--- title: "Social Security & retirement: where 2026 candidates stand" url: "https://www.2026election.com/issues/social-security-retirement" updated: "2026-10-09" source: "Candidates' campaign sites and Ballotpedia, quoted verbatim" publisher: "Pluribus" --- # Social Security & retirement: where 2026 candidates stand 70 races · Democratic nominees documented in 60 · Republican in 40 · 116 verbatim quotes ## Salience · Social Security & retirement Of the 70 times this topic appears across issue guides, how many are flagged high, medium, or low salience. Salience is ordinal — the ramp is grayscale by design. 11 high, 38 medium, 21 low 70 issue mentions · topics grouped by keyword · a race can appear under more than one topic · as of October 9, 2026 ## Arkansas 2 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ar.md) Hallie Shoffner (Democratic) vs. Tom Cotton (Republican) [“Social Security and Medicare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ar.md#social-security-and-medicare) (salience: medium) - Hallie Shoffner: Supports protecting benefits and lifting tax caps on wealthy - Tom Cotton: Supports ending taxes on Social Security benefits ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ar-02.md) Chris Jones (Democratic) vs. French Hill (Republican) [“Social Security & Seniors” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ar-02.md#social-security-seniors) (salience: medium) - Chris Jones: Supporting eldercare and senior health resources - French Hill: Protecting Social Security and reducing senior taxes ## Kentucky 1 race ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ky.md) Charles Booker (Democratic) vs. Andy Barr (Republican) [“Fiscal Policy and Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ky.md#fiscal-policy-and-social-security) (salience: medium) - Charles Booker: Supports Social Security expansion - Andy Barr: Supports spending cuts and balanced budget ## Maine 1 race ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-me.md) Troy Dale Jackson (Democratic) vs. Susan Collins (Republican) · Toss-up [“Senior Issues and Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-me.md#senior-issues-and-social-security) (salience: low) - Troy Dale Jackson: No documented position in our sources - Susan Collins: Supports protecting Social Security ## Rhode Island 2 races ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ri.md) Jack Reed (Democratic) vs. Raymond McKay (Republican) [“Social Security and Senior Care” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-ri.md#social-security-and-senior-care) (salience: low) - Jack Reed: Protect and expand Social Security benefits - Raymond McKay: Strengthen Social Security and Medicare ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ri-02.md) Seth Magaziner (Democratic) vs. Victor Mellor (Republican) [“Social Security and Medicare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ri-02.md#social-security-and-medicare) (salience: medium) - Seth Magaziner: Opposes Social Security privatizing or benefit cuts - Victor Mellor: No documented position in our sources ## South Dakota 1 race ### [U.S. Senate](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-sd.md) Brian Bengs (Independent) vs. Mike Rounds (Republican) [“Healthcare, Medicare & Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-senate-sd.md#healthcare-medicare-social-security) (salience: medium) - Brian Bengs: Supports affordable healthcare and protecting Social Security - Mike Rounds: Opposes Obamacare and protects Medicare solvency ## Alabama 1 race ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-07.md) Terri Sewell (Democratic) vs. Ammie Akin (Republican) [“Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-al-07.md#social-security) (salience: low) - Terri Sewell: Supports strengthening Social Security benefits - Ammie Akin: No documented position in our sources ## Arizona 3 races ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-07.md) Adelita Grijalva (Democratic) vs. Daniel Butierez Sr. (Republican) [“Healthcare, Medicare, and Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-07.md#healthcare-medicare-and-social-security) (salience: medium) - Adelita Grijalva: Supports universal healthcare access and expanding Social Security - Daniel Butierez Sr.: Supports accessible healthcare and job training ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-08.md) Bernadette Greene Placentia (Democratic) vs. Abraham Hamadeh (Republican) [“Healthcare, Medicare, and Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-08.md#healthcare-medicare-and-social-security) (salience: high) - Bernadette Greene Placentia: Supports expanding Medicare and taxing high earners - Abraham Hamadeh: Supports preserving Social Security and VA health funding ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-09.md) Danielle Sterbinsky (Democratic) vs. Paul Gosar (Republican) [“Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-az-09.md#social-security) (salience: low) - Danielle Sterbinsky: No documented position in our sources - Paul Gosar: Supports eliminating taxes and offsets on benefits ## California 6 races ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-03.md) Ami Bera (Democratic) vs. Robb Tucker (Republican) [“Social Security & Senior Retirement” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-03.md#social-security-senior-retirement) (salience: low) - Ami Bera: Opposes privatization and supports protecting the Social Security Trust Fund - Robb Tucker: No documented position in our sources ### [25th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-25.md) Raul Ruiz (Democratic) vs. Joe Males (Republican) [“Medicare and Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-25.md#medicare-and-social-security) (salience: medium) - Raul Ruiz: Opposes benefit cuts and age increases - Joe Males: No documented position in our sources ### [29th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-29.md) Luz Maria Rivas (Democratic) vs. Angélica María Dueñas (Democratic) [“Social Security & Medicare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-29.md#social-security-medicare) (salience: medium) - Luz Maria Rivas: Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare - Angélica María Dueñas: No documented position in our sources ### [33rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-33.md) Pete Aguilar (Democratic) vs. Stephanie Vargas (Republican) [“Social Security and Medicare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-33.md#social-security-and-medicare) (salience: medium) - Pete Aguilar: Supports protecting Medicare and Social Security - Stephanie Vargas: No documented position in our sources ### [48th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-48.md) Marni von Wilpert (Democratic) vs. Jim Desmond (Republican) · Tilt D [“Healthcare and Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-48.md#healthcare-and-social-security) (salience: medium) - Marni von Wilpert: Expanding ACA and protecting entitlements - Jim Desmond: Supporting seniors, caregivers, and veterans ### [50th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-50.md) Scott Peters (Democratic) vs. Steve Cohen (Republican) [“Medicare and Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ca-50.md#medicare-and-social-security) (salience: high) - Scott Peters: Protects entitlement programs as intergenerational compacts - Steve Cohen: Opposes cuts to Social Security and Medicare ## Colorado 1 race ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-08.md) Manny Rutinel (Democratic) vs. Gabe Evans (Republican) · Toss-up [“Social Security and Medicare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-co-08.md#social-security-and-medicare) (salience: high) - Manny Rutinel: Opposes benefit cuts and workforce reductions - Gabe Evans: Supports broad budget reform and sustainability ## Florida 7 races ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-03.md) Seth Harp (Democratic) vs. Kat Cammack (Republican) [“Social Security, Medicare, and Healthcare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-03.md#social-security-medicare-and-healthcare) (salience: high) - Seth Harp: Supports strengthening Social Security and Medicare - Kat Cammack: Supports entitlement reform and healthcare oversight ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-04.md) LaShonda Holloway (Democratic) vs. Aaron Bean (Republican) [“Social Security & Veterans Services” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-04.md#social-security-veterans-services) (salience: low) - LaShonda Holloway: Supports protecting Social Security and funding VA care - Aaron Bean: Voted for military construction and veterans appropriations ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-09.md) Darren Soto (Democratic) vs. Dan Green (Republican) · Lean R [“Social Security and Senior Benefits” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-09.md#social-security-and-senior-benefits) (salience: medium) - Darren Soto: Supports expanding Social Security and Medicare - Dan Green: No documented position in our sources ### [15th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-15.md) Robert People (Democratic) vs. Laurel Lee (Republican) [“Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-15.md#social-security) (salience: medium) - Robert People: Supports eliminating Social Security tax cap - Laurel Lee: Supports reforming Social Security benefit offsets ### [23rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-23.md) Lois Frankel (Democratic) vs. Deborah Adeimy (Republican) [“Social Security, Medicare, and Senior Care” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-23.md#social-security-medicare-and-senior-care) (salience: medium) - Lois Frankel: Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare - Deborah Adeimy: No documented position in our sources ### [25th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-25.md) Jared Evan Moskowitz (Democratic) vs. Scott Singer (Republican) · Toss-up [“Social Security, Medicare, and Healthcare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-25.md#social-security-medicare-and-healthcare) (salience: medium) - Jared Evan Moskowitz: Protects Social Security, Medicare, and ACA - Scott Singer: Eliminates Social Security taxes and supports free market ### [27th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-27.md) Eliott Rodriguez (Democratic) vs. Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican) [“Social Security and senior care” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-fl-27.md#social-security-and-senior-care) (salience: low) - Eliott Rodriguez: Pledges to defend Social Security - Maria Elvira Salazar: Supports senior care and benefit equity ## Georgia 3 races ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-02.md) Sanford Bishop Jr. (Democratic) vs. Matt Day (Republican) [“Healthcare, Medicare & Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-02.md#healthcare-medicare-social-security) (salience: high) - Sanford Bishop Jr.: Supports Affordable Care Act and Medicare protections - Matt Day: Prioritizes stabilizing Medicare, Social Security, and independent pharmacies ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-03.md) Maura Keller (Democratic) vs. Brian Jack (Republican) [“Senior care and Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-03.md#senior-care-and-social-security) (salience: low) - Maura Keller: Supports Social Security cost-of-living reform - Brian Jack: No documented position in our sources ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-04.md) Hank Johnson (Democratic) vs. James Duffie (Republican) [“Seniors and Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ga-04.md#seniors-and-social-security) (salience: medium) - Hank Johnson: Opposes cuts to Social Security - James Duffie: No documented position in our sources ## Hawaii 1 race ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-hi-01.md) Ed Case (Democratic) vs. Adriel Lam (Republican) [“Social Security and Medicare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-hi-01.md#social-security-and-medicare) (salience: medium) - Ed Case: Protect and lockbox Social Security - Adriel Lam: Privatize and decentralize safety net programs ## Iowa 2 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-01.md) Christina Bohannan (Democratic) vs. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican) · Toss-up [“Social Security & seniors” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-01.md#social-security-seniors) (salience: medium) - Christina Bohannan: Protects Social Security and Medicare benefits - Mariannette Miller-Meeks: Prevents fraud and protects benefit programs ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-04.md) Dave Dawson (Democratic) vs. Chris McGowan (Republican) [“Social Security & Fiscal Policy” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ia-04.md#social-security-fiscal-policy) (salience: low) - Dave Dawson: Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare benefits - Chris McGowan: No documented position in our sources ## Illinois 3 races ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-02.md) Donna Miller (Democratic) vs. Mike Noack (Republican) [“Senior Citizens & Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-02.md#senior-citizens-social-security) (salience: low) - Donna Miller: Supports expanding Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security - Mike Noack: No documented position in our sources ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-04.md) Patty Garcia (Democratic) vs. Lupe Castillo (Republican) [“Seniors & Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-04.md#seniors-social-security) (salience: low) - Patty Garcia: Opposes Social Security/Medicare cuts or privatization - Lupe Castillo: Supports eliminating taxes on Social Security ### [12th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-12.md) Julie Fortier (Democratic) vs. Mike Bost (Republican) [“Government Spending and Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-il-12.md#government-spending-and-social-security) (salience: medium) - Julie Fortier: No documented position in our sources - Mike Bost: Opposes Social Security privatization and advocates budget cuts ## Kansas 1 race ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ks-01.md) Lauren Reinhold (Democratic) vs. Tracey Mann (Republican) [“Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ks-01.md#social-security) (salience: medium) - Lauren Reinhold: Supports scrapping income tax cap to fund benefits - Tracey Mann: Opposes benefit reduction offsets and favors fiscal reform ## Massachusetts 2 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-01.md) Richard Neal (Democratic) vs. Nadia Milleron (Unenrolled) [“Social Security and Retirement” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-01.md#social-security-and-retirement) (salience: medium) - Richard Neal: Protects Social Security and Medicare benefits - Nadia Milleron: No documented position in our sources ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-02.md) Jim McGovern (Democratic) vs. No Republican nominee [“Social Security and Medicare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ma-02.md#social-security-and-medicare) (salience: medium) - Jim McGovern: Protects entitlement programs and public retiree benefits ## Maryland 2 races ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-02.md) John Olszewski Jr. (Democratic) vs. Dave Wallace (Republican) [“Healthcare and Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-02.md#healthcare-and-social-security) (salience: high) - John Olszewski Jr.: Supports expanding ACA and lower drug costs - Dave Wallace: Supports medical freedom and Social Security 401Ks ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-04.md) Glenn Ivey (Democratic) vs. George McDermott (Republican) [“Healthcare and Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-md-04.md#healthcare-and-social-security) (salience: low) - Glenn Ivey: Supports Medicare for All and drug price negotiations - George McDermott: No documented position in our sources ## Michigan 2 races ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-03.md) Hillary Scholten (Democratic) vs. Terri DeBoer (Republican) [“Social Security and Medicare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-03.md#social-security-and-medicare) (salience: low) - Hillary Scholten: Opposes safety net cuts or privatization - Terri DeBoer: No documented position in our sources ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-07.md) William Lawrence (Democratic) vs. Tom Barrett (Republican) · Toss-up [“Social Security & Family Care” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mi-07.md#social-security-family-care) (salience: medium) - William Lawrence: Lift payroll tax cap and establish national family care agenda - Tom Barrett: No documented position in our sources ## Minnesota 1 race ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-08.md) Trina Swanson (Democratic) vs. Pete Stauber (Republican) [“Social Security and Senior Programs” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-08.md#social-security-and-senior-programs) (salience: medium) - Trina Swanson: Protect Medicare and Social Security benefits - Pete Stauber: Reform Social Security benefit offsets ## Missouri 1 race ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-02.md) Frederick Wellman (Democratic) vs. Ann Wagner (Republican) [“Social Security & Retirement Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mo-02.md#social-security-retirement-security) (salience: medium) - Frederick Wellman: Protect Social Security, Medicare, and pensions - Ann Wagner: No documented position in our sources ## North Carolina 1 race ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-09.md) Richard Ojeda (Democratic) vs. Richard Hudson (Republican) [“Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nc-09.md#social-security) (salience: medium) - Richard Ojeda: Protects benefits and taxes billionaires - Richard Hudson: Voted to reduce benefit offsets ## North Dakota 1 race ### [At-Large District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nd-al.md) Trygve Hammer (Democratic) vs. Julie Fedorchak (Republican) [“Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nd-al.md#social-security) (salience: medium) - Trygve Hammer: Protects benefits and retirement age - Julie Fedorchak: No documented position in our sources ## Nebraska 1 race ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ne-03.md) Becky Lynn Stille (Democratic) vs. Adrian Smith (Republican) [“Senior Citizens & Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ne-03.md#senior-citizens-social-security) (salience: low) - Becky Lynn Stille: Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare - Adrian Smith: Supports tax cuts on Social Security benefits ## New Jersey 1 race ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-02.md) Zack Mullock (Democratic) vs. Jeff Van Drew (Republican) [“Social Security and Senior Benefits” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nj-02.md#social-security-and-senior-benefits) (salience: medium) - Zack Mullock: Opposes cuts; supports raising tax cap on high earners - Jeff Van Drew: Opposes privatization and raising retirement age ## Nevada 1 race ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-01.md) Dina Titus (Democratic) vs. Carrie Buck (Republican) · Lean D [“Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-nv-01.md#social-security) (salience: medium) - Dina Titus: Opposes Social Security privatization - Carrie Buck: No documented position in our sources ## New York 1 race ### [6th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-06.md) Grace Meng (Democratic) vs. Joseph Chou (Republican / Conservative Party / 4 Our Immigrants Party) [“Social Security & Medicare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ny-06.md#social-security-medicare) (salience: medium) - Grace Meng: Opposes cuts to Social Security and Medicare - Joseph Chou: No documented position in our sources ## Ohio 5 races ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-07.md) Brian Poindexter (Democratic) vs. Max Miller (Republican) · Lean R [“Social Security and Retirement” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-07.md#social-security-and-retirement) (salience: low) - Brian Poindexter: Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare - Max Miller: Voted for Social Security Fairness Act ### [9th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-09.md) Marcy Kaptur (Democratic) vs. Derek Merrin (Republican) · Toss-up [“Social Security & Medicare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-09.md#social-security-medicare) (salience: high) - Marcy Kaptur: Opposes cuts or privatization of entitlement benefits - Derek Merrin: Supports protecting benefits, repealing taxes on benefits, and eliminating windfall penalties ### [13th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-13.md) Emilia Sykes (Democratic) vs. Carey Coleman (Republican) [“Seniors and Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-13.md#seniors-and-social-security) (salience: medium) - Emilia Sykes: Supports protecting Social Security and expanding Medicare - Carey Coleman: No documented position in our sources ### [14th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-14.md) Maria Jukic (Democratic) vs. David Joyce (Republican) [“Social Security & Senior Benefits” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-14.md#social-security-senior-benefits) (salience: high) - Maria Jukic: Supports protecting benefits and raising taxes on wealthy - David Joyce: Supports reducing benefit offsets for public pensioners ### [15th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-15.md) Don Leonard (Democratic) vs. Mike Carey (Republican) [“Social Security and senior care” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-oh-15.md#social-security-and-senior-care) (salience: high) - Don Leonard: Supports removing Social Security tax cap and caregiver relief - Mike Carey: Supports public pension fairness and overpayment protections ## Oregon 1 race ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-03.md) Maxine Dexter (Democratic) vs. Loran Ayles (Republican) [“Social Security and Senior Care” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-or-03.md#social-security-and-senior-care) (salience: medium) - Maxine Dexter: Supports expanding Social Security and Medicare benefits - Loran Ayles: No documented position in our sources ## Pennsylvania 3 races ### [7th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-07.md) Bob Brooks (Democratic) vs. Ryan Mackenzie (Republican) · Toss-up [“Social Security and retirement” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-07.md#social-security-and-retirement) (salience: medium) - Bob Brooks: Supports lifting payroll tax caps to fund benefits - Ryan Mackenzie: Opposes benefit cuts and supports tax exemptions on benefits ### [10th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-10.md) Janelle Stelson (Democratic) vs. Scott Perry (Republican) · Toss-up [“Social Security and Medicare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-10.md#social-security-and-medicare) (salience: medium) - Janelle Stelson: Protects earned senior benefits - Scott Perry: Preserves benefits and opposes single-payer ### [16th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-16.md) Justin Wagner (Democratic) vs. Mike Kelly (Republican) [“Social Security and Medicare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-pa-16.md#social-security-and-medicare) (salience: high) - Justin Wagner: Opposes cuts and privatization - Mike Kelly: Protects benefits through growth ## Tennessee 1 race ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-04.md) Victoria Broderick (Democratic) vs. Scott DesJarlais (Republican) [“Social Security & Medicare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tn-04.md#social-security-medicare) (salience: low) - Victoria Broderick: No documented position in our sources - Scott DesJarlais: Supports entitlement reform for younger generations ## Texas 4 races ### [16th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-16.md) Veronica Escobar (Democratic) vs. Adam Bauman (Republican) [“Social Security and senior issues” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-16.md#social-security-and-senior-issues) (salience: medium) - Veronica Escobar: Opposes Social Security cuts or privatization - Adam Bauman: Supports preserving Social Security without raising the retirement age ### [23rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-23.md) Katy Padilla Stout (Democratic) vs. Brandon Herrera (Republican) [“Social Security and entitlement programs” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-23.md#social-security-and-entitlement-programs) (salience: low) - Katy Padilla Stout: No documented position in our sources - Brandon Herrera: Protects benefits, supports young worker options ### [31st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-31.md) Justin Early (Democratic) vs. John Carter (Republican) [“Social Security & Senior Care” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-31.md#social-security-senior-care) (salience: medium) - Justin Early: Opposes privatization and supports benefit expansion - John Carter: No documented position in our sources ### [34th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-34.md) Vicente Gonzalez Jr. (Democratic) vs. Eric Flores (Republican) · Toss-up [“Senior benefits and Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-tx-34.md#senior-benefits-and-social-security) (salience: medium) - Vicente Gonzalez Jr.: Protects Medicare and Social Security benefits - Eric Flores: Opposes benefit cuts and protects against elder fraud ## Utah 1 race ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ut-01.md) Ben McAdams (Democratic) vs. Riley Owen (Republican) [“Social Security and Senior Care” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-ut-01.md#social-security-and-senior-care) (salience: low) - Ben McAdams: Supports protecting Social Security benefits - Riley Owen: No documented position in our sources ## Virginia 1 race ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-03.md) Robert C. Scott (Democratic) vs. Edwin Rivera (Republican) [“Social Security and Senior Care” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-va-03.md#social-security-and-senior-care) (salience: medium) - Robert C. Scott: Supports eliminating Social Security pension offsets - Edwin Rivera: Supports protecting Social Security retirement benefits ## Wisconsin 5 races ### [1st District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-01.md) Mitchell Berman (Democratic) vs. Bryan Steil (Republican) [“Social Security and Medicare” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-01.md#social-security-and-medicare) (salience: medium) - Mitchell Berman: Supports expanding high-earner tax contributions - Bryan Steil: Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare ### [2nd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-02.md) Mark Pocan (Democratic) vs. No Republican nominee [“Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-02.md#social-security) (salience: low) - Mark Pocan: Supports expanding public employee Social Security benefits ### [3rd District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-03.md) Rebecca Cooke (Democratic) vs. Derrick Van Orden (Republican) · Toss-up [“Seniors and Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-03.md#seniors-and-social-security) (salience: low) - Rebecca Cooke: Supports scrapping Social Security cap - Derrick Van Orden: Supports Social Security fairness ### [4th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-04.md) Gwen Moore (Democratic) vs. Tim Rogers (Republican) [“Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-04.md#social-security) (salience: low) - Gwen Moore: Supports expanding Social Security benefits - Tim Rogers: No documented position in our sources ### [8th District](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-08.md) Rick Crosson (Democratic) vs. Tony Wied (Republican) [“Healthcare and Social Security” →](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-wi-08.md#healthcare-and-social-security) (salience: high) - Rick Crosson: Supports drug price caps, universal healthcare access, and entitlement protection - Tony Wied: No documented position in our sources A race appears here because its own issue guide names this topic — the quoted name under each race is the campaign-facing wording, linking straight to that issue on the race page. Topics are grouped by keyword and a race can appear under more than one topic. Data gathered October 9, 2026.