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).
Taxes & budget
Steven ShookDemocratic
- Supports middle-class tax relief, not tax cuts for billionaires.
Phil GrayLibertarian
No documented position found.
Brandon GillRepublican
- Introduced a bill to reform the Congressional Budget Office.In office
Public safety
Steven ShookDemocratic
- Supports red flag gun laws.
Phil GrayLibertarian
No documented position found.
Brandon GillRepublican
- Introduced a bill ending birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants' children.In office
- Introduced a bill to block immigration from Somalia.In office
Education
Steven ShookDemocratic
- Opposes school voucher programs.
Phil GrayLibertarian
No documented position found.
Brandon GillRepublican
- Introduced a bill tightening the student visa program.In office
Housing
Steven ShookDemocratic
No documented position found.
Phil GrayLibertarian
No documented position found.
Brandon GillRepublican
- Introduced a bill aimed at protecting American homebuyers.In office
Health & human services
Steven ShookDemocratic
- 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 protecting SNAP benefits.
Phil GrayLibertarian
No documented position found.
Brandon GillRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Steven ShookDemocratic
No documented position found.
Phil GrayLibertarian
No documented position found.
Brandon GillRepublican
- Introduced a bill enforcing English language proficiency.In office
- Led a push for Senate action on the SAVE Act.In office
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.