Texas 4th District
Pat Fallon (R) holds this seat and is running again. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Pat Fallon
Republican · holds this seat today
ALiberty Score AOn the liberty side in 118 of 127 votes and bills.
Raised $1,024,466 since January 2025: 42% from PACs and other committees, 31% from people, 27% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov
Jason Pearce
Democrat · Plano mortgage and insurance professional
No gradeNo grade yetI have no votes in Congress to count for Pearce, and what Pearce has said and done settles only 2 of my principles. I went through it on October 30. A grade needs 4.
Raised $27,749 since January 2025: 65% from people, 33% the candidate’s own money, 2% from the party. 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.
Jason Pearce, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Pearce, so the grade above comes from this list: what Pearce 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 opposes US military support that he links to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
“I oppose U.S. military support that fuels humanitarian crises — including the ongoing catastrophe in Gaza.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
The quote names Gaza but not Israel, so by the brief's rule 3 it does not settle free nations.
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He says he supports Medicare for All, universal coverage for every American.
“I support Medicare for All: universal coverage for every American regardless of age, income, or employment status.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Government-run health care for all is the against side of free markets.
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He says he supports expanding Social Security benefits funded by requiring billionaires and large corporations to pay more.
“I support expanding benefits, funded by requiring billionaires and large corporations to finally pay their fair share.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Raising taxes on named groups to fund a program is the against side of free markets.
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He says money spent on military interventions could go to medical debt relief, housing and childcare, without naming a budget figure or bill.
“I believe the billions of dollars spent on endless military interventions could be better spent on medical debt relief, housing, childcare, and the infrastructure of a country that actually works for the people.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
No budget cut or vote is named, so it does not settle the defense principle.
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He says he opposes mass deportation operations.
“I oppose mass deportation operations that tear apart families and terrorize communities.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Opposing deportations falls on the against side of borders.
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