Brett Jense
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas
TX-08 Republican nominee?
$3.7K
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds — TX-08 Republican nominee?
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2%chance to win
$3.7KMAR 10, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleBusinessman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundBusinessman
Notable personal detailsBrett Jensen is a Republican candidate who filed to run for the U.S. House in Texas’s 8th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has described himself as a conservative businessman and has emphasized community involvement in TX-08. His campaign biography states he is married to Cassidy and that they have a daughter named Natalie.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate presents a pro-capitalist, pro–free market economic platform and emphasizes defending capitalism and entrepreneurship. He supports "unleashing American energy" and opposes green energy policies that he says harm jobs and economic growth. These positions indicate a pro-business, limited-government approach to economic policy and taxes.
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement and tighter immigration controls, characterizing the current federal approach as an "open border" that must be sealed; emphasizes dangers from illegal immigration such as crime, trafficking, and narco-terrorism.
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Climate & Energy
The candidate promotes “unleashing American energy,” opposes what he calls “radical green energy policies,” and emphasizes energy production for jobs and lower costs. He frames energy policy around American energy independence and supports expanding fossil-fuel–sector activity while criticizing aggressive green regulations.
Latest News
Brett Jense is being mentioned in broader coverage of the 2026 House election landscape, where Democrats have been gaining ground in several competitive races and fundraising has become a key factor. The reporting also points to redistricting fights and voting-rights rulings that could reshape some districts and affect Black representation. No specific recent action or statement by Jense is described in the provided summaries.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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