Scott Mandel
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Texas
TX-34 Republican nominee?
$11.0K
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
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$11.0KMAR 10, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCandidate
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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Notable personal detailsCharles Scott Mandel is a Republican candidate who has run for the U.S. House in Texas and has been listed on the ballot for the 2026 Republican primary in Texas’ 34th Congressional District. He has described his background as including public safety, business, and government experience, and presents himself as a former law enforcement and security professional.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate favors reducing government spending and cutting regulations to promote economic growth and support small businesses; his campaign emphasizes rooting out waste and implementing policies that promote growth rather than punish success. He also pledges to protect Social Security benefits while running as a pro-business, pro-growth Republican.
Healthcare
The candidate's campaign materials state he will fight to make healthcare and prescription drugs more affordable, increase pricing transparency, and protect access to quality care; he also calls for reforms to the VA to expand veterans' choice of doctors and payment methods. The campaign page gives general goals but does not specify support for Medicare for All, a public option, ACA expansion, or specific market-based reforms.
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Immigration & Border
Advocates for a full border shutdown and a zero-tolerance policy for illegal immigration, including use of forward operating bases and military resources to eliminate drug and human trafficking; supports strong enforcement measures while proposing a managed legal migration pathway.
Climate & Energy
Supports Texas energy production and energy independence, emphasizing protection of energy jobs, fair regulations, infrastructure expansion, and national security tied to energy. Emphasizes supporting Texas energy exports and the role of energy in regional economic growth without endorsing aggressive emissions targets or Green New Deal–style policies.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes public safety by prioritizing support, training, and funding for law enforcement and a justice system that focuses on public protection. The campaign materials do not state specific positions on firearm policy (e.g., background checks, assault weapon bans, red flag laws, or concealed/constitutional carry).
Latest News
Scott Mandel is being mentioned in coverage of the 2026 House election landscape, where Republicans and Democrats are positioning for competitive races and redistricting is reshaping the map. Recent reports say GOP polling and new congressional maps have improved Republican prospects in several battleground districts, while Democrats are hoping Latino voter shifts and economic concerns could help them in border-area races. The coverage is broad and does not provide many specific new details about Mandel himself.
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