Texas 2nd District
Dan Crenshaw (R) lost the primary. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
Who should win this race, and why?Say what you think. Other readers can answer you.DiscussShaun Finnie
Democrat · energy investment banker and lawyer
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Finnie, and what Finnie has said and done settles only 1 of my principles. I went through it on October 26. A grade needs 4.
Raised $3,158,588 since January 2025: 62% the candidate’s own money, 28% from people, 9% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Steve Toth
Republican · Texas state representative, Republican nominee
ALiberty Score A100 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Toth has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Toth.
Raised $1,035,121 since January 2025: 78% from people, 17% from PACs and other committees, 4% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Voting in Texas: how to register, vote early or vote by mail. Election Day was November 3.
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Shaun Finnie, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Finnie, so the grade above comes from this list: what Finnie has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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In a newspaper Q&A he said Congress needs to keep taxes low for middle class families, raise the minimum wage and close tax loopholes for the ultra-wealthy.
“We need to keep taxes low for middle class families, raise the minimum wage, close tax loopholes for the ultra-wealthy,”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
The line mixes a tax cut and a tax rise with no named tax, so it does not settle the measure.
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He lists removing tariffs as a priority.
“Remove the Tariffs.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing broad tariffs follows the free markets test, which lists broad tariffs on the against side.
Steve Toth, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Toth, so the grade above comes from this list: what Toth has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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He says he will defend allies like Israel.
“I’ll work with President Trump to advance peace through strength, defend our allies like Israel, and make sure every dollar spent abroad serves the interests of the American people.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Treating Israel as an ally to defend is on the with side.
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He supports using tariffs to bring industries back to the United States.
“I support using strategic tariffs to level the playing field, bring critical industries back home, and protect American sovereignty.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Strategic tariffs are targeted, not broad tariffs; the site counts only broad tariffs against, so this does not settle the measure.
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He says he led the Texas House effort to remove CRT and DEI from public classrooms and universities.
“I led the charge in the Texas House to eliminate Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) from public classrooms and universities.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Ending race and DEI mandates in schools is on the with side.
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He says the military needs to be strong and well equipped.
“Our military needs to be strong, well-equipped and laser-focused on defending America and deterring our enemies.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing a strong, equipped military is on the with side.
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He says he secured billions of dollars in the Texas budget to finish the border wall and fund border security.
“I fought successfully to appropriate billions of dollars toward finishing the wall and investing in critical border security initiatives.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Funding a border wall and border security is on the with side.
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