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Steve Stockman

REPUBLICAN

Steve Stockman is running for Texas US Representative, District 9, Republican Primary.

Personal background

Steve Stockman is from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He has a bachelor�'s degree from the University of Houston.

Professional background

Steve previously worked as the director of the campus leadership program for the Leadership Institute, and as an accountant.

Political background

Steve previously served as U.S. representative for Texas' 36th District. He served one term from 2013 to 2015. He also served as U.S. Representative for Texas' 9th District. He served one term from 1995 to 1997. Steve ran for U.S. senator from Texas in 2014 and U.S. representative in 2006, 1994, 1992, and 1990, but did not win.

Economy

Supports reducing tax rates and government spending.

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Public Safety

Opposes gun control.

Supports allowing service members to carry firearms on military bases.

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Healthcare

Opposes access to abortion.

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Education

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

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Energy & the Environment

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

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Voting & Elections

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

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports a strong national defense and military.

Opposes providing aid to foreign countries.

As a U.S. representative, introduced legislation to end birthright citizenship, the constitutional principle that anyone born in the United States is automatically a citizen.

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Ethics & Conduct

In 2018, Steve was convicted of "orchestrating a scheme to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars from charitable foundations and the individuals who ran those foundations to illegally finance" political campaigns and his personal expenses. Steve's prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump.

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