TX-31 Republican nominee?
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MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Army Reserve officer
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundU.S. Army Reserve officer
Notable personal detailsSteven Clay Dowell Jr is a Republican candidate who ran for U.S. House in Texas' 31st Congressional District. He is a U.S. Army Reserve veteran and has described holding the rank of major. He is based in the Belton, Texas area and operated the committee Steve Dowell for Congress during the 2026 cycle.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing federal spending and the national debt through a statutory “Incremental Debt Down Act,” favors fiscal responsibility, regulatory streamlining for businesses, and measures that lower taxes for retirees and reduce tax-bracket creep. Emphasizes free-market solutions to bring jobs and capital to TX-31 and proposes constraints on tax expenditures as part of deficit-reduction guardrails.
Healthcare
Supports market-oriented health reforms such as expanding Health Savings Account eligibility and prioritizes reducing waste while preserving funding for Medicare, Medicaid, VA, and disability; emphasizes VA modernization and expanded Care in the Community referrals rather than large public-option or single-payer expansions.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strengthening border enforcement and funding Customs and Border Patrol with more staffing, large-scale scanners, counter-drone systems, and expanded interdiction task forces; also backs faster case-to-conviction timelines for smugglers. Supports targeted immigration measures for agriculture such as cutting red tape and creating faster/expanded H‑2A seasonal worker pathways for farmers.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate opposes federal abortion statutes and states that abortion policy should be left to the states. No statement on support for codifying or expanding federal abortion access or on supporting near-total bans was found on the campaign site.
Climate & Energy
Supports strengthening grid resilience and expanding renewable energy and battery storage while also boosting reliable base-load capacity; proposes incentives for energy producers to harden the grid and expand renewables. Emphasizes water-resource management and preparing infrastructure for more frequent severe weather. No explicit support for international climate agreements is stated on the campaign site.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports nationwide constitutional carry and opposes federal red-flag gun laws without due process; backs strong law‑enforcement measures. Positions emphasize protection of Second Amendment rights while rejecting certain federal firearm restrictions.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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