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TX-19 Republican nominee?
$50.3K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusiness owner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundBusiness owner
Notable personal detailsJames Bob Barbee is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House representing Texas's 19th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a lifelong Texan from Hawley and an Abilene-area business owner, operating 4D Electric and working previously as Electrical Supervisor for Abilene Christian University (1993–2000). He has worked in the life-safety field for decades and holds multiple Texas licenses including Electrical Contractor and Master Electrician. He is married to Michelle and has four daughters.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports eliminating the federal income tax and replacing it with a flat national sales tax, and calls for reduced government spending and fiscal restraint through term limits and other reforms.
Healthcare
James Barbee supports healthcare reforms aimed at reducing medical debt and improving access in rural areas, and his campaign materials describe a proposal for a new healthcare system though they do not provide detailed policy specifics. Public reporting indicates he lists healthcare reform among his campaign priorities.
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Immigration & Border
Supports securing the border and enforcing immigration laws while emphasizing rule-of-law approaches to immigration enforcement. Advocates ending illegal immigration and prioritizing border security as part of his campaign platform.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
James Barbee is being mentioned in the context of Texas’s 2026 primary election results, which are still being finalized and certified. The broader political backdrop is a new push over redistricting and Black representation after recent Supreme Court voting-rights rulings. The available updates do not give many direct details about Barbee’s own actions or statements.
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Polls
TX-19 Republican nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$16K
$12K
$8K
$4K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$16.0K
$1.8K
$14.2K
$1.0K
Source: FEC
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