U.S. Representative, 16th Congressional District · Texas 2026 General Election

Adam Bauman

Republican

Business owner · El Paso

The gist

Pledges to help lower El Paso property taxes.
Supports Customs and Border Protection's border mission.
Opposes raising the Social Security retirement age.
Opposes federal subsidies for health insurance premiums.
Opposes transgender women in women's sports and restrooms.
Pledges to cut red tape delaying veterans' benefits.

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Pledges to help lower El Paso property taxes.
Adam Bauman for Congress
Campaign website · Adam Bauman for Congress · adambaumanforcongress.com
“I am committed to working with local leaders to make our property taxes more affordable for everyone in our community.”
Supports Customs and Border Protection's border mission.
Adam Bauman for Congress
Campaign website · Adam Bauman for Congress · adambaumanforcongress.com
“I am committed to supporting the Custom's and Border Protection mission to protect our border and keep El Paso safe.”
Opposes raising the Social Security retirement age.
Adam Bauman for Congress
Campaign website · Adam Bauman for Congress · adambaumanforcongress.com
“raising the minimum age limit to receive these benefits is not one of them.”
Opposes federal subsidies for health insurance premiums.
Adam Bauman for Congress
Campaign website · Adam Bauman for Congress · adambaumanforcongress.com
“make insurance more affordable without the federal government subsidizing these costs.”
Opposes transgender women in women's sports and restrooms.
Adam Bauman for Congress
Campaign website · Adam Bauman for Congress · adambaumanforcongress.com
“I am committed to provide support for women only sports and women only restrooms”
Pledges to cut red tape delaying veterans' benefits.
Adam Bauman for Congress
Campaign website · Adam Bauman for Congress · adambaumanforcongress.com
“cutting the red tape that delays benefits, expanding job and training opportunities.”

Veronica Escobar

DemocraticIncumbent

U.S. Representative · El Paso

The gist

Supports Medicare for All.
Opposes Social Security cuts or privatization.
Supports adding dental, vision and hearing to Medicare.
Sponsored the bipartisan Dignity Act on immigration reform.
Supports higher wages and higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy.
Co-introduced a bill protecting military families' nutrition benefits.In office
Led a request to investigate Social Security disability wait times.In office

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

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Supports Medicare for All.
Issues — Veronica Escobar for Congress
Campaign website · Veronica Escobar for Congress · veronicaescobar.com
“That’s why I support Medicare for All to guarantee every American has access to comprehensive, affordable care.”
Opposes Social Security cuts or privatization.
Issues — Veronica Escobar for Congress
Campaign website · Veronica Escobar for Congress · veronicaescobar.com
“I’m focused on protecting Social Security and making sure it’s there for the long haul —without cuts or privatization.”
Supports adding dental, vision and hearing to Medicare.
Issues — Veronica Escobar for Congress
Campaign website · Veronica Escobar for Congress · veronicaescobar.com
“I also support expanding Medicare so it covers more of what people actually need, from dental to vision and hearing care.”
Sponsored the bipartisan Dignity Act on immigration reform.
About Veronica — Veronica Escobar for Congress
Campaign website · Veronica Escobar for Congress · veronicaescobar.com
“Her bipartisan immigration reform bill, The Dignity Act, has received praise across the nation”
Supports higher wages and higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy.
Issues — Veronica Escobar for Congress
Campaign website · Veronica Escobar for Congress · veronicaescobar.com
“I’ve backed efforts to raise wages, support small businesses, and make sure corporations and the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share.”
Co-introduced a bill protecting military families' nutrition benefits.
Representatives Escobar, Bacon Introduce Bill to Prevent Military Families from Losing Access to Nutrition Benefits
Government record · Office of Rep. Veronica Escobar · escobar.house.gov
“Representatives Escobar, Bacon Introduce Bill to Prevent Military Families from Losing Access to Nutrition Benefits”
Led a request to investigate Social Security disability wait times.
Representative Escobar Leads Texas Democrats in Requesting Investigation into Social Security Disability Insurance Wait Times
Government record · Office of Rep. Veronica Escobar · escobar.house.gov
“Representative Escobar Leads Texas Democrats in Requesting Investigation into Social Security Disability Insurance Wait Times”