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U.S. Representative, 17th Congressional District

Casey Shepard

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 17th Congressional District

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Attorney
Lives in
Waco
Campaign website
caseyshepardforcongress.com

A seventh-generation Texan and Midway High School graduate who has practiced law in Central Texas since 2011, focusing on indigent criminal defense.

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Documented positions

Housing

  • Proposes tax incentives to build affordable housing.

    Casey's Vision — Casey Shepard for Congress

    Campaign website · Casey Shepard for Congress · caseyshepardforcongress.com

    “Encourage new housing development by offering tax incentives that make it easier to build affordable homes.”
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  • Supports fully funding rental assistance programs.

    Casey's Vision — Casey Shepard for Congress

    Campaign website · Casey Shepard for Congress · caseyshepardforcongress.com

    “Support low‑income families by fully funding rental assistance programs so more people can keep stable housing.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Proposes ending tariffs that raise food and building costs.

    Casey's Vision — Casey Shepard for Congress

    Campaign website · Casey Shepard for Congress · caseyshepardforcongress.com

    “Rebuild global food stability by restoring the USAID Food Program and ending tariffs that raise food prices.”
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Health & human services

  • Supports fully funding SNAP and school meals.

    Casey's Vision — Casey Shepard for Congress

    Campaign website · Casey Shepard for Congress · caseyshepardforcongress.com

    “Strengthen support for families by fully funding SNAP and school breakfast and lunch programs.”
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  • Supports restoring Medicaid and Medicare funding.

    Casey's Vision — Casey Shepard for Congress

    Campaign website · Casey Shepard for Congress · caseyshepardforcongress.com

    “Restore support for Medicaid and Medicare to ensure seniors, families, and people with disabilities receive the care they need.”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports stronger congressional checks on the executive branch.

    Casey's Vision — Casey Shepard for Congress

    Campaign website · Casey Shepard for Congress · caseyshepardforcongress.com

    “Protect the separation of powers by making sure Congress can fully check the actions of the executive branch.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Casey Shepard on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Public safetyNo documented position found.

All sources (17)

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