TX-35 Republican nominee?
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MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCongressional staffer
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundCongressional staffer
EducationNew Braunfels Christian Academy (attended)
Notable personal detailsJoshua Cortez is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 35th Congressional District. He is a Guadalupe County native and describes himself as an eighth-generation Texan with family ranching roots in South Texas. He has worked as a senior congressional staffer and has also been a small business owner, entrepreneur, tech founder, and college professor.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports making the Trump tax cuts permanent for working and middle-class families, immediate expensing for small businesses, and tax/market measures to spur growth. Advocates cutting wasteful federal spending, moving toward a balanced budget, expanding Health Savings Accounts and portable tax credits, and repealing Affordable Care Act mandates that increase premiums. Emphasizes reducing regulation and unleashing energy production to lower costs for families and businesses.
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and permanently securing the border, emphasizes stopping fentanyl and protecting communities, and aligns with President Trump on border enforcement priorities.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Opposes abortion and supports laws that protect the unborn, opposes taxpayer funding for abortion, and emphasizes life-saving care for mothers and babies. Positions are presented as a pro-life commitment supporting strong laws to defend unborn life.
Climate & Energy
Supports Texas energy independence and local energy production, including defending oil and gas and resisting federal regulatory overreach; prioritizes protecting regional energy and agricultural interests while promoting job opportunities in the energy sector.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate pledges to defend Second Amendment rights and is listed by a pro-gun organization as a pro-gun, no-compromise candidate; his campaign emphasizes support for first responders and law enforcement funding rather than new firearm restrictions.
News
Josh Cortez is not directly mentioned in the provided news summaries. The coverage focuses on a record number of Republicans leaving the U.S. House, with 35 members retiring or seeking higher office, raising concerns about the party’s ability to maintain its margins. One cited example is Oklahoma Rep. Kevin Hern planning to run for the U.S. Senate.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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