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Deddrick Wilmer
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas
TX-08 Republican nominee?
$3.7K
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — TX-08 Republican nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
2%chance to win
$3.7KMAR 10, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleMortgage/finance executive
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationTexas
BackgroundMortgage/finance executive
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EducationLouisiana State University
Notable personal detailsDeddrick T. Wilmer is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 8th Congressional District. He has worked in the mortgage and finance industry and has been described as the president of a mortgage servicing firm based in The Woodlands. His listed education includes Louisiana State University, and he has served as a director for Harris County MUD #248.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes (including property taxes for homeowners and businesses), reducing federal spending that he links to inflation, and using federal resources to relieve local tax burdens and fund infrastructure. Emphasizes pro-growth, business-friendly economic policies and reducing cost of living for families.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to care through modernization and preventive-focused initiatives, including establishing community wellness centers in partnership with university medical centers and emphasizing mental health and early detection. Proposes targeted expansions for veterans’ health benefits such as making TRICARE available for veterans and spouses (TRICARE for Life).
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanding legal, employer-based immigration pathways and streamlining legal immigration while also advocating stronger border security, ending sanctuary city policies, mandating E-Verify for employers, and tougher penalties for immigration law violations. Emphasizes balancing welcoming legal immigrants with enforcement measures to prevent illegal immigration, trafficking, and smuggling.
Climate & Energy
Supports increasing domestic oil and gas production while also backing investment in next-generation energy sources (hydrogen, nuclear, carbon capture) and energy infrastructure; frames policy as balancing traditional fossil-fuel industries with innovation to ensure energy independence and economic growth.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports protecting the Second Amendment for law-abiding citizens while endorsing expanded background checks and other safety measures (including psychological evaluations for high-capacity firearm ownership and safety requirements for certain weapons).
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Deddrick Wilmer is in the news because Maryland’s 8th District is holding a contested Democratic primary, but the summaries do not identify him as the nominee or give the result. Broader coverage around the race focuses on a shifting House battleground and redistricting fights that could affect Black representation and the 2026 midterm landscape. Overall, the reporting suggests he is part of a competitive and politically sensitive election environment, but the specific details about his campaign are sparse.
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Articles
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HCHartford Courant5 months ago
Supreme Court ruling fuels new push to defend Black representation
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HCHartford Courant4 months ago
Analysis: 11 House races move toward Democrats
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WWTOP6 months ago
Editorial Roundup: United States
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Latest Polls
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$46.0K
$34.5K
$23.0K
$11.5K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$46.0K
$7.8K
$38.2K
$2.7K
Source: FEC
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