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TX-19 Republican nominee?
$28.8K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleRoofing contractor / small business owner (Fat Matt Roofing)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundRoofing contractor / small business owner (Fat Matt Roofing)
EducationAssociate's, Howard College, Business/Psychology (2009)
Notable personal detailsMatthew Smith is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’s 19th Congressional District. He is an Abilene-based small business owner and the owner/president of Fat Matt Roofing, and he has also described himself publicly as a minister/pastor and rancher. His principal campaign committee is registered with the FEC as “FAT MATT SMITH FOR CONGRESS.”
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports lower taxes, fewer regulations, and reduced federal spending to address inflation and improve affordability for families. He emphasizes fiscal responsibility and opposes what he describes as reckless Washington spending.
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement measures, including restoring prior border policies, stopping cartel trafficking, and ending illegal immigration. Emphasizes working with President Trump and securing the southern border to protect Texas communities.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate describes himself as pro-life and says he will uphold pro-life policies, emphasizing faith-based and parental-rights themes. Campaign materials and profiles note involvement with crisis pregnancy support and a commitment to pro-life positions without specifying support for an outright ban or for particular gestational limits.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding domestic oil and gas production, removing regulatory burdens on energy, and developing nuclear energy while prioritizing grid reliability and opposing policies described as "anti-energy."
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Matt Smith is in a very tight race for a spot in the Republican runoff for Texas’s 19th Congressional District, with only 193 votes separating him from Abraham Enriquez for second place. Tom Sell is already in the runoff after leading the primary with 40.42% of the vote, and the final lineup will be certified by March 15, 2026. The runoff is scheduled for May 26, 2026, after remaining ballots are finalized.
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Polls
TX-19 Republican nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$376.4K
$282.3K
$188.2K
$94.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$376.4K
$4.5K
$371.9K
$20.7K
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- Endorsements