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Robert Slater
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Texas
Democrat
TX-29 Democratic nominee?
$5.2K
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Live Odds — TX-29 Democratic nominee?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
1%chance to win
$5.2KMAR 10, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleBusiness owner
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationTexas
BackgroundBusiness owner
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Notable personal detailsRobert Slater is a Democratic candidate who ran for the U.S. House in Texas' 29th Congressional District in the March 3, 2026 primary. He has described himself as a business owner and has been associated with the campaign committee Stand With Slater. He has also been a candidate for Texas' 18th Congressional District in prior cycles.
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Political 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.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Robert Slater is being discussed in the context of redistricting-driven House races, but the available reports do not describe any direct action or statement from him. The newest coverage says Louisiana’s new map keeps the 2nd congressional district majority-Black while reshaping nearby districts. Other reports mention broader redistricting changes in Texas and elsewhere, but they do not clearly tie those developments to Slater.
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Latest Polls
TX-29 Democratic nominee?
Recent polling results and the candidate's current average in the race.
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
Total 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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