Who Is Running in Texas Congressional District 26th in 2026?

Congressman Brandon Gill has introduced legislation to restrict immigration, including the Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act for a 25-year ban and the Student Visa Integrity Act. He also advocates for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act to prevent non-citizens from voting, stating that mass migration depresses working-class wages and changes the cultural fabric of the country. He believes that immigration is not inherently beneficial just because it is legal.

Brandon Gill strongly disagrees that man-made climate change is a global threat requiring urgent political action. He opposes forcing Americans to buy specific products or spending billions on green energy companies, characterizing these actions as corporate cronyism. Gill also rejects the use of ESG ratings for public investments, stating it weaponizes public funds against oil, gas, and coal production and promotes a political agenda.

Brandon Gill's foreign policy emphasizes protecting U.S. sovereignty and focusing on domestic freedoms. He believes the U.S. should selectively help allies combat terrorism but avoid intervention to spread democracy where it's not desired. Gill strongly agrees that the Chinese Communist Party poses significant threats and advocates for legislative measures like forced divestment from American data companies, banning TikTok, and prohibiting U.S. farmland sales to the CCP.

Brandon Gill believes the Second Amendment protects against both criminal acts and government overreach, securing other rights. As a proud gun owner, he states the Second Amendment "shall not be infringed." He has sponsored the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025 (HR38) and legislation (HR4788) to permit Members of Congress to carry concealed firearms in Washington D.C. He also sponsored HR221 to abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.