
Claire Reynolds
TX-11 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationTexas
BackgroundAttorney
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Notable personal detailsClaire Anne Reynolds is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’s 11th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has worked as an attorney with the State Bar of Texas and has described herself as a former journalist. Reynolds is based in Austin and is running as a challenger for TX-11.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports legalizing marijuana and using taxes on it to fund teachers and education; emphasizes affordability and securing federal funding for local needs; advocates that people pay their fair share of federal taxes.
Healthcare
Plans to move away from employer-based health insurance and says a single-payer health insurance system is a serious option, noting Medicare and the VA as existing models that cover millions of Texans.
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Immigration & Border
Supports immigration reform that creates faster legal pathways to live and work in the U.S. while also endorsing maintaining a strong border; frames current enforcement as draconian and calls for humane changes to the system.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate states that a woman’s right to choose is settled law and that abortion in Texas should be safe, legal, and rare. The campaign frames recent legal changes as rollbacks of reproductive freedom and supports protecting access to abortion services.
Climate & Energy
Supports expansion of clean energy and green-energy jobs while recognizing continued role for oil and gas; favors Texas pursuing all forms of energy (including solar, wind, nuclear, oil, gas, coal, hydro, and geothermal) to remain competitive and prevent energy crises. Emphasizes investment in scientific research and energy resilience.
News
Claire Reynolds is being discussed in the context of the 2026 election map fight, as recent Supreme Court voting-rights rulings could make it harder to challenge redistricting plans and may affect Texas and other states. Separate election analysis says Republicans have also lost ground in several key House districts, improving Democrats’ chances of retaking the House. The coverage points to a more competitive 2026 midterm landscape, though it does not give specific new actions by Reynolds herself.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Claire Reynolds for TX-11 Democratic nominee?
Austin Chronicle Editorial Board
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The Austin Chronicle Editorial Board endorsed Claire Reynolds in its March 2026 primary endorsements.
Progressive Voters Network
Public figure
Progressive Voters Network endorsed Claire Reynolds for her election to Congress.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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