Texas — 2nd District

Shaun Finnie

Opposes tariffs and cuts to entitlements

Finnie emphasizes cost-of-living reduction and responsible fiscal management. He opposes Republican tariffs, characterising them as a consumption tax, and commits to protecting middle-class entitlements and preventing oppressive debt for younger generations.

• Opposes tariffs, calling them a consumption tax that hurts Texas working families
• Pledges to protect Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits from any cuts
• Advocates for fiscal management that addresses national debt without impairing family affordability

“Every Texan deserves a responsible government that supports growth, not impairs our success. As a father, a businessman, and a taxpayer, I understand the frustrations that our families are facing - a national debt growing out of control, the cost of living becoming unaffordable, and Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid being put on the chopping block.”

“Remove the Republicans' consumption tax (i.e. - Tariffs)”

Steve Toth

Supports strategic tariffs and domestic manufacturing

Toth advocates for America First economic policies, supporting strategic tariffs to counter foreign governments like China. He aims to bring manufacturing back home and protect American sovereignty against globalist trade policies.

• Supports strategic tariffs to level the playing field for American workers
• Opposes globalist trade policies that outsource manufacturing strength
• Focuses on protecting domestic production and economic sovereignty from China

“I support using strategic tariffs to level the playing field, bring critical industries back home, and protect American sovereignty.”

Shaun Finnie

Lists immigration as campaign focus

Finnie includes immigration as a key topic on his campaign platform video series, though his provided source materials focus primarily on broad economic moderation and civility rather than detailed border enforcement proposals.

• Features immigration as a core priority video topic on campaign website
• Positions platform around moderate solutions for working families

Steve Toth

Supports completing wall and strict enforcement

Toth treats southern border security as a top priority, citing high-profile violent crime victims of illegal immigration. As a Texas House Appropriations Committee member, he secured state funding for border wall construction and security initiatives.

• Voted to appropriate billions in Texas House funds toward completing the border wall
• Pledges federal action to stop transnational cartels and human traffickers
• Places border sovereignty and public safety above bipartisan compromises

“While the Democrats and Moderate Republicans were trying to tear down Trump’s wall, I fought successfully to appropriate billions of dollars toward finishing the wall and investing in critical border security initiatives.”

Shaun Finnie

Supports increased public education investment

Finnie champions increased funding for public education and scientific research to secure long-term economic opportunities for young people.

• Proposes expanding investment in public K-12 education
• Supports funding for medical and scientific research
• Focuses on preventing oppressive debt burdens for students

“Invest in public education and in medical and scientific research.”

Steve Toth

Opposes CRT, DEI, and social transition

Toth led Texas House legislative efforts to ban Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in public schools and universities. He also sponsored legislation restricting the social transitioning of children in schools.

• Authored and passed Texas House legislation banning CRT and DEI in classrooms and higher education
• Passed legislation preventing social transitioning of children in public schools
• Pledges to eliminate progressive ideology from federal education policies

“I led the charge in the Texas House to eliminate Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) from public classrooms and universities.”

Shaun Finnie

Protects healthcare entitlements and women's rights

Finnie supports protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits from legislative cuts while advocating for women's autonomy in healthcare choices.

• Pledges to defend Medicare and Medicaid benefits from federal cuts
• Supports women's rights to make their own healthcare decisions

“That means protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits for all middle-class Americans.”

“Ensure that women have the right to make their own healthcare decisions.”

Steve Toth

Opposes vaccine mandates and overreach

Toth advocates for individual health autonomy, emphasizing his Texas House record banning government vaccine mandates and reducing pharmaceutical industry influence.

• Passed Texas legislation banning government vaccine mandates
• Opposes federal health mandates and government medical overreach
• Promotes individual responsibility over pharmaceutical-driven health systems

“During my time in the Texas House, we banned government vaccine mandates and gave power back to the people.”

Shaun Finnie

Supports fairness and community safety

Finnie emphasizes community safety paired with fairness and civil treatment for all neighbors.

• Focuses on community fairness and public safety
• Promotes civility and respect in community governance

“Focus on fairness and safety for everyone in our communities.”

Steve Toth

Supports law enforcement and active shooter training

Toth champions a 'Back the Blue' platform, highlighting his legislative work to secure millions in state funding for advanced active shooter training facilities.

• Secured $27 million in state funding for an advanced active shooter training facility
• Pledges robust support and resources for police officers and law enforcement agencies

“Recognizing the growing need for preparedness, I worked tirelessly to secure $27 million in funding for an advanced active shooter training facility.”

Steve Toth

Opposes red flag laws and gun restrictions

Toth is a staunch defender of Second Amendment rights, having authored the Texas Firearms Protection Act. He strongly opposes red flag laws and federal restrictions on firearm ownership.

• Authored HB-1076 (Firearms Protection Act) in the Texas House
• Opposes red flag laws and federal restrictions on legal gun owners
• Endorsed by Texas Gun Rights PAC and holds an A rating from the NRA

“Red flag laws and other unlawful restrictions on our constitutional rights have no place in America.”

Steve Toth

Supports expanding domestic oil and gas

Toth promotes national energy independence by expanding domestic oil and natural gas production in Texas, rejecting foreign energy reliance.

• Advocates expanding domestic Texas oil and gas production
• Opposes restrictions on fossil fuel development to achieve national energy independence

“We must expand domestic production and ensure we never depend on foreign nations for fuel.”

Steve Toth

Supports peace through strength and land bans

Toth advocates for peace through strength, defending allies like Israel, and preventing foreign adversaries such as China and Iran from purchasing Texas land.

• Supported state restrictions preventing China, Iran, and foreign adversaries from purchasing Texas land
• Pledges to defend foreign allies like Israel and prioritize American interests in foreign spending

“As a member of the Texas House, I worked to ensure China, Iran, and other foreign adversaries couldn’t own Texas land.”

Steve Toth

Supports VA reform and cutting bureaucracy

Toth supports reforming the Department of Veterans Affairs, cutting red tape on benefits, and expanding mental health, housing, and job opportunities for returning service members.

• Proposes reforming the VA and reducing bureaucratic benefit delays
• Focuses on veteran mental health support, housing access, and job placement

“From reforming the VA to cutting red tape on benefits, I will fight to make sure no veteran is left behind, especially when it comes to mental health, housing, and job opportunities.”