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Republican
Matt Smith
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas
Republican
Matt Smith
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas
TX-19 Republican nominee?
$50.3K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — TX-19 Republican nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
1%chance to win
$50.3KMAY 27, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleRoofing company owner/executive
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationTexas
BackgroundRoofing company owner/executive
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Notable personal detailsMatthew (Matt) Smith is a Republican who ran for U.S. House in Texas’ 19th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is the owner and president of Fat Matt Roofing, a West Texas roofing company based in Abilene. He filed as a federal candidate with the FEC and reported personal financial disclosures as a congressional candidate for TX-19 in 2025.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports lower taxes, fewer regulations, and reduced federal spending to address inflation and affordability for families. Advocates restoring fiscal responsibility and limiting Washington spending while prioritizing investment in rural infrastructure and energy production.
Immigration & Border
Supports strengthening border security and restoring prior enforcement policies, including working with the Trump administration to stop cartel trafficking and reduce illegal immigration. Emphasizes law-and-order approaches to protect Texas communities. No campaign materials found advocating broad regularization or expanded asylum protections.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate states he will "uphold pro-life policies" and frames his priorities around defending faith and family. His campaign materials identify him as pro-life and oppose abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding domestic oil and gas production, reducing regulatory burdens on the energy sector, and advancing nuclear energy as part of Texas’ energy strategy. Emphasizes energy reliability and resisting policies perceived as anti-energy that raise costs for consumers and workers.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Matt Smith is in the news because the Texas GOP primary for the 19th Congressional District is headed to a runoff, and he is narrowly competing for the second runoff spot. He trails Abraham Enriquez by just 193 votes, with final certification expected by March 15. The runoff itself is scheduled for May 26 if Smith advances.
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Articles
LALubbock Avalanche-Journal6 months ago
Official says certified Texas 2026 primary election results coming soon
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LALubbock Avalanche-Journal6 months ago
Here's what we know, are waiting for in Texas' U.S. 19 GOP runoff
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NVNorfolk Virginian-Pilot4 months ago
Supreme Court ruling fuels new push to defend Black representation
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Latest Polls
TX-19 Republican nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total raisedCash on hand
$376.4K
$282.3K
$188.2K
$94.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$376.4K
$30.9K
$345.5K
$23.0K
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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