TX-36 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCandidate for U.S. House
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundCandidate for U.S. House
EducationUniversity of Alaska Southeast — Associate's, Early Childhood Education and Teaching (2009)
Notable personal detailsRhonda J. Hart is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas's 36th congressional district. She previously ran for U.S. House in Texas's 14th congressional district in the 2024 cycle. Her background includes U.S. Army service (2000–2003) and work in education and customer service leadership roles, including as a CDL driver/trainer and in a coordinator role at Airbnb.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports codifying Roe v. Wade and defending a woman’s right to choose; will work to ensure pregnant women in Texas can access life-saving medical treatment. Also emphasizes improving veterans’ access to doctors, medical facilities, and long-term benefits. No clear public position on ACA expansion, Medicare for All, or market-based health reforms is stated on the campaign site.
Immigration & Border
Rhonda Hart supports strengthening physical security at the southern border and has signaled a priority on securing the border. Her campaign website does not present a detailed immigration platform, while third-party voter guides list border security as a stance she supports.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law and defends a woman’s right to choose. She says she will fight in Congress to protect abortion access so Texas residents do not have to leave the state for care.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports common-sense gun laws and safer gun storage; has spent years advocating for safer storage laws and pledges to continue fighting for common-sense gun legislation in Congress. Receives endorsements from gun-violence-prevention groups (Brady, Everytown/Moms Demand Action, Newtown Action Alliance) and low ratings from pro-gun organizations (Gun Owners of America 8%, NRA 0%).
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20242024
LatestCycle 2024
Source: FEC
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