TX-23 Democratic nominee?
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MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCivil engineer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
LocationTexas
BackgroundCivil engineer
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EducationDel Rio High School
Notable personal detailsSantos M. Limon is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 23rd Congressional District. He is a civil engineer who grew up in Del Rio and has worked for Union Pacific Railroad, including in systems administration and in transportation infrastructure and logistics. He was the Democratic nominee for TX-23 in 2024 and filed FEC paperwork for a 2026 run.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports using federal investment to promote economic growth, including infrastructure and manufacturing initiatives, and advocates federal funding for farmers and ranchers and projects such as high‑speed rail to create jobs and boost trade. No explicit public proposals found to cut taxes or to enact major tax increases; emphasis is on government-led investment and economic development.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening and funding public programs (Medicaid and Medicare), reforming the Affordable Care Act/Obamacare, lowering prices for commonly used medications, and expanding local medical infrastructure and clinics in rural/colonias within TX-23.
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Immigration & Border
Santos Limon emphasizes stronger border enforcement measures focused on processing and order, including placing federal immigration judges at the border to reduce backlogs and limit catch-and-release, while also calling for immigration reform. He frames the approach as addressing illegal immigration and restoring orderly processing rather than advancing broad legalization proposals.
Public Safety & Guns
Santos Limon supports adopting the Florida 2018 gun-safety bill as a national policy and calls for that law to be implemented nationwide.
News
Santos Limon is in the news as the Texas 23rd congressional district race shifts after Rep. Tony Gonzales withdrew, making the contest more competitive. The shake-up has created a bigger opening for Democrats to challenge the Republican-held seat. The remaining Republican contender, Herrera, is drawing scrutiny over past controversial statements and associations, adding volatility to the race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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