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 shaping up to be a competitive race. The latest report says the Democratic runoff has narrowed the field, while Republicans also have candidates in their primary. The coverage does not give a clear update on Hicks-Callaway’s own status, so the picture around her candidacy remains limited.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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