Wesley Hunt — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Texas, 2026

Wesley Hunt supports stricter immigration policies, including a zero-tolerance approach and finishing a border wall. He introduced the TPS Reform Act of 2026 to eliminate Temporary Protected Status for certain countries due to concerns about fraud and abuse. Hunt also introduced the Guaranteeing the States’ Protection Against Invasion Act, defining mass illegal entry as an invasion and seeking to codify border security. He advocates reforming visa programs to prioritize American workers, aiming to prevent them from facilitating illegal immigration.

“What President Trump did was basically have a zero-tolerance policy. We need to maintain that zero-tolerance policy." - Wesley Hunt, KLTV, January 13, 2026”

Wesley Hunt voted against extending Affordable Care Act tax credits. He advocates for free market reforms within the healthcare system, believing that increased competition will drive down costs. Hunt asserts that allowing policy purchases across state lines, increasing system transparency, and offering greater flexibility in coverage plans will decrease healthcare expenses without compromising quality. He also disagrees with the idea that the government is responsible for ensuring everyone has health insurance.

“I believe that we need to introduce free market reforms back into the healthcare system to increase competition to drive the cost of care down. If we do that, we can provide healthcare that matches the three above criteria. I believe that by allowing policy purchase across state lines, increasing transparency in the system and greater flexibility in coverage plans, the costs of our care will decrease without hurting quality.”

Wesley Hunt consistently voted against measures aimed at addressing climate change and environmental protection in 2023 and 2025-2026. This includes votes against blocking funding for environmental justice initiatives and limiting federal agencies' responses to the climate crisis. He also voted to block EPA cleaner cars and trucks standards and limit environmental review for pipelines. His lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters is 0%.

Wesley Hunt opposes abortion with exceptions for maternal life, rape, and incest. He voted for bills such as H.R.26, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, and an amendment to H.R.8070 prohibiting Department of Defense spending on abortion services, actions described as interfering with abortion care. Hunt states his commitment to protecting the rights of the unborn.

“As the father of 3 young beautiful children, I believe each life is a precious gift in the image of God. As your Senator, I will always protect the rights of the unborn." — Wesley Hunt, wesleyfortexas.com”

Congressman Wesley Hunt advocates for an America First foreign policy, emphasizing U.S. interests and citizen safety. He is strongly pro-Israel, believing Israel has the right to defend itself and that Iran should be prevented from obtaining nuclear weapons. Hunt opposes further funding to Ukraine and has sponsored legislation to protect Americans from litigation by state-affiliated Russian actors. He also prioritizes national debt reduction, noting that interest payments now surpass annual military spending.

Wesley Hunt introduced the Congressional Civics Act of 2026, which proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure Congress members demonstrate civics knowledge. He emphasized that this understanding of the Constitution and American history is vital for safeguarding national values. Additionally, Hunt introduced the National Educator Safety and Accountability Act of 2025, aiming to establish a national registry for educator misconduct to protect children and ensure teacher accountability.

“When our nation's leaders assume office, they swear an oath to serve the American people and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. This solemn promise ensures the safety and well-being of our country and its citizens. [...] It is crucial that our representatives deeply understand this oath. Therefore, passing this legislation is vital to confirm that our leaders are knowledgeable about the Constitution and American history. A solid grasp of this understanding is key to safeguarding American values. Without knowledge of history, the mistakes of the past are likely to be repeated." - Congressman Hunt, Statement From Congressman Hunt, Immediate Release: Rep. Wesley Hunt Introduced Congressional Civics Act of 2026 (February 10th, 2026)”

Representative Wesley Hunt opposes gun control measures, articulating support for the Second Amendment as a matter of principle for self-defense. He criticized Senator John Cornyn’s backing of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, specifically its "boyfriend loophole" provisions, and intends to introduce legislation to repeal sections of that law. His official platform affirms a "PRO 2ND AMENDMENT" position.

“People could lie on their boyfriend and say that they’re a threat when they’re really not, and the next thing you know, they’re getting their guns confiscated. That’s a very slippery slope.” (Hunt, Spectrum News, 2025/10/17)”