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2026 Texas General Election

2026 Texas Primary Election

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2026 Texas Primary Runoff

Edgardo Rafael Baez

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Emileigh Crouch

Walter Ley

Edgardo is an attorney. He works at his own law practice, where he has been for over two decades. He previously served as a soldier in the U.S. Army and worked as a critical care nurse at multiple hospitals.

Edgardo Baez - Ballotpedia

Supports policies that aim to boost local businesses, draw in new investments, and generate sustainable job opportunities in the district.

Supports affordable housing initiatives to ensure all families have a home in the community.

Wants to improve public facilities, roads, and neighborhoods.

Supports economic development to reduce the 18.4% poverty level, address business closures, and improve the median household income of $61,570.

Opposes immigration, saying "Benefits that belong to Texans have been spent on people who do not have America's best interest at heart... many are only draining and taking advantage of the system. This must be stopped!"

Economy

Believes San Antonio's high crime rate, driven by drugs and homelessness, is being neglected by current leadership.

Public Safety

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

Healthcare

Supports funding for schools and vocational training programs.

Education

Supports acting as "faithful stewards of our community’s resources, protecting the environment for future generations and pursuing economic practices that promote fairness and sustainability."

Energy & the Environment

Supports ending public services for undocumented immigrants.

Voting & Elections

Believes "defending" the U.S. borders, infrastructure, and communities is essential to preserving the national way of life.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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