Dax Alexander
TX-01 Democratic nominee?
$10.6K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSoftware engineer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationTexas
BackgroundSoftware engineer
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EducationUniversity of Texas at Tyler — degree in computer information systems
Notable personal detailsDax Cornell Alexander is a software engineer from East Texas who ran as a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Texas’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He grew up on a dairy farm near Canton, Texas, graduated from Martin’s Mill High School, and earned a degree in computer information systems from the University of Texas at Tyler. He operated a principal campaign committee, Dax Alexander for Congress, registered with the FEC in 2025.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to grow good-paying jobs, strengthen small and rural businesses, raise fair wages, protect workers, and invest federal resources in infrastructure, broadband, and workforce training to expand economic opportunity. Prioritizes using government funding to support working families and public services such as education and healthcare rather than corporate priorities.
Healthcare
Supports expanding Medicaid, capping prescription drug prices, investing in rural health clinics, and boosting broadband for telehealth; describes healthcare as a human right and seeks affordable, universal coverage for every Texan.
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Immigration & Border
Supports secure borders while opposing costly walls and backing technology and personnel investments alongside bipartisan, humane immigration reform that respects human rights and community safety.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying the right to abortion into federal law and seeks legislation to protect reproductive freedom across all 50 states.
Climate & Energy
The candidate affirms that climate change is real and supports a strong, effective EPA and bold federal action to protect Texas’s air, water, and future. He frames environmental protection as a priority alongside other federal investments and public services.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports expanded background checks and red flag (extreme risk) laws while emphasizing protection of gun ownership alongside community safety. Advocates for measures to prevent gun violence.
News
Dax Alexander is in the news because of court rulings over Texas and Virginia redistricting that could shape the 2026 U.S. House race. The Supreme Court let Texas use its 2025 congressional map for the November 2026 elections, removing a major legal hurdle for a Republican-favored plan. In Virginia, a state court rejected a Republican challenge to a new Democratic-backed map, which could improve Democratic chances if it survives further review. These decisions affect district boundaries, but they do not settle the final House balance.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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