Federal

U.S. Representative, 26th Congressional District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 3
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.

All of Cooke County; part of Denton County (about 74% of its residents: Lewisville, part of Carrollton, Flower Mound, Little Elm, The Colony and part of Dallas and other areas); part of Wise County (about 85% of its residents: Decatur and Bridgeport).

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Steven Shook

Democratic

Nurse practitioner

The gist

Supports extending Medicare drug price negotiation to all plans.
Proposes ending direct-to-consumer drug advertising.
Opposes cuts or privatization of Social Security and Medicare.
Supports red flag gun laws.
Opposes school voucher programs.
Supports middle-class tax relief, not tax cuts for billionaires.
Supports protecting SNAP benefits.

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Supports extending Medicare drug price negotiation to all plans.
Steven Shook for Congress
Campaign website · Shook for Congress · shookforcongress2026.com
“Lower prescription drug prices by expanding Medicare price negotiation to all insurance plans.”
Proposes ending direct-to-consumer drug advertising.
Steven Shook for Congress
Campaign website · Shook for Congress · shookforcongress2026.com
“End direct-to-consumer drug advertising that drives up costs without improving health.”
Opposes cuts or privatization of Social Security and Medicare.
Steven Shook for Congress
Campaign website · Shook for Congress · shookforcongress2026.com
“Protect Social Security and Medicare from cuts or privatization.”
Supports red flag gun laws.
Steven Shook for Congress
Campaign website · Shook for Congress · shookforcongress2026.com
“Support red-flag laws to keep firearms away from those who pose an imminent danger.”
Opposes school voucher programs.
Steven Shook for Congress
Campaign website · Shook for Congress · shookforcongress2026.com
“Protect public K-12 education and oppose efforts to drain funds into unaccountable voucher programs.”
Supports middle-class tax relief, not tax cuts for billionaires.
Steven Shook for Congress
Campaign website · Shook for Congress · shookforcongress2026.com
“Support targeted tax relief for middle-class families, not giveaways to billionaires.”
Supports protecting SNAP benefits.
Steven Shook for Congress
Campaign website · Shook for Congress · shookforcongress2026.com
“Protect SNAP benefits and ensure families aren’t punished during economic hardship.”

Phil Gray

Libertarian

Property management

The gist

No documented position found.

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Brandon Gill

RepublicanIncumbent

U.S. Representative

The gist

Introduced a bill ending birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants' children.In office
Introduced a bill to block immigration from Somalia.In office
Introduced a bill enforcing English language proficiency.In office
Led a push for Senate action on the SAVE Act.In office
Introduced a bill to reform the Congressional Budget Office.In office
Introduced a bill tightening the student visa program.In office
Introduced a bill aimed at protecting American homebuyers.In office

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

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Introduced a bill ending birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants' children.
Rep. Gill Bill to Revoke Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Aliens
Government record · Office of Rep. Brandon Gill · gill.house.gov
“Rep. Gill Bill to Revoke Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Aliens”
Introduced a bill to block immigration from Somalia.
Rep. Gill Bill to Block Immigration from Somalia
Government record · Office of Rep. Brandon Gill · gill.house.gov
“Rep. Gill Bill to Block Immigration from Somalia”
Introduced a bill enforcing English language proficiency.
Rep. Gill Bill Enforces English Language Proficiency for All
Government record · Office of Rep. Brandon Gill · gill.house.gov
“Rep. Gill Bill Enforces English Language Proficiency for All”
Led a push for Senate action on the SAVE Act.
Rep. Gill Leads RSC Members in Urging Senate to Mark Up SAVE Act
Government record · Office of Rep. Brandon Gill · gill.house.gov
“Rep. Gill Leads RSC Members in Urging Senate to Mark Up SAVE Act”
Introduced a bill to reform the Congressional Budget Office.
Rep. Gill Bill Reforms the Congressional Budget Office
Government record · Office of Rep. Brandon Gill · gill.house.gov
“Rep. Gill Bill Reforms the Congressional Budget Office”
Introduced a bill tightening the student visa program.
Rep. Gill Bill Restores Integrity in Student Visa Program
Government record · Office of Rep. Brandon Gill · gill.house.gov
“Rep. Gill Bill Restores Integrity in Student Visa Program”
Introduced a bill aimed at protecting American homebuyers.
Rep. Gill Introduces Bill to Protect American Homebuyers
Government record · Office of Rep. Brandon Gill · gill.house.gov
“Rep. Gill Introduces Bill to Protect American Homebuyers”

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