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Republican
Jessica Karlsruher

Jessica Karlsruher

Overview

Current rolePolitical candidate

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderFemale

LocationTexas

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BackgroundPolitical candidate

EducationB.A., Communication Studies, The University of Texas at Austin

Notable personal detailsJessica Karlsruher is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 10th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She has worked in Texas government affairs and public policy, including roles with the Texas Association of Realtors and the Texas Real Estate Advocacy & Defense (TREAD) Coalition. She has also worked with the Texas Credit Union Association and in public affairs consulting.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports lowering taxes and reinining (reining) in wasteful federal spending; characterizes inflation as a tax on families and advocates for conservative, pro-growth economic policies tied to America First priorities.

Healthcare

The candidate emphasizes protecting Social Security and Medicare with no cuts while advancing conservative priorities and limiting federal overreach; her campaign healthcare language focuses on food safety, healthy lifestyles, and reducing government spending rather than expanding federal coverage. She frames health policy within a broader platform of fiscal restraint and local control.

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Immigration & Border

The candidate emphasizes securing the U.S. border and supports stronger border security measures. Public materials frame immigration as a national-security and enforcement issue while prioritizing enforcement-focused solutions over expanded pathways or asylum protections.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate states she will "stand for life" and "defend the unborn," indicating a pro‑life position that favors restrictions on abortion. Her campaign platform emphasizes protecting religious freedom and limiting federal overreach on related issues.

Climate & Energy

Supports protecting Texas oil and gas industry and private property rights while emphasizing water infrastructure and natural-resource stewardship; favors limited federal intervention and local control over energy and land-use issues.

Public Safety & Guns

The candidate affirms protecting the Second Amendment and the right to keep and bear arms and emphasizes defending constitutional freedoms. Her campaign issues stress conservative priorities including supporting the Second Amendment while advancing law-and-order policies.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Jessica Karlsruher is in the news because she is being cited in coverage of the shifting 2026 House map, where Republican redistricting moves and court rulings have made the path to a Democratic majority harder. The reporting says the GOP has gained ground in several states, with roughly 10 more House seats now leaning Republican than just days earlier. The broader debate centers on whether these new maps will reduce competitive districts and make it harder to challenge gerrymandered lines.

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Endorsements

TX-10 Republican nominee?

Endorsers of Jessica Karlsruher for TX-10 Republican nominee?

Maggie's List

Public endorsement

Maggie's List endorsed Jessica Karlsruher for Congress.

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Susan Combs

Public figure

Susan Combs endorsed Jessica Karlsruher for Congress.

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Michael McHugh

Public endorsement

Michael McHugh endorsed Jessica Karlsruher for Congress.

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Amy Peck

Public figure

Amy Peck endorsed Jessica Karlsruher for Congress.

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$197.9K
$148.4K
$98.9K
$49.5K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$197.9K
$1.8K
$196.1K
$13.1K

Source: FEC

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