Brett Jense
Brett Jense
TX-08 Republican nominee?
$3.7K
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleCandidate
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationTexas
EducationUniversity of Chicago, BA (1998–2003)
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Notable personal detailsBrett Jensen is a Republican candidate who filed with the Federal Election Commission to run for the U.S. House in Texas’s 8th congressional district in the 2026 cycle. His principal campaign committee is Jensen for Texas. He has been listed in iVoterGuide as a University of Chicago alumnus and as a Turning Point USA contributor.
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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.
News
Brett Jense is being mentioned in coverage of a broader voting-rights and redistricting fight, but the summaries do not give any specific action or statement from him. The main development is a Supreme Court ruling that has triggered backlash from civil rights groups and new efforts to redraw congressional districts in Southern states. The dispute could affect Black representation and the 2026 and 2028 election cycles.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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