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Democrat
Robert Slater

Robert Slater

Overview

Current roleBusiness owner

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

LocationTexas

BackgroundBusiness owner

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Notable personal detailsRobert Slater is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas's 29th Congressional District and has also run for Texas's 18th Congressional District. He has described himself publicly as a business owner and community leader, and his campaign committee is named Stand With Slater. Media coverage of the 2026 Democratic primary for TX-29 indicates he was a 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?
Polling Average
60%50%40%30%20%10%0%
46%
27%
Robert Slater
R. Slater
Sylvia Garcia
S. Garcia
Jarvis Johnson
J. Johnson
Date (Start - End)SpreadSlaterGarciaJohnson
Polling Average
Garcia+44.0
2.0%46.0%27.0%
University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs/YouGovFeb 3 - 10
Garcia+44.0
2.0%46.0%27.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$33.9K
$25.4K
$16.9K
$8.5K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
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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