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Donald May

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TX-19 Republican nominee?

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MAY 27, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleRetina surgeon

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderMale

LocationTexas

BackgroundRetina surgeon

EducationUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine (M.D., 1972)

Notable personal detailsDonald R. May is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 19th Congressional District. He is a retina surgeon (non-practicing as of 2026) and has described himself as a veteran and farmer based in Lubbock. His background includes service as a Major in the U.S. Air Force as a retina/ocular trauma surgeon and academic leadership roles in ophthalmology, including at Tulane University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports market-based, conservative economic policies including tax-advantaged savings and reducing government burdens on businesses; advocates advancing President Trump’s America First agenda, expanding energy and agriculture production, and governing with conservative West Texas values. Positions emphasize reducing regulation and using pre-tax accounts (health/retirement-style) rather than expanded taxation or redistribution.

Healthcare

Supports market-oriented healthcare changes including health savings/individual accounts and pre-tax contributions for medical expenses; emphasizes veteran healthcare improvements. Positions prioritize private accounts and consumer-directed spending rather than expanding government programs.

Immigration & Border

Supports strong, enforceable border and immigration laws focused on stopping illegal crossings, combating cartels, and upholding the rule of law. Emphasizes establishing permanent border security through legislation.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate states that human life begins at conception and supports establishing personhood at conception through a constitutional amendment. He indicates there is no constitutional right to abortion and lists limited exceptions (life of the mother, certain nonviable fetal conditions, hydatidiform mole).

Climate & Energy

Supports expanding domestic energy production (oil, natural gas, coal) and protecting agriculture while reducing federal regulatory reach; favors energy self-sufficiency and America First energy policies. Advocates limiting or rolling back agencies and regulations seen as harmful to energy production.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJun 11, 2026

There is little direct reporting about Donald May in these summaries. The only concrete update is that Texas 2026 primary results were still being certified, with official results expected by March 18. A broader voting-rights fight is also unfolding after Supreme Court rulings sparked redistricting backlash and new efforts to protect Black representation, which could shape the political environment around candidates like May.

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