TX-08 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Marine Corps officer (retired; Major)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationTexas
BackgroundU.S. Marine Corps officer (retired; Major)
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EducationNorfolk State University (degree)
Notable personal detailsKeith Coleman is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’s 8th Congressional District (2026). He is a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer (served about 22 years), and has worked as a business owner and educator, including roles in K–12 education and as a college professor. His campaign biography describes prior work in compliance at United Airlines and development of an education initiative with Walmart. He earned a degree from Norfolk State University and a Master’s in Education from Concordia University, and has undertaken additional studies and certifications in logistics, law, and education-related programs.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to lower living costs, expand affordable housing, invest in infrastructure, create jobs, and tackle inflation; the campaign materials do not state a clear position on tax rates or specific tax policy changes.
Healthcare
The candidate expresses a commitment to improving access to affordable healthcare and describes healthcare access and affordability as a campaign priority, but public materials do not specify support for particular policies such as Medicare for All, a public option, or market-based reforms.
News
Keith Coleman is in the news in connection with Texas primary elections being held to determine which candidates will advance to the November general election. The reporting highlights that several races are competitive and some contests could end up in runoffs, as voters cast ballots during polling hours on election day. No additional, specific developments about Coleman are provided in the available summary.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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