Adam Bauman
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas
TX-16 Republican nominee?
$23.2K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds
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Adam Bauman is trading at 100% to win the TX-16 Republican nominee? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleRetired U.S. Border Patrol agent
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationTexas
BackgroundRetired U.S. Border Patrol agent
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Notable personal detailsAdam Bauman is a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas’s 16th Congressional District (El Paso area). He is a retired U.S. Border Patrol agent and has described prior service with the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC). He is also a U.S. Navy veteran and runs a canine drug detection business.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate advocates lowering local property taxes and prioritizing policies to support local and small businesses. The campaign emphasizes reducing burdens on taxpayers and limiting federal subsidies for healthcare while preserving Social Security benefits without raising the retirement age.
Healthcare
Supports reducing health insurance premiums and making coverage more affordable through market-based solutions and cost reduction efforts rather than federal subsidies. Opposes federal subsidization of insurance costs and emphasizes finding solutions that avoid additional federal spending. Prioritizes affordability without expanding large federal programs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports securing the U.S.–Mexico border and strengthening Customs and Border Protection to prevent criminals and narcotics from crossing into El Paso. Emphasizes his Border Patrol/BORTAC background as experience informing his commitment to border enforcement. Does not propose a pathway-to-citizenship or expansion of asylum protections on the campaign site.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Adam Bauman identifies as pro-life and said the federal government “should not interfere with the lives of people unless it comes to pro-life,” indicating he prioritizes pro-life policy. His campaign website does not provide a detailed abortion or reproductive-rights policy on its issues pages.
Latest News
Adam Bauman is being mentioned in the context of a broader shift in the 2026 House race, as Republicans have lost ground in several key districts. The latest update says some seats that were once seen as safe are now more competitive, which could help Democrats’ chances of retaking the House. No specific new action or statement from Bauman is included in the provided summaries.
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