Immigration: Supports an Ellis Island-style immigration system with free movement of people.Source: SMU Daily Campus candidate tracker
Economy & Taxes: Supports repealing the federal income tax and abolishing the Internal Revenue Service.Source: SMU Daily Campus candidate tracker
Elections & Democracy: Supports requiring voters to present photo identification at polling places.Source: OnTheIssues: Ken Paxton
Immigration: Supports completing the border wall, deporting immigrants in the country unlawfully who have criminal records, and stronger border enforcement.Source: SMU Daily Campus candidate tracker
Economy & Taxes: Supports cutting taxes and reducing federal spending.Source: SMU Daily Campus candidate tracker
Education: Supports allowing parents to choose the school they consider best for their child.Source: OnTheIssues: Ken Paxton
Gun Policy: Supports broad gun rights and opposes additional restrictions on firearm ownership.Source: OnTheIssues: Ken Paxton
Environment & Energy: Opposes a federal methane-emissions tax and has challenged federal climate regulations.Source: OnTheIssues: Ken Paxton
Social Issues: Has opposed DEI policies and supported restrictions on abortion medication shipments into Texas.Source: OnTheIssues: Ken Paxton
Elections & Democracy: Supports making it easier for citizens to participate in elections.Source: OnTheIssues: James Talarico
Immigration: Supports border security alongside legal pathways for some undocumented immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers.Source: SMU Daily Campus candidate tracker
Economy & Taxes: Supports making corporations and the wealthiest Americans pay a larger share of taxes and supports workers' right to unionize.Source: OnTheIssues: James Talarico
Education: Opposes private-school voucher programs.Source: OnTheIssues: James Talarico
Healthcare: Supports allowing Americans of any age to enroll in Medicare.Source: OnTheIssues: James Talarico
Gun Policy: Supports universal background checks while also stating support for the Second Amendment.Source: OnTheIssues: James Talarico
Criminal Justice: Supports legalizing and regulating marijuana for adults and prioritizing preventive services in public safety.Source: OnTheIssues: James Talarico
Environment & Energy: Supports expanding renewable energy and strengthening federal clean-air and clean-water protections.Source: OnTheIssues: James Talarico
Social Issues: Supports legal protections for same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ rights and voted against an abortion ban without rape or incest exceptions.Source: OnTheIssues: James Talarico