Jodey Arrington — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Texas, 2026

Jodey Arrington voted for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which requires states to verify citizenship for voter registration and remove non-citizens from voter rolls. He views non-citizen voting as undermining the Constitution and incentivizing illegal immigration. He also supports the SHIELD Act, cutting federal funds to jurisdictions interfering with immigration agents. His platform advocates for strengthened enforcement, increased penalties, and a secure southern border.

“Allowing non-citizens to vote in elections is unconscionable and un-American - it incentivizes more illegal immigration, rewards Biden’s open border policies, and, worst of all, it undermines the Constitution and American’s ability to choose their representatives. American citizens – and only American citizens – have the sacred right to vote in elections in the United States.” — Jodey Arrington, Statement on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, arrington.house.gov”

Jodey Arrington advocates for healthcare reforms aimed at lowering costs, promoting market competition, and ensuring patient-centered care. He supports legislative efforts, such as the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, to reduce drug prices and expand affordable coverage. Arrington opposes government-run healthcare models, including Obamacare, arguing against more subsidies, regulations, and mandates. He emphasizes increasing consumer choice and protecting Medicare for seniors.

““I would be embarrassed as a leader and as a conservative if our conference and Republicans in Washington won't rally in these 10 or 11 months we have before November, where we still have this window of opportunity to strike," Arrington said in a forthcoming episode of the RSC's "Right to the Point" podcast, which Fox News Digital got an exclusive first look at. Feb 4, 2026.”

Representative Jodey Arrington opposed Biden-era climate policies, including voting to nullify a Bureau of Land Management rule restricting development in Alaska's Central Yukon planning area. He supported lifting these restrictions to enable projects like the Ambler Access Project and Alaska LNG Pipeline. Arrington emphasizes that these actions defend American workers, restore responsible land management, and ensure energy independence by reversing policies he described as an "assault on American energy."

““President Biden's whole-of-government assault on American energy - the lifeblood of our economy - weakened our national security, increased prices on consumers, and made our nation more dependent on foreign adversaries,”said Chairman Arrington. “From canceling pipelines to blocking leasing on federal lands, the previous administration used every lever of power to wage war on American energy production. By reversing three more reckless Biden-era policies, House Republicans are defending American workers, restoring responsible land management, and ensuring our nation is energy independent - not reliant on China, Russia, or OPEC.” (Jodey Arrington, Press Release, February 12, 2026)”

Jodey Arrington believes life begins at conception and that unborn children have the right to life. He has co-sponsored several pieces of legislation, including the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection (H.R 36) and No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion (H.R. 7) acts. He voted 'nay' on the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act and the Women’s Health Protection Act (H.R.8296). He views the overturning of Roe v. Wade as a significant step in protecting the unborn.

““I think that the issue of abortion nationally has been, for the most part, put to bed by the overturning of Roe v. Wade,” Rep. Jodey Arrington of Texas told NOTUS. “As a guy that believes in the protection of the life and rights of the unborn, that was a big first step. So I don’t think it’s as much of an issue as it was in previous elections.””

Jodey Arrington supports a strong national defense to ensure the safety and security of the American people and uphold the common defense. He consistently votes for funding to provide resources for military personnel and to modernize the military. Arrington has worked to secure funding for the B-1 bomber and advocates for bringing the B-21 bomber to Dyess Air Force Base, celebrating the passage of B-21 Raider funding for the base.

“As your elected official, there is no responsibility more important to me than the safety and security of the American people. Enshrined in our Constitution’s charter is that our government provide for the common defense. The best way to defend ourselves and ensure peace is by having a strong, robust military and national defense. (Jodey Arrington, arrington.house.gov/issues/national-defense/)”

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Congressman Jodey Arrington voted against gun control legislation in 2026, citing the federal government's role in securing liberty and the state's responsibility for local safety. The NRA-PVF rated him "A," indicating his support for concealed carry reciprocity and opposition to government bans on semi-automatic firearms. He also led an amicus brief to limit the ATF's jurisdiction, asserting that agencies must operate within constitutional bounds to safeguard Second Amendment rights.

““The federal government’s constitutional duty is to secure our liberty, and it's the state's responsibility to provide for safe neighborhoods and secure schools. Like too many Washington solutions, this bill is either chasing the wrong problem or attempting to solve it from the wrong level of government.” - Rep. Jodey C. Arrington, in a statement after voting against gun control legislation, February 12, 2026.”