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Republican
Dwayne Stovall
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas
TX-09 Republican nominee?
$19.5K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — TX-09 Republican nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
1%chance to win
$19.5KMAY 27, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleBusiness owner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationTexas
BackgroundBusiness owner
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Notable personal detailsDwayne Bradley Stovall is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 9th District in the 2026 election cycle. He has previously run for U.S. Senate in Texas and has described his background as a business owner and contractor. His campaign messaging has emphasized shrinking the federal government, deregulation, and shifting authority back to states.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports reducing the size and spending of the federal government, accelerating deregulation to lower costs, and policies that simplify and lower the tax burden to help businesses and individuals. Advocates fiscal restraint and targeting spending cuts rather than tax increases.
Healthcare
Opposes a federal role in ensuring health insurance and supports removing the federal government from healthcare, favoring market-based, private-sector solutions. Rejects eliminating private healthcare insurance and argues that federal involvement drives up costs. Advocates returning authority over healthcare to the states and reducing federal regulation and spending in the sector.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate calls for a ten-year moratorium on immigration and work visas, supports strong border control measures (including infrastructure like a wall), restricts non-citizen driving privileges, and advocates states exercising authority to secure borders. These positions prioritize enforcement and significant limits on immigration pathways.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports strong restrictions on abortion and identifies as pro-life, arguing that legal protection for unborn life should be prioritized and that abortion policy should be remanded to the states. Has stated opposition to taxpayer funding for abortion providers and endorsed laws to protect infants who survive attempted abortions.
Climate & Energy
The candidate emphasizes deregulation, state control over federal authority, and a background in oilfield services, and has criticized opponents for "embracing climate change," indicating opposition to aggressive federal climate policies while supporting traditional energy interests. His campaign materials prioritize reducing federal regulation and protecting energy-related local industries.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Dwayne Stovall is being mentioned in coverage of Texas House races as Republicans target TX-34 in the 2026 midterms. The reports do not give any election result or major new action involving him, so the latest news is mostly about the district’s status in the broader redistricting and campaign fight. More broadly, Texas’s House map has been reshaped to favor Republicans, which could affect the race he is tied to.
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Articles
UTUSA TODAY4 months ago
Trump's Texas endorsements for May runoff elections
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TMThe Mercury News4 months ago
Tennessee lawmakers pass House map carving up majority-Black district
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SASanta Ana Orange County Register4 months ago
Alabama, Tennessee move to redistrict after Supreme Court ruling
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TBThe Boston Globe4 months ago
Alabama and Tennessee move to draw new congressional districts in wake of Supreme Court ruling
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Latest Polls
TX-09 Republican nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Dwayne Stovall currently averages 3.3%, ranking 5th in this race, 2.0 points behind the next candidate.
Polling average: 3.3%Position: 5thMargin: -2.0 ptsLatest poll: 3.0% (Feb 9 - 11)Polls included: 4
Average recalculated from polls through Feb 9 - 11.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$27.7K
$20.8K
$13.8K
$6.9K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$27.7K
$0.00
$29.3K
$1.8K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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