Incumbent
Michael Cloud
IncumbentMichael Cloud
TX-27 Republican nominee?
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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
Opposes tax increases, supports cutting taxes and reducing federal spending, and favors deregulation and simplifying the tax code. Has signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and opposes wealth or new income taxes on upper brackets.
Healthcare
Calls for repeal of the Affordable Care Act and favors a market-oriented, limited-government approach to health care focused on reducing federal involvement and lowering costs. Opposed federal health measures he viewed as overreach and has criticized rushed, expansive COVID-era legislation. He also states opposition to taxpayer funding for abortion in health programs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strict border enforcement including expanded wall/technology and increased detention and deportation authority; advocates empowering local law enforcement and ICE to detain and remove undocumented migrants and backing policies to restrict birthright citizenship and tighten asylum/entry processes.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Michael Cloud describes himself as 100% pro-life, believes life begins at conception, supports making abortion rare and ultimately illegal, and has praised the Supreme Court’s repeal of Roe v. Wade. He has led and joined congressional efforts to block taxpayer-funded abortion and to limit abortion access in federal programs.
Climate & Energy
Michael Cloud opposes Green New Deal–style proposals and frames Democratic climate proposals as hostile to the oil and gas industry. He emphasizes support for domestic oil and natural gas production and has sponsored or promoted legislation to expand liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and reduce regulatory barriers. His public statements prioritize energy security and economic benefits of fossil-fuel development over aggressive emissions-focused regulation.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports broad Second Amendment protections and opposes federal gun-control measures, including use of emergency powers to impose restrictions. Has sponsored legislation to roll back federal regulation of firearm accessories (suppressors) and to block federal firearm restrictions during emergencies. Has pushed oversight of ATF actions and opposed measures described as creating a national gun registry or expanding red flag-style controls or background-check mandates.
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