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TX-29 Democratic nominee?
$5.2K
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCommunity leader
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationTexas
BackgroundCommunity leader
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Notable personal detailsRobert Slater is a Democratic candidate who filed with the Federal Election Commission for U.S. House Texas District 18 in the 2024 cycle (FEC ID H4TX18179) and has also been associated with a committee branded “Stand With Slater.” He has described himself as a community leader and culinary professional/executive chef, and has been involved in community initiatives and local advocacy work in Houston. He has also been identified as president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Texas Chapter in election-related reference materials.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Robert Slater’s campaign materials emphasize protecting Social Security and Medicare, increasing investment in education, affordable healthcare, affordable housing, and seeking property tax relief and support for small businesses. The campaign highlights expanding government programs and investments but does not state a clear position on tax levels (for example, whether to raise taxes on high earners or corporations).
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable care, protecting Medicare and Medicaid, lowering prescription drug costs, investing in mental health and rural healthcare, and ensuring coverage for all Americans. Emphasizes healthcare as a right and prioritizing people over profits.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports protecting reproductive rights and the freedom for women to make their own healthcare decisions, and pledges to fight to protect reproductive rights and expand related supports like maternal healthcare and childcare.
Climate & Energy
Supports environmental justice, holding polluters accountable, investing in clean and renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and green jobs while promoting resilience to extreme weather and flood control.
Polls
TX-29 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$33.9K
$25.4K
$16.9K
$8.5K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$33.9K
$16.3K
$17.6K
$977.08
Source: FEC
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