TJ Ware
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Texas
TX-24 Democratic nominee?
$6.6K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
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0.2%chance to win
$6.6KMAY 27, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationTexas
BackgroundPolitical candidate
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Notable personal detailsTimothy Joe Ware II, known as TJ Ware, is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas' 24th Congressional District. He has described himself as a U.S. Marine veteran and former U.S. Department of Justice staffer. Ware has run for federal office with an authorized principal campaign committee, TJ Ware for Congress.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax reform that benefits the middle class, opposes corporate tax breaks in favor of public welfare, and proposes policies that channel tax revenue (including from legalized immigrant work permits) toward healthcare, infrastructure, and economic security programs.
Healthcare
Supports expanded access to healthcare, including smart Medicaid expansion and improving affordability; emphasizes high-quality healthcare for all Americans. Policy materials focus on access and affordability rather than endorsing single-payer or Medicare for All.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanded legal pathways and regularization for undocumented workers (expedited work permits), opposes mass deportations and ICE raids on non-criminals, and calls for humane immigration reform beyond detention. Policies combine protection for asylum/immigrants with background checks and biometric screening requirements for regularization.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports women's bodily autonomy and opposes abortion bans, indicating support for protecting abortion access and reproductive rights.
Climate & Energy
The candidate’s campaign website lists “Environmental Protection & Clean Energy” among policy priorities but provides no detailed climate or energy policy proposals on the site. Available public materials emphasize general support for clean air, water, and energy without specifying targets, regulatory positions, or concrete plans for phasing fossil fuels or advancing large-scale clean-energy programs.
Latest News
TJ Ware is being mentioned in the context of the 2026 Alaska House race, where Democrats are increasingly treating Alaska as competitive. The broader coverage is focused on the escalating redistricting fight and how it could shape control of the House. There is not much direct reporting about Ware’s own actions in the provided summaries.
Campaign Fundraising
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2026
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