Bruce Richardson
Bruce Richardson
TX-23 Democratic nominee?
$9.3K
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAccountant
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationTexas
BackgroundAccountant
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EducationUniversity of Notre Dame — B.A. (Classics)
Notable personal detailsBruce Carlton Richardson is a Democratic candidate who ran for U.S. House in Texas' 23rd Congressional District in 2026. He is an accountant based in Alpine, Texas, with experience including work as a U.S. Census Bureau enumerator in 2020. He has described his education as a B.A. in Classics from the University of Notre Dame and an M.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Texas at Dallas.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports raising taxes on high earners (proposes raising the FICA cap to $1,000,000) and expanding government-provided benefits (making Medicare available to all with subsidies). Also advocates raising the minimum wage, protecting unions, and holding hearings into private-equity and retailer pricing practices. These positions indicate support for higher taxes on wealthier taxpayers and expanded social programs.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All / making Medicare available to everyone and sponsoring legislation to expand access; proposes subsidies for low-income participants and funding clinics and telehealth in rural areas to address healthcare deserts.
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Immigration & Border
Supports development of legal pathways and protections for asylum while endorsing increased border enforcement capacity and detention resources; favors recruiting more Customs and Border Protection agents and court staff to process cases at the border. Positions combine pro-legal-entry and humanitarian language with acceptance of stepped-up enforcement and detention infrastructure.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports a woman’s right to choose and opposes restrictions that limit that choice; frames reproductive care as part of accessible healthcare.
News
Bruce Richardson is in the news because the Texas 23rd Congressional District race has become more competitive after Republican incumbent Tony Gonzales withdrew and then resigned from Congress. That opens up the seat and gives Democrats a better chance to compete in the district. Recent coverage also says Republicans have lost ground in several key House districts ahead of the 2026 midterms, adding to the broader shift around this race.
Embattled Rep. Tony Gonzales Announces 'Retirement' From Congress
Tony Gonzales drops reelection bid among pressure from GOP
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