs, and targeted public interventions such as primary-care vouchers and incentives for physicians to accept Medicaid patients.
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Immigration & Border
Supports a secure and humane immigration system that emphasizes securing borders, streamlining legal immigration, and supporting DACA recipients. Policy framing balances border security with expanding legal pathways and protections for Dreamers.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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