William Marks
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Texas
TX-25 Democratic nominee?
$13.2K
MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds — TX-25 Democratic nominee?
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2%chance to win
$13.2KMAR 10, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Navy officer (retired commander)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundU.S. Navy officer (retired commander)
EducationU.S. Naval Academy (Bachelor’s Degree)
Notable personal detailsWilliam James Marks is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’s 25th Congressional District (2026 cycle). He is a retired U.S. Navy commander and has described serving 22 years in the Navy, including roles as a Navy communicator. He has also described working as a Community Development Manager at Meta. Marks has listed education from the U.S. Naval Academy (bachelor’s) and San Diego State University (master’s).
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes for households earning under $400,000 while closing tax loopholes so billionaires and large corporations pay more; favors ending corporate welfare and signing a balanced-budget pledge.
Healthcare
Supports universal healthcare and expansion of government roles to ensure coverage; proposes allowing the government to negotiate prescription drug prices and ending surprise and excessive hospital billing. Emphasizes protecting reproductive autonomy and making healthcare more affordable and accessible.
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Immigration & Border
Supports due process and a legal path to citizenship and emphasizes defending constitutional rights; frames immigration policy around legal pathways and protections rather than enforcement-first measures.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports individual choice over reproductive health and opposes political interference in women’s bodies; frames decisions as between a patient and physician. No explicit statement on gestational limits or codifying federal protections found on campaign materials.
Latest News
William Marks is in the news because Florida’s newly drawn 25th Congressional District is being described as a toss-up in the 2026 House race. Broader midterm coverage says Democrats currently have an edge on the generic ballot, while Republicans are trying to use redistricting to improve their chances in several states, including Florida. The reports do not give many direct details about Marks himself, but they place his race in a highly competitive and shifting House landscape.
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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