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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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Tim McDonough

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Tim is an economist and a professor at Southern Methodist University (SMU).

Tim's campaign for Texas State Representative, District 114, is his first time running for public office.

Supports a progressive consumption tax structure that applies higher rates to luxury purchases while exempting necessities like food and clothing.

Opposes using gambling to fund government, stating that lotteries are a tax on the poor that sell false hope.

Economy

Supports deep reform of the criminal bail system to establish fairer standards and protect communities.

Supports the deployment of the Texas National Guard and expanding the Texas State Guard's military capabilities to treat drug and human trafficking activities as military matters.

Public Safety

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

Healthcare

Education

Energy & the Environment

Opposes political violence and emphasizes the power of ballots over bullets.

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