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Al Green

DEMOCRAT

Al Green is running for Texas US Representative, District 18, Democratic Primary.

Personal background

Al Green earned a law degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law.

Professional background

Al co-founded and co-managed the law firm of Green, Wilson, Dewberry, and Fitch for four years.

Political background

Al was elected to Congress in 2005 for the 9th District of Texas and is currently serving his eleventh term. Previously, he was the Justice of the Peace in Harris County, Texas, in 1977 and served for 26 years.

Economy

Wants to progressively increase the minimum wage by $4 dollars annually until 2030.

Focused on expanding affordable housing.

Aims to lower the costs of " ife’s necessities"

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Public Safety

Believes "violence is unacceptable, and federal agencies, as well as the President, must be held accountable when their actions and rhetoric endanger lives and undermine our democracy."

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Healthcare

Wants to "prioritize healthcare access by extending Affordable Care Act subsidies for Americans."

Opposes potential medicare and medicaid cuts.

Supports "a woman’s right to bodily autonomy."

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Education

As of January 22, 2026, Al Green’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Energy & the Environment

As of January 22, 2026, Al Green’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Voting & Elections

Supports passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, and the Protecting the Right to Organize Act.

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

Demands "accountability" from the Department of Homeland Security, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, and President Trump, to "ensure federal authority is not being abused in ways that put American lives at risk."

Does not want laws that restrict or prohibit individuals of certain nationalities from purchasing real estate property to be up to the states.

Believes Palestine has a "a right to exist."

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