1. Please tell voters about yourself.

My name is Edgardo Rafael Baez. I am 55 years old. I live in San Antonio, TX. I am a former combat medic, airborne paratrooper, Drill Sergeant in the Army and an Intensive Care Unit Nurse.
Over the last 20 years, I have worked as an attorney in San Antonio. I have an Associate of Arts; Bachelor in Business, Masters in Theology, Doctorate in Law, and a Ph.D. degrees.

Edgardo Baez | 2026 candidate for Texas’ 20th Congressional District - San Antonio Report

Edgardo Rafael Baez lives in San Antonio, Texas. He earned an Associate of Arts degree, a bachelor's degree in business, a master's degree in theology, a law degree, and a PhD.

Edgardo Baez | 2026 candidate for Texas' 20th Congressional District

Edgardo Rafael Baez has worked as an attorney in San Antonio. He is a former combat medic, airborne paratrooper, and Army drill sergeant, as well as an intensive care unit nurse.

Edgardo has worked as an attorney in San Antonio. He is a former combat medic, airborne paratrooper, and Army drill sergeant, as well as an intensive care unit nurse.

2026 Texas General Election

3. What should Congress be doing to rein in inflation and/or stabilize/boost the economy?

First: Target a deficit of 3% of GDP or less by 2030 through spending cuts and revenue measures. This could stabilize debt levels, lower long-term interest rates, and prevent fiscal dominance over the Fed, where high borrowing forces lower rates and risks unanchored inflation expectations.

3. What should Congress be doing to rein in inflation and/or stabilize/boost the economy?

First: Target a deficit of 3% of GDP or less by 2030 through spending cuts and revenue measures. This could stabilize debt levels, lower long-term interest rates, and prevent fiscal dominance over the Fed, where high borrowing forces lower rates and risks unanchored inflation expectations.

Second: Reform Social Security and Medicare to address looming insolvencies (e.g., Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund depletion by 2033). Options include raising retirement ages, means-testing benefits, or curbing growth in entitlements without tax hikes, which studies show could boost GDP growth by 7-10% long-term by freeing up savings for private investment.

3. What should Congress be doing to rein in inflation and/or stabilize/boost the economy?

Third: Reject broad fiscal expansions like $2,000 tariff rebate checks, which echo COVID-era stimulus that drove inflation.

Proposes reducing the federal deficit to 3% of gross domestic product or less by 2030 through spending cuts and revenue measures.

Proposes reforms to Social Security and Medicare, including potentially raising retirement ages, means-testing benefits, or curbing entitlement growth without tax increases.

Opposes broad fiscal expansions such as $2,000 tariff rebate checks.

- Proposes reducing the federal deficit to 3% of gross domestic product or less by 2030 through spending cuts and revenue measures.
- Proposes reforms to Social Security and Medicare, including potentially raising retirement ages, means-testing benefits, or curbing entitlement growth without tax increases.
- Opposes broad fiscal expansions such as $2,000 tariff rebate checks.

Economy

As of July 22, 2026, Edgardo Rafael Baez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

6. The past year has brought tremendous uncertainty to many Americans surrounding rising health insurance premiums and lack of access to medical care near their homes. What do you believe Congress should be doing to make health care affordable and accessible to residents in your state?

Address affordability by reforming health care (e.g., fixing ACA without massive subsidies) that only benefit the big health insurance companies. Open markets is the solution where Americans can pick and choose from a variety of health plans, just as we had prior to the implementation of the ACA.

Advocates for reforming the Affordable Care Act without large subsidies and expanding choices in health-insurance markets.

- Advocates for reforming the Affordable Care Act without large subsidies and expanding choices in health-insurance markets.

Healthcare

3. Briefly describe your top policy priorities.

Third: Educational Catastrophe!

* Need to improved reading programs (52% students below grade level reading)
* Need to improve Math programs (Only 18% students show proficiency math)
* There are too many schools with an F rating (Edgewood, Judson, Harlandale)

- Calls for improving reading programs.
- Calls for improving math programs.

Education

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

4. What should Congress be doing to reform immigration laws?

Congress should prioritize immigration reforms that emphasize border security, interior enforcement, reduced illegal immigration levels, and the protection of American workers and resources, while opposing amnesty or pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. The focus is on restoring sovereignty, deterring illegal entries, and ensuring immigration serves national interests without expanding entitlements or chain migration.

5. At a time when the White House is asserting more control over national security and spending without Congress’ input, how would you handle disagreements over the division of power?

National Security Strategy, which prioritizes hemispheric defense under the Monroe Doctrine, emphasizes U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere to counter threats from China and Russia. While some conservatives view this as a necessary assertion of executive authority to protect national interests, others express concern that it oversteps constitutional boundaries, particularly Congress’s role in declaring war and authorizing military actions (Article I, Section 8).
I would support or introduce War Powers Resolutions under the 1973 War Powers Act to require congressional approval for further military actions. I would back bipartisan bills to block specific actions, such as the one introduced by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) barring funds for occupying or annexing Greenland, a NATO ally’s territory. I would use appropriations power to withhold funding for unauthorized operations.

5. At a time when the White House is asserting more control over national security and spending without Congress’ input, how would you handle disagreements over the division of power?

I would support or introduce War Powers Resolutions under the 1973 War Powers Act to require congressional approval for further military actions. I would back bipartisan bills to block specific actions, such as the one introduced by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) barring funds for occupying or annexing Greenland, a NATO ally’s territory. I would use appropriations power to withhold funding for unauthorized operations.

Advocates for border security and interior immigration enforcement, and opposes pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

Plans to support or introduce War Powers resolutions requiring congressional approval for further military action.

Plans to support bipartisan legislation barring funds for occupying or annexing Greenland.

Plans to withhold appropriations for unauthorized military operations.

- Advocates for border security and interior immigration enforcement, and opposes pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
- Plans to support or introduce War Powers resolutions requiring congressional approval for further military action.
- Plans to support bipartisan legislation barring funds for occupying or annexing Greenland.
- Plans to withhold appropriations for unauthorized military operations.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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Edgardo Rafael Baez

1. Please tell voters about yourself.

My name is Edgardo Rafael Baez. I am 55 years old. I live in San Antonio, TX. I am a former combat medic, airborne paratrooper, Drill Sergeant in the Army and an Intensive Care Unit Nurse.

Over the last 20 years, I have worked as an attorney in San Antonio. I have an Associate of Arts; Bachelor in Business, Masters in Theology, Doctorate in Law, and a Ph.D. degrees.

Edgardo Rafael Baez holds an Associate of Arts degree, a bachelor's degree in business, a master's degree in theology, a law degree, and a PhD. He lives in San Antonio, Texas.

My name is Edgardo Rafael Baez. I am 55 years old. I live in San Antonio, TX. I am a former combat medic, airborne paratrooper, Drill Sergeant in the Army and an Intensive Care Unit Nurse.

Over the last 20 years, I have worked as an attorney in San Antonio.

##### Practice information
Firm: The Law Office of Dr. E.R. Báez, P.C.
Firm Size: Solo
Occupation: Private Law Practice
Practice Areas: Criminal

State Bar of Texas | Find A Lawyer | Edgardo Rafael Baez

Edgardo works as an attorney in private practice at The Law Office of Dr. E.R. Báez, P.C., where he practices criminal law. He previously served in the Army as a combat medic, airborne paratrooper, and drill sergeant, and worked as an intensive care unit nurse.

Find A Lawyer | Edgardo Rafael Baez - State Bar of Texas

3. What should Congress be doing to rein in inflation and/or stabilize/boost the economy?

Second: Reform Social Security and Medicare to address looming insolvencies (e.g., Old Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund depletion by 2033). Options include raising retirement ages, means-testing benefits, or curbing growth in entitlements without tax hikes, which studies show could boost GDP growth by 7-10% long-term by freeing up savings for private investment.

Proposes reforming Social Security and Medicare through options including higher retirement ages, means-tested benefits, or slower entitlement growth without tax increases.

Opposes broad fiscal expansions, including $2,000 tariff rebate checks, citing concerns that they would increase inflation.

- Proposes reducing the federal deficit to 3% of gross domestic product or less by 2030 through spending cuts and revenue measures.
- Proposes reforming Social Security and Medicare through options including higher retirement ages, means-tested benefits, or slower entitlement growth without tax increases.
- Opposes broad fiscal expansions, including $2,000 tariff rebate checks, citing concerns that they would increase inflation.

### Pillars Supporting Our Transformative Campaign
Our visionary campaign is firmly rooted in preserving core liberties, protecting our citizens, and fostering immense economic growth for all families.

* Prosperity through stimulating local businesses and generating sustainable job creation.
* Preservation of our cherished American exceptionalism and fundamental constitutional rights.
* Protection by defending our critical infrastructure and firmly backing law enforcement.

Dr. Báez for Congress | Greater San Antonio Area | Dr. Báez for Congress

Supports protecting Second Amendment rights.

Supports defending critical infrastructure and backing law enforcement.

- Supports defending critical infrastructure and backing law enforcement.

Proposes reforming the Affordable Care Act without large subsidies and expanding health-plan choice through open markets.

- Proposes reforming the Affordable Care Act without large subsidies and expanding health-plan choice through open markets.

Calls for improving reading and math programs in response to reported student performance.

5. At a time when the White House is asserting more control over national security and spending without Congress’ input, how would you handle disagreements over the division of power?

National Security Strategy, which prioritizes hemispheric defense under the Monroe Doctrine, emphasizes U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere to counter threats from China and Russia. While some conservatives view this as a necessary assertion of executive authority to protect national interests, others express concern that it oversteps constitutional boundaries, particularly Congress’s role in declaring war and authorizing military actions (Article I, Section 8).

I would support or introduce War Powers Resolutions under the 1973 War Powers Act to require congressional approval for further military actions. I would back bipartisan bills to block specific actions, such as the one introduced by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) barring funds for occupying or annexing Greenland, a NATO ally’s territory. I would use appropriations power to withhold funding for unauthorized operations.

Supports immigration reforms emphasizing border security and interior enforcement, while opposing amnesty or pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

Plans to introduce or support War Powers Resolutions requiring congressional approval for additional military action and to withhold funding for unauthorized operations.

- Supports immigration reforms emphasizing border security and interior enforcement, while opposing amnesty or pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
- Plans to introduce or support War Powers Resolutions requiring congressional approval for additional military action and to withhold funding for unauthorized operations.

Law school

School
Degree earned | Graduation Date
Texas Southern University
Graduation Date 12/2004 | 12/2004

Edgardo Rafael Baez earned an Associate of Arts, a bachelor's degree in business, a master's degree in theology, a law degree from Texas Southern University, and a PhD. He lives in San Antonio, Texas.

My name is Edgardo Rafael Baez. I am 55 years old. I live in San Antonio, TX. I am a former combat medic, airborne paratrooper, Drill Sergeant in the Army and an Intensive Care Unit Nurse.

Over the last 20 years, I have worked as an attorney in San Antonio. I have an Associate of Arts; Bachelor in Business, Masters in Theology, Doctorate in Law, and a Ph.D. degrees.

The Law Office of Dr. E.R. Báez, P.C.

Bar Card Number: 24048334
TX License Date: 05/05/2005
Primary Practice Location: San Antonio, Texas
Practice Areas: Criminal

Primary Practice Location: San Antonio, Texas

700 N Saint Marys St Ste 1400
San Antonio, TX 78205-3535

Practice Areas: Criminal

Edgardo works as an attorney in San Antonio, practicing criminal law at The Law Office of Dr. E.R. Báez, P.C.

FIRST:

PROSPERITY!

Focus on policies that stimulate local businesses, attract new investments, and create sustainable job opportunities within the district.

Dr. Báez For Congress | 20th Congressional District of Texas

Plans to pursue policies that support local businesses, attract investment, and create jobs in the district.

Opposes broad fiscal expansions, including $2,000 tariff rebate checks.

- Plans to pursue policies that support local businesses, attract investment, and create jobs in the district.
- Proposes reducing the federal deficit to 3% of gross domestic product or less by 2030 through spending cuts and revenue measures.
- Proposes reforming Social Security and Medicare through options including higher retirement ages, means-tested benefits, or slower entitlement growth without tax increases.
- Opposes broad fiscal expansions, including $2,000 tariff rebate checks.

Proposes reforming the Affordable Care Act without large subsidies and expanding health-plan choices through open markets.

- Proposes reforming the Affordable Care Act without large subsidies and expanding health-plan choices through open markets.

Third: Educational Catastrophe!

* Need to improved reading programs (52% students below grade level reading)
* Need to improve Math programs (Only 18% students show proficiency math)
* There are too many schools with an F rating (Edgewood, Judson, Harlandale)

I would support or introduce War Powers Resolutions under the 1973 War Powers Act to require congressional approval for further military actions. I would back bipartisan bills to block specific actions, such as the one introduced by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) barring funds for occupying or annexing Greenland, a NATO ally’s territory. I would use appropriations power to withhold funding for unauthorized operations.

Advocates for border security and interior immigration enforcement, while opposing pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

Plans to support or introduce War Powers Resolutions requiring congressional approval for further military action and to withhold funding for unauthorized operations.

Plans to support bipartisan legislation barring funds to occupy or annex Greenland.

- Advocates for border security and interior immigration enforcement, while opposing pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.
- Plans to support or introduce War Powers Resolutions requiring congressional approval for further military action and to withhold funding for unauthorized operations.
- Plans to support bipartisan legislation barring funds to occupy or annex Greenland.

Edgardo is an attorney. He also has experience in the military, healthcare, community service, and politics.

Election results: Texas' 20th Congressional District race in ... - KSAT

Edgardo previously ran for U.S. Representative in 2026 but did not win.

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TX voter guide for the General election on Nov 03, 2026. - iVoterGuide

BAEZ, EDGARDO RAFAEL DR - Candidate overview - FEC

Focuses on healthcare reform as a key priority if elected.

His political biography reflects a life dedicated to serving others, blending into his law practice and now politics, with a passion for policy-making to create meaningful change.

Edgardo previously ran for Texas’ 20th Congressional District in 2024 but did not win.

Plans to focus on healthcare reform, education, and economic development.

Edgardo previously ran for Texas U.S. Representative, District 20, in 2026 but did not win.

Plans to focus on healthcare reform, education, and economic development if elected.

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