Federal

U.S. Representative, 12th Congressional District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

Part of Tarrant County (about 31% of its residents: part of Fort Worth, part of Haltom City, Benbrook, Saginaw, White Settlement and part of Azle and other areas); part of Parker County (about 79% of its residents: Weatherford, part of Aledo and Springtown).

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Angela "Heli" Rodriguez Prilliman

Democratic

Entrepreneur

The gist

Supports universal health care and child care via billionaire taxes.
Supports AI liability laws and whistleblower protections.
Supports small-business capital for young entrepreneurs.
Supports health coverage not tied to employers.
Supports Ukraine against Russia's invasion.
Supports removing President Trump from office.

More about Angela

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Supports universal health care and child care via billionaire taxes.
The Issues & FAQ — Heli For Congress TX-12
Campaign website · Heli for Congress · helifortexas.com
“I'm advocating for a universal healthcare system and a universal child care system, all paid for by taxing the small group of billionaires”
Supports AI liability laws and whistleblower protections.
The Issues & FAQ — Heli For Congress TX-12
Campaign website · Heli for Congress · helifortexas.com
“We must pass AI whistleblower protections, pass basic AI liability laws, restrict AI companions for kids”
Supports small-business capital for young entrepreneurs.
The Issues & FAQ — Heli For Congress TX-12
Campaign website · Heli for Congress · helifortexas.com
“We also need to invest small business capital in a wide variety of young entrepreneurs”
Supports health coverage not tied to employers.
The Issues & FAQ — Heli For Congress TX-12
Campaign website · Heli for Congress · helifortexas.com
“We need universal healthcare that is not attached to an employer so small businesses can finally attract more workers.”
Supports Ukraine against Russia's invasion.
The Issues & FAQ — Heli For Congress TX-12
Campaign website · Heli for Congress · helifortexas.com
“I wouldn't bow to Putin's nonsense and I would support the Ukrainian people.”
Supports removing President Trump from office.
The Issues & FAQ — Heli For Congress TX-12
Campaign website · Heli for Congress · helifortexas.com
“We address it by removing Trump from office”

Craig Goldman

RepublicanIncumbent

U.S. Representative

The gist

Authored a Texas law on tracking violent sexual predators.
Sponsored the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, which passed the House.In office
Sponsored a repeal of energy regulations signed into law.In office
Introduced the Don't Tax the American Dream Act.In office
Introduced the Better Care, Better Cost Act on Medicaid.In office
Co-sponsored a bipartisan prior authorization transparency bill.In office
Introduced a bill supporting expansion of the Abraham Accords.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Authored a Texas law on tracking violent sexual predators.
Craig Goldman for Congress
Campaign website · Craig Goldman for Congress · craiggoldman.org
“I authored and passed legislation to identify the patterns of violent sexual predators”
Sponsored the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, which passed the House.
Rep. Goldman's Homeowner Energy Freedom Act Passes the House
Government record · Office of Rep. Craig Goldman · craiggoldman.house.gov
“Rep. Goldman’s Homeowner Energy Freedom Act Passes the House”
Sponsored a repeal of energy regulations signed into law.
President Trump Signs Rep. Goldman's Bill to Repeal Costly Energy Regulations
Government record · Office of Rep. Craig Goldman · craiggoldman.house.gov
“President Trump Signs Rep. Goldman’s Bill to Repeal Costly Energy Regulations”
Introduced the Don't Tax the American Dream Act.
Rep. Goldman Introduces the Don't Tax the American Dream Act
Government record · Office of Rep. Craig Goldman · craiggoldman.house.gov
“Rep. Goldman Introduces the Don’t Tax the American Dream Act”
Introduced the Better Care, Better Cost Act on Medicaid.
Rep. Goldman Introduces the Better Care, Better Cost Act to Strengthen Medicaid
Government record · Office of Rep. Craig Goldman · craiggoldman.house.gov
“Rep. Goldman Introduces the Better Care, Better Cost Act to Strengthen Medicaid”
Co-sponsored a bipartisan prior authorization transparency bill.
Bipartisan Prior Authorization Transparency Bill advances
Government record · Office of Rep. Craig Goldman · craiggoldman.house.gov
“Advance Bipartisan Prior Authorization Transparency Bill”
Introduced a bill supporting expansion of the Abraham Accords.
Rep. Goldman Introduces Bill to Support Abraham Accords Expansion
Government record · Office of Rep. Craig Goldman · craiggoldman.house.gov
“Rep. Goldman Introduces Bill to Support Abraham Accords Expansion”

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