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27%
Democrat
Robert Slater
TX-29 Democratic nominee?
$5.2K
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCommunity leader
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundCommunity leader
Notable personal detailsRobert Slater is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 29th Congressional District. His campaign describes him as a community leader and culinary professional involved in local initiatives, including serving meals to homeless residents and supporting youth and small-business efforts in Houston. He has also participated in public discussion around Texas redistricting and has been listed as a Democratic primary challenger to incumbent Rep. Sylvia Garcia.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports lowering the burden of property taxes and providing property tax relief while also advocating for federal investment to expand affordable housing and bring funds for local projects. Public materials emphasize bringing federal dollars and investments to address housing affordability and infrastructure rather than a clear, comprehensive federal tax platform. Overall the record shows a mix of tax-relief rhetoric for homeowners combined with support for targeted public investment.
Healthcare
Supports healthcare as a right and promises to lower prescription drug costs, expand access to affordable care, and protect Medicare and Medicaid while investing in mental health services and rural healthcare access. Advocates ensuring every American has the coverage they need and prioritizing people over profits in the healthcare system.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate states support for protecting reproductive rights and for women’s freedom to make their own healthcare decisions, and lists reproductive rights protection under his campaign’s Women’s Rights/healthcare priorities.
Climate & Energy
Supports holding polluters accountable, investing in clean and renewable energy, promoting environmental justice, and funding sustainable infrastructure and green jobs; accepts transitional policies rather than explicitly calling for immediate phase-out of fossil fuels or Green New Deal–style language.
Polls
TX-29 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$33.9K
$25.4K
$16.9K
$8.5K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$33.9K
$15.7K
$17.6K
$1.2K
Source: FEC
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