Pedro Ruiz
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Texas
Pedro Ruiz
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Texas
TX-11 Democratic nominee?
$2.3K
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds — TX-11 Democratic nominee?
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1%chance to win
$2.3KMAR 10, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleMental health therapist
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationTexas
BackgroundMental health therapist
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Notable personal detailsPedro "Pete" Ruiz is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’ 11th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has described his professional background as a mental health therapist/counselor and has stated he served in the U.S. Marines. Ruiz filed with the Federal Election Commission as a House candidate and has an authorized principal campaign committee, Pedro Ruiz for Congress.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports targeted tax relief for working families and policies to reduce costs on groceries and essentials, while backing increased federal investment in public services such as education and veterans’ care. Emphasizes bipartisan, common-sense reforms to put money back in households’ pockets and increased federal spending for programs that aid low- and middle-income constituents.
Healthcare
Supports protecting and strengthening access to affordable coverage, capping out-of-pocket costs, lowering prescription drug prices, expanding mental-health and veterans’ health resources, and increasing funding for VA medical care and rural access.
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Immigration & Border
Supports increased border security funding, technology, and training for Border Patrol and ICE while also backing expanded legal immigration paths, more visas for skilled workers, streamlined processes, and protections for Dreamers.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Pedro Ruiz identifies as personally anti-abortion due to his faith but states he is pro‑choice and pledges to work in Congress to legalize abortion nationwide. He opposes leaving abortion access solely to states, saying that would allow red states to take away women’s rights and endanger health and well‑being.
Climate & Energy
Supports a technology-neutral approach to reliable, affordable energy that includes renewables alongside natural gas and nuclear, emphasizes grid reliability and fair cost-sharing for infrastructure upgrades, and backs federal policies to accelerate clean energy and innovation. Positions focus on energy affordability, protecting the grid from rising demand (e.g., AI/data centers), and supporting responsible infrastructure development for a mixed energy portfolio.
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Pedro Ruiz is being mentioned mainly in the context of the 2026 House race and broader redistricting fight, but the provided summaries do not give a clear, direct update on his own campaign. The latest reports focus on how new maps, court rulings, and shifting battleground ratings could affect competitive congressional seats, including Texas. Overall, the picture is that his race appears tied to a changing and still unsettled midterm landscape.
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