Texas 27th District
Michael Cloud (R) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Michael Cloud
Republican · holds this seat today
B+Liberty Score B+On the liberty side in 106 of 123 votes and bills.
Raised $1,219,653 since January 2025: 75% from people, 21% from PACs and other committees, 4% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Tanya Lloyd
Democrat · kindergarten teacher, 2024 nominee
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Lloyd, and what Lloyd has said and done settles only 1 of my principles. I went through it on October 28. A grade needs 4.
Raised $270,814 since January 2025: 100% from people. The filing at FEC.gov
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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.
Tanya Lloyd, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Lloyd, so the grade above comes from this list: what Lloyd 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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On her campaign issues page she says she supports a government-funded single-payer health care system for everyone in America.
“I fully support a government-funded, single-payer healthcare system that guarantees comprehensive care”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Government-run health care for all is against liberty on free markets.
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Said she supports moving toward a universal health system like Medicare for All.
“I believe every American deserves the security of knowing a medical emergency won't lead to bankruptcy, which is why I support moving toward a universal system like Medicare for All.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Government-run health care for all is against liberty on free markets.
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Said she wants a border that is secure and humane and an enforcement system that respects constitutional rights.
“We need a border that is both secure and humane, moving away from reactive chaos toward an orderly, rule-based system.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
Border security with no wall, deportation or amnesty named does not settle the measure.
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