Casey Shepard
TX-17 Democratic nominee?
$11.9K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
LocationTexas
BackgroundAttorney
Notable personal detailsCasey Lee Shepard is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’s 17th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is an attorney based in Waco, Texas, and filed with the Federal Election Commission as a challenger candidate. Shepard has an authorized campaign committee, Casey Shepard for Congress.
SourcesShowHide
News
Casey Shepard is in the news because conservative-linked super PACs were reported to have spent money in Democratic primary contests, including races tied to Texas and other states. The spending was aimed at helping weaker general-election opponents, part of a broader effort to influence primary outcomes. The reports say the results were mixed, and the activity has renewed concerns about opaque campaign spending.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Casey Shepard for TX-17 Democratic nominee?
Williamson County Democratic Party
Public figure
Williamson County Democratic Party listed Casey Shepard among its endorsed candidates.
Austin American-Statesman Editorial Board
Public endorsement
Austin American-Statesman Editorial Board recommended Casey Shepard in the May 26 runoff elections.
Liberal Austin Democrats
Public figure
Liberal Austin Democrats listed Casey Shepard as endorsed for Congress.
Austin Chronicle Editorial Board
Public figure
Austin Chronicle Editorial Board endorsed Casey Shepard in the March 2026 Democratic primary endorsements.
Austin American-Statesman Editorial Board
Public endorsement
Austin American-Statesman Editorial Board endorsed Casey Shepard in its U.S. House District 17 opinion endorsement.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
- Positions
- Polls