TX-22 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleGeophysicist
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundGeophysicist
Notable personal detailsRebecca Clark is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 22nd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She has worked as a geophysicist and has emphasized energy-sector experience and civic involvement. She has served in local Republican Party roles including precinct chair and state convention delegate.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Advocates fiscal responsibility through reduced government spending, cutting waste, and lowering unnecessary regulations to promote economic growth and affordability. Emphasizes that the government should live within its means and prioritize policies that make everyday costs more manageable for families. Supports American energy development and opposes Green New Deal–style mandates that she says increase energy costs.
Healthcare
The candidate’s campaign materials state support for improving access to quality healthcare but provide no specific policy prescriptions or clear stance on ACA, Medicaid expansion, a public option, or Medicare-for-All. The campaign frames healthcare within a broader fiscal-responsibility and affordability priority without detailed health-policy proposals.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports securing the U.S. border and consistent enforcement of immigration laws, including completion of border barriers. Her campaign emphasizes stronger border security as part of national security and law enforcement priorities.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate’s campaign site emphasizes defending American values and explicitly states she will “protect life,” indicating a pro-life stance that prioritizes restrictions on abortion. No detailed policy on specific gestational limits or exceptions is provided on the campaign site.
Climate & Energy
Supports American energy independence focused on expanding domestic oil, gas, and nuclear production and opposes Green New Deal–style mandates. Emphasizes keeping energy affordable and rejects regulations described as making energy more expensive for families.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate affirms support for the Second Amendment and for law enforcement, emphasizing defending constitutional rights while protecting families and communities. Her campaign priorities highlight support for police and public safety as part of national security.
News
Rebecca Clark was defeated by Trever Nehls in the Republican primary for Texas' 22nd Congressional District, ending her bid for the GOP nomination. Nehls will move on to the November 2026 general election. More broadly, Republicans have recently lost ground in several key House districts, which could make the race for control of the House more competitive.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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