
Justin Early
TX-31 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCandidate
PartyDemocratic
LocationTexas
Notable personal detailsJustin Early is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’s 31st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has described himself as a non-career politician and has campaigned from Georgetown, Texas. Early’s campaign committee is Justin Early for Congress.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports shifting tax burdens away from working families onto the wealthy, removing the payroll (income) cap so the wealthiest pay more into Social Security, and expanding or protecting social programs (Social Security, paid family leave, guaranteed paid leave and other worker supports).
Healthcare
Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare and prioritizes addressing unaffordable healthcare costs and improving veterans’ access to care. Emphasizes lowering costs and ensuring dependable healthcare services for veterans and working families rather than proposing full single‑payer reform.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanding legal pathways and protections for immigrants, including a clear pathway to citizenship and permanent protections for Dreamers; opposes family separation, private immigrant detention, and discriminatory travel bans; favors humane border policies, restoration of refugee and asylum programs, and reforms to ensure due process in immigration courts.
Climate & Energy
Supports a Green New Deal and large-scale federal climate action, saying meeting rising energy demand with cleaner energy is essential to protecting air and water, public health, and long-term economic stability. Emphasizes clean energy as part of infrastructure and power reliability for the district.
News
Justin Early is in the news because he is leading the Democratic primary in Texas’ 31st congressional district with 57% of the vote. The report does not provide additional details about his campaign or other recent developments.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Justin Early for TX-31 Democratic nominee?
Texas AFL-CIO COPE
Labor organization
Texas AFL-CIO COPE endorsed Justin Early for the 2026 general election.
Lone Star Left
Public figure
Lone Star Left endorsed Justin Early in its final congressional endorsements.
Austin Chronicle Editorial Board
Public figure
The Austin Chronicle Editorial Board endorsed Justin Early in the March 2026 Democratic primary.
Stuart Whitlow
Public figure
Stuart Whitlow endorsed Justin Early in the Democratic primary for Texas' 31st Congressional District.
IAM Local 2011
Labor organization
IAM Local 2011 endorsed Justin Early in his TX-31 congressional race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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