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Democrat
Andrew White
Democrat
Andrew White
Texas Democratic Governor nominee?
$14.3K
MAR 4, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusinessman
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyCentrist Independent
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundBusinessman
EducationUniversity of Virginia (religious studies)
Notable personal detailsAndrew White is a Houston businessman and entrepreneur who has run for governor of Texas as a Democrat, including a 2018 primary/runoff campaign. He is the son of former Texas Gov. Mark White. White has been involved with multiple Houston-area businesses, including Sweat Equity Partners, and has cited a background spanning business and public-policy interests.
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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 10, 2026
Andrew White is in the news as a Texas candidate during the 2026 primary season, with the election now underway and early voting drawing strong turnout. He is also being discussed in the broader Texas Democratic effort to make the race competitive, including debates over issues like AI data center growth and power demand. Recent coverage also reflects the wider Senate and statewide political fight in Texas, where Republicans remain favored but Democrats are trying to capitalize on turnout and local concerns.
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Texas Democratic Governor nominee?
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