Mark Newgent is from Northern California. He is married to his wife, Tanya, and they have two children together. 

Mark is a retired U.S. Army captain. He previously served as a city and county commissioner in Texas.

Mark Newgent

Mark previously served in the U.S. Army for 20 years and retired as a captain. He also worked as a military police officer and as a private to company commander.


Mark previously ran for Texas State Representative in 2022 but did not win.

Mark previously served as a city and county commissioner in Texas.

Said, "I’ll fight to bring down prices, restore fiscal sanity, and deliver real accountability because Congress should have to balance its budget just like every household in TX-03."

Opposes "wasteful spending" and foreign aid, advocating for fiscal responsibility and budget balancing.

Opposes "wasteful spending" and foreign aid.

- Said, "I’ll fight to bring down prices, restore fiscal sanity, and deliver real accountability because Congress should have to balance its budget just like every household in TX-03."
- Opposes "wasteful spending" and foreign aid.

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

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Supports redirecting foreign policy spending from military aid to monitored humanitarian assistance.

Supports maintaining open-door access for all faith communities, including Muslim leaders and local mosques.

- Supports redirecting foreign policy spending from military aid to monitored humanitarian assistance.
- Supports maintaining open-door access for all faith communities, including Muslim leaders and local mosques.

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Opposes "wasteful spending" and foreign aid, advocating for fiscal responsibility and budget balancing like households in TX-03.

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Mark Newgent (Texas) - Ballotpedia

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