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Republican
Dan Mims

Overview

Current roleBusiness executive

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican

LocationTexas

BackgroundBusiness executive

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EducationTexas A&M University (attended)

Notable personal detailsDan Mims is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’s 9th Congressional District. He has been involved in his family’s foodservice distribution business, Mims Meat Company, and has served in community leadership roles. Mims has served on the San Jacinto College Board of Trustees, including leadership roles on board committees. He is from Channelview, Texas.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports cutting taxes, reducing regulation, and returning surplus funds to taxpayers while limiting government growth to help small businesses and job creators. Advocates cutting red tape and allowing taxpayers and businesses to keep more of their money as part of a pro-growth economic agenda.

Immigration & Border

Supports securing the U.S. border, stopping illegal immigration, and providing law enforcement with additional resources to protect Texas communities. Emphasizes enforcement and border control measures rather than expanded legal pathways or asylum protections.

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Public Safety & Guns

Supports the Second Amendment and backing law enforcement; emphasizes keeping government out of the way while protecting communities. Platform language frames protection of gun rights alongside public safety and support for police resources.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Dan Mims is in the news because the 2026 midterm primary season has begun in Texas, where his candidacy is part of the early election action. The primaries are shaping the general election landscape, and redistricting in Texas is also affecting the races. The available information is limited, so there are no further specific developments about his campaign in the summaries provided.

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Polls

TX-09 Republican nominee?
Polling Average
40%30%20%10%0%
5.3%
28.3%
24.5%
5.3%
Dan Mims
D. Mims
Briscoe Cain
B. Cain
Alexandra del Moral Mealer
A. Mealer
Steve Stockman
S. Stockman
Dwayne Stovall
D. Stovall
Date (Start - End)SpreadMimsCainMealerStockmanStovall
Polling Average
Cain+23.0
5.3%28.3%24.5%5.3%3.3%
Pulse Decision SicenceFeb 9 - 11
Mealer+23.0
6.0%25.0%29.0%6.0%3.0%
University of Houston Hobby School of Public AffairsFeb 3 - 10
Mealer+24.0
10.0%26.0%34.0%4.0%4.0%
Pulse Decision SicenceDec 15 - 17
Cain+23.0
2.0%25.0%19.0%6.0%3.0%
McLaughlin & AssociatesOct 20 - 22
Cain+34.0
3.0%37.0%16.0%3.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Endorsements

TX-09 Republican nominee?

Endorsers of Dan Mims for TX-09 Republican nominee?

Dwayne Stovall

Political organization

Dwayne Stovall endorsed Dan Mims after suspending his campaign.

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$425.4K
$319.0K
$212.7K
$106.3K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$425.4K
$2.4K
$423.0K
$23.5K

Source: FEC