TX-11 Democratic nominee?
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MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMental health therapist
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundMental health therapist
Notable personal detailsPedro “Pete” Ruiz is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 11th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has described his professional background as a mental health therapist/counselor and has stated he is a U.S. Marine veteran. Ruiz is based in Midland, Texas, and has said he owns a small independent mental health clinic.
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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.
News
Pedro Ruiz is being mentioned in the context of a broader shift in the 2026 House race, where Republicans have lost ground in eight key districts. The update suggests the political environment may be improving for Democrats and that some previously safe Republican seats are now more competitive. No specific new action or statement from Ruiz is included in the provided summaries.
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