Zeeshan Hafeez
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Texas
TX-33 Democratic nominee?
$772.5K
MAY 27, 2026Primary Election
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$772.5KMAY 27, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleAttorney
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
LocationTexas
BackgroundAttorney
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EducationGeorgetown University (law degree)
Notable personal detailsZeeshan Hafeez is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’ 33rd Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has described himself as a Georgetown-trained attorney with an MBA from the University of Virginia, with professional experience in the technology sector including roles at Microsoft and Google. He has also described community involvement in North Texas, including work supporting refugee families through DFW Refugee Outreach Services.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports significant tax increases and closing loopholes for billionaires and corporations, combined with expanded public investment in jobs, a $20 federal minimum wage, and targeted tax relief for working- and middle-class families.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All / a single-payer-style national public plan guaranteeing universal, automatic coverage while preserving choice of private insurance. Prioritizes lowering drug prices, capping out-of-pocket costs, major mental-health investments, and funding rural/telehealth access. Proposes funding through taxes on the wealthy and corporations and savings from administrative waste.
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Immigration & Border
Supports abolishing ICE, ending for-profit immigrant detention, guaranteeing due process and legal counsel for immigrants, expanding legal pathways and a pathway to citizenship, opposing Title 42-style expulsions, and prioritizing humane border management over expanded walls or militarization.
Climate & Energy
Supports a Green New Deal–style, large-scale federal climate action plan including rapid transition to clean renewable energy, major investment in grid modernization and resilience, and comprehensive federal climate emergency measures. Emphasizes addressing climate impacts in Texas (extreme heat, flooding, grid failures) and opposes influence of oil interests on policy.
Latest News
Zeeshan Hafeez is a candidate in the Texas primary elections held on March 7, 2023, which determine nominees for the November general election and include several competitive races influenced by redistricting. On election day, Dallas County experienced significant voter confusion due to precinct changes and website crashes, leading to long lines and frustration. An emergency extension of voting hours was briefly granted but later overturned by the Texas Supreme Court, raising concerns about potential voter disenfranchisement that could affect candidates and turnout.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
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