TX-35 Republican nominee?
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MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Army intelligence officer (retired; Lieutenant Colonel)
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundU.S. Army intelligence officer (retired; Lieutenant Colonel)
EducationAssociate’s degree: Christian Psychology and Counseling
Notable personal detailsVanessa Faye Hicks-Callaway is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 35th Congressional District (2026). She is a retired U.S. Army intelligence officer (Lieutenant Colonel) and has worked as an author, realtor, and professional speaker. She has stated she holds an associate degree in Christian Psychology and Counseling, a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, and a master’s degree in Human Resource Management.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports pro-business, pro-capitalism economic policies and boosting economic growth for Texas small businesses; aligns with conservative priorities and being an ally to President Trump to support job creation and affordability.
Healthcare
Supports market-oriented reforms to lower costs — working with the Trump administration’s healthcare plan to reduce prescription drug prices and insurance premiums, increase insurer transparency, and improve access in suburban and rural communities. Opposes government-guaranteed universal healthcare.
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Immigration & Border
The campaign frames illegal immigration as a threat to the country and lists ‘‘America First’’/border control themes among top priorities, signaling support for stronger enforcement and border security measures. The campaign emphasizes stopping illegal immigration as part of its core messaging.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate opposes elective abortions and supports restricting abortion access, including removing taxpayer funding for abortion providers and imposing safety/reporting measures on chemical-abortion drugs. The campaign framing connects abortion with moral and religious values and describes protecting the unborn as a priority.
Climate & Energy
The candidate’s campaign website contains language dismissing climate change as a "hoax" while other campaign posts endorse addressing climate impacts and advocating investment in renewable energy. Public materials therefore show both climate-skeptical rhetoric and stated support for renewable energy investments without a consistent policy framework.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports the rights of responsible gun owners and frames herself as a conservative who will defend constitutional rights while backing law-and-order priorities. No campaign materials located that call for expanded federal gun restrictions such as assault weapons bans or universal background-check laws.
News
Vanessa Hicks-Callaway is in the news because Texas's newly redrawn 35th Congressional District is expected to be highly competitive in the 2026 House race. The latest update centers on the Democratic side, where Maureen Galindo lost a runoff. The district is still shaping up as a contested race, with Republicans also fielding candidates in their primary.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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