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Democrat
Andrew White
Texas Democratic Governor nominee?
$14.3K
MAR 4, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEntrepreneur
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyCentrist Independent
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundEntrepreneur
Notable personal detailsAndrew White is a Houston entrepreneur and Democratic candidate for Governor of Texas. He previously ran for governor in 2018, advancing to the Democratic runoff before losing to Lupe Valdez. He is the son of former Texas Governor Mark White (served 1983–1987).
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports simplifying the tax code and closing a $5 billion commercial property tax break to raise funding for schools and teacher pay; emphasizes using tax changes to increase education funding rather than broad tax cuts. Expresses concern about national debt and the need to stop borrowing, while prioritizing redirecting tax benefits to public services such as K–12 education.
Healthcare
Supports expanding Medicaid to accept federal funds for coverage expansion and proposes a member-owned “Texas Cares” healthcare co‑op to lower costs, create upfront pricing, and cap out‑of‑pocket expenses relative to income.
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Immigration & Border
Supports national border control while emphasizing legal pathways and asylum access; backs protection for DACA recipients and opposes family separations. Has previously owned a border-security company which he said he would divest from while running for governor.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports keeping abortion legal under Roe v. Wade and says he would veto legislation that further restricts access to abortion. He says women and doctors should not be criminalized for providing or obtaining abortions and supports access to contraception and measures that reduce the need for abortion. He describes himself as personally pro-life but separates that personal view from public policy and governance.
Climate & Energy
Supports continued oil and gas production and “energy independence” while also endorsing investment in clean technology and environmental regulation to make fossil fuel development safer. Emphasizes both drilling today and funding clean-tech for the future and describes fracking as important if done safely.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports Second Amendment rights while backing expanded, common-sense gun-safety measures including universal background checks, age limits (with exceptions for military and police), short waiting periods, and red flag laws to keep firearms out of dangerous hands.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Andrew White is in the news mainly because Texas’s 2026 primary elections are underway, with the Senate race drawing heavy attention and strong early turnout. Democrats, including candidates like White, are trying to capitalize on the race and on broader political debates in Texas, including the push for new AI data centers and their impact on power and local resources. The latest coverage also notes Donald Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton in the GOP Senate primary, which could shape the general-election landscape.
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Texas Democratic Governor nominee?
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