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Overview

Current roleBusinessman

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

Age51 years old (Aug 31, 1974)

LocationTexas

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BackgroundBusinessman

EducationAmerican School (Mexico City)

Notable personal detailsLarry David Rubin is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas's 38th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is a businessman and political activist who has worked in the airline and executive search industries and has led U.S.–Mexico civic/business organizations, including serving as President and Chairman of The American Society of Mexico. Rubin filed his statement of candidacy with the FEC on December 2, 2025 and is running in the open-seat TX-38 race.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports lowering taxes, reducing regulations, and cutting government waste to lower the cost of living and promote economic growth; emphasizes pro-business, free-enterprise policies.

Immigration & Border

Supports securing the U.S.-Mexico border and stronger enforcement; favors codifying and aligning federal immigration laws to prevent future administrations from reversing enforcement actions. Emphasizes border security and enforcement as part of his campaign platform while linking immigration to regional security and U.S.–Mexico relations.

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Climate & Energy

Supports 'energy dominance' focused on protecting Houston energy jobs, cutting regulatory 'red tape', defending fossil fuel production, and keeping the U.S. energy-independent. Endorses policies that prioritize oil and gas production and local energy jobs while framing energy as a component of economic and national security.

Polls

TX-38 Republican nominee?
Polling Average
25%20%15%10%5%0%
22%
10%
8%
Larry Rubin
L. Rubin
Jon Bonck
J. Bonck
Shelly DeZevallos
S. DeZevallos
Michael Pratt
M. Pratt
Date (Start - End)SpreadRubinBonckDeZevallosPratt
Polling Average
Bonck+19.0
3.0%22.0%10.0%8.0%
University of Houston Hobby School of Public AffairsFeb 3 - 10
Bonck+19.0
3.0%22.0%10.0%8.0%

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne

Endorsements

TX-38 Republican nominee?

Endorsers of Larry Rubin for TX-38 Republican nominee?

Houston Chronicle editorial board

Public endorsement

Houston Chronicle editorial board endorsed Larry Rubin in the Republican primary for Texas's 38th Congressional District.

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$523.2K
$392.4K
$261.6K
$130.8K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$523.2K
$10.4K
$512.8K
$34.2K

Source: FEC

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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.

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