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Matt Smith
TX-19 Republican nominee?
$50.3K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleRoofing company owner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundRoofing company owner
Notable personal detailsMatthew ("Matt") Smith is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’s 19th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is an Abilene, Texas native and the owner of Fat Matt Roofing, and he has also described his work as a pastor and rancher. His campaign committee is registered with the FEC as "FAT MATT SMITH FOR CONGRESS."
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fec.govfatmattsmithforcongress.comkcbd.comkacu.orgen.wikipedia.orgballotready.orgtxelectionresults.compolymarket.comen.wikipedia-on-ipfs.orgtxroundtable.comivoterguide.comelections.brazoscountytx.govnewtools.cira.state.tx.usrepublicanpartywoodcounty.comwww2.census.govco.real.tx.ushaskellcountytx.govyahoo.comtelemundolubbock.compostindependent.comlrl.mn.govolis.oregonlegislature.govcongress.govnewspapers.swco.ttu.edudata.capitol.hawaii.govgreaterpittsburghchamberofcommerce.comaol.comatlantadailyworld.comtheorg.comwaysandmeans.house.govelectadamsmith.comfox34.comdeveloper.ballotpedia.orglegislation.ballotpedia.orgvoterguide.ballotpedia.orgcdn.ballotpedia.orgforeignaffairs.house.govdocquery.fec.gov
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.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 11, 2026
Matt Smith is in the news because he is narrowly in contention for the second spot in the Texas 19th Congressional District Republican runoff. The latest vote count has him separated from Abraham Enriquez by just 193 votes, with final certification expected by March 15 and the runoff set for May 26. More broadly, the Texas primary results are still being finalized as the state completes canvassing and certification.
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Articles
LALubbock Avalanche-Journal3 months ago
Official says certified Texas 2026 primary election results coming soon
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AGAmarillo Globe-News3 months ago
Here's what we know, are waiting for in Texas' U.S. 19 GOP runoff
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NVNorfolk Virginian-Pilot27 days ago
Supreme Court ruling fuels new push to defend Black representation
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Polls
TX-19 Republican nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total 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
New updates coming soon
We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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