Incumbent
Lance Gooden
IncumbentLance Gooden
TX-05 Republican nominee?
$115.00
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationTexas
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering tax burdens and reducing federal tax/fee impacts, favors simplifying the tax code and reducing IRS size, and has sponsored legislation to provide targeted tax relief for retirees. Emphasizes pro-growth, pro-business policies and tax relief measures rather than tax increases on high earners or corporations.
Healthcare
Opposes "socializing medicine" and supports free-market solutions to reduce costs, improve outcomes, and increase patient choice; supports some government funding for underserved populations but opposes taxpayer funding for abortions.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement and measures to restrict immigration-related programs perceived to enable illegal entry; has proposed legislation to cut federal funding to NGOs accused of aiding illegal immigration and backed measures such as DNA testing of migrant children and expanded border-wall funding. Emphasizes security risks at the southern border and has publicly demanded accountability from DHS leadership over migrant processing failures.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate identifies as pro‑life and opposes public funding for abortion; he has supported legislation restricting abortion and advocated for measures like the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Act. His public statements and voting record show consistent support for limits on abortion access while calling for protections for infants born after attempted abortions.
Climate & Energy
Supports domestic energy production and opposes Green New Deal–style restrictions and what he describes as anti-energy legislation; has pushed to cut or oppose federal environmental and climate-related funding and actions while raising concerns about foreign influence on U.S. climate policy. Positions emphasize energy security and market-driven approaches rather than aggressive emissions mandates.
Public Safety & Guns
Opposes expanded gun restrictions including universal background checks and red flag laws and frames Democratic proposals as a “gun grab.” Supports preserving gun rights and has received endorsements from pro–Second Amendment groups.
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