Pedro Ruiz
TX-11 Democratic nominee?
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MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMental health counselor
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationTexas
BackgroundMental health counselor
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EducationUniversity of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) (degree unknown)
Notable personal detailsPedro “Pete” Ruiz is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 11th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is a mental health counselor/therapist and a U.S. Marine veteran, with ties to Midland, Texas. He has run on issues including affordability, public education, veterans’ care, immigration policy, and artificial intelligence policy.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports measures to ease cost-of-living burdens for working families (including expanded tax relief for working families) and increased federal investments in programs like education, VA care, and healthcare to improve affordability. Emphasizes protecting affordability through targeted federal action rather than advocating large tax cuts or sweeping tax-restructuring proposals.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening and protecting affordable coverage, capping out-of-pocket costs, and reducing prescription drug prices; prioritizes expanding access to care and easing healthcare affordability burdens for Texans. Emphasizes bipartisan, common-sense reforms and targeted support for veterans’ health and mental-health resources.
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Immigration & Border
Supports increased border security funding and improved enforcement capacity while also backing expanded legal immigration pathways, streamlined visa processes, and protections for Dreamers. Opposes local police acting as immigration enforcers and emphasizes fixing the immigration system to reward rule-following and legal entry.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports federal protections for abortion access and legislative action to protect the right to an abortion nationwide, and opposes leaving abortion policy solely to states that would restrict access. He advocates for national standards to preserve reproductive rights after the Supreme Court decision returning authority to states.
Climate & Energy
Supports a mixed clean-energy approach that includes investment in renewables and storage while also backing transitional sources such as natural gas and nuclear to ensure grid reliability and affordability. Emphasizes protecting energy independence, requiring data centers to contribute to grid upgrades, and opposing heavy-handed federal overreach that would stifle innovation. Prioritizes affordable, reliable energy and infrastructure to support technological growth in Texas.
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