Incumbent
Nathaniel Moran
Incumbent Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas
$8.2K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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97.2%chance to win
$8.2KNOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age51 years old (Sep 23, 1974)
GenderMale
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LocationTexas
BackgroundAttorney
EducationWhitehouse High School (1993)
Notable personal detailsNathaniel Quentin Moran is an American attorney and Republican politician who has represented Texas's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House since January 3, 2023. He previously served as Smith County Judge (2016–2022) and on the Tyler City Council (2005–2009), including as mayor pro tem. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point and earned a B.A. (Russian), an M.B.A., and a J.D. from Texas Tech University. He is married to Kyna and they have four children.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Nathaniel Moran supports tax relief for working families and small businesses, including measures to prevent tax increases and expand deductions and credits. He also emphasizes fiscal restraint, lower deficits, and a balanced budget amendment as part of restoring economic growth and fiscal discipline.
Healthcare
Nathaniel Moran favors market-based healthcare reforms, including expanding HSAs, codifying ICHRAs, and increasing competition rather than expanding subsidies. He has also criticized the ACA and argued for tighter eligibility rules, PBM reform, and reduced federal funding for what he describes as waste and fraud.
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Immigration & Border
Nathaniel Moran supports stronger border enforcement and stricter immigration controls. He has backed the Secure the Border Act, proposed tougher penalties for visa overstays, and condemned Biden administration border policies as open-border policies.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Nathaniel Moran consistently describes himself as pro-life and says life begins at conception. He has supported born-alive abortion legislation, opposed what he calls pro-abortion policies, and backed efforts to restrict abortion access and abortion drug availability.
Climate & Energy
Nathaniel Moran has publicly backed expanding offshore oil and gas production and describes it as part of an American energy independence strategy. His recent recorded votes include measures to expand fossil fuel production and block or defund clean energy and efficiency programs.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strong Second Amendment rights and opposes federal firearms restrictions such as ATF reclassification of pistol braces. Also backs national concealed carry reciprocity so law-abiding gun owners can carry across state lines.
Campaign Fundraising
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