TX-08 Democratic nominee?
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MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Marine Corps officer (retired)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundU.S. Marine Corps officer (retired)
EducationNorfolk State University (degree; field not specified)
Notable personal detailsKeith Coleman is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 8th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has described his background as a business owner, K–12 educator, and college professor, with 22 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps and retirement as a Marine Corps officer. His campaign materials also cite studies at Norfolk State University, Concordia University (M.Ed.), and additional coursework at Army Logistics University and Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
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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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