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Steven Shook

D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, TX-26

Has not served in Congress

On the ballot: On the general election ballotNov 3, 2026 · Texas US House 26
The race: Everyone running for TX-26 · Compare Shook with them
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SummaryAt a glance

Top priorities: Healthcare Affordability & Access
Lowering the Cost of Living
Energy & Grid Reliability
Education & Property Tax Relief
Public Safety & Gun Violence Prevention
Read all 11 in their words
Money: $35.8K raised, $30.2K spent, $5.6K cash on hand (through Oct 14, 2026). Where it comes from
Who gives: 47% of individual money from donors at $200 or less · 92% from Texas · largest committee giver FUTURE DEMOCRATS PAC, $1K
Backed by: Mothers Against Greg Abbott · Nurses For America · Texas Democrats With Disabilities and 10 more. As the campaign lists them

Their wordsWhat does Shook say they will do?

11 priorities from shookforcongress2026.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.

11 priorities · 11 quoted statements

- Implement planned step-by step transition to universal healthcare.
- Lower prescription drug prices by expanding Medicare price negotiation to all insurance plans.
- End direct-to-consumer drug advertising that drives up costs without improving health.
- Cap out-of-pocket medication costs and protect coverage for pre-existing conditions.
- Strengthen rural hospitals and protect emergency and trauma care access.
- Expand mental health services and crisis intervention, especially in rural communities.
- Bring front-line healthcare experience to Congress, decisions guided by patient outcomes, not lobbyists.
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- Reduce healthcare, energy, and education costs that squeeze working families.
- Support targeted tax relief for middle-class families, not giveaways to billionaires.
- Crack down on price-gouging and corporate practices that inflate everyday costs.
- Protect SNAP benefits and ensure families aren’t punished during economic hardship.
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- Bring federal funding and incentives home to North Texas for grid modernization, weatherization, and energy storage.
- Advocate for national reliability standards and research that help states plan for extreme weather and demand spikes.
- Ensure AI data centers and large server farms help pay for the grid upgrades they require and do not harm our communities and natural land.
- Partner with local leaders and emergency managers to secure grants, technical assistance, and backup power for critical infrastructure.
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- Shift school funding away from over-reliance on property taxes and toward smart state and federal investment.
- Protect public K-12 education and oppose efforts to drain funds into unaccountable voucher programs.
- Invest in workforce readiness, career training, and affordable higher education pathways.
- Support educators and school staff, not political culture wars in classrooms.
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- Invest in advanced training for local police and first responders, including de-escalation, crisis intervention, mental health response, and emergency medical care.
- Close loopholes that allow guns to be sold without background checks.
- Support red-flag laws to keep firearms away from those who pose an imminent danger.
- Expand access to mental health care as a core public safety strategy.
- Focus on evidence-based solutions that save lives, not political talking points.
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- Protect Social Security and Medicare from cuts or privatization.
- Oppose raising the retirement age.
- Strengthen long-term solvency by requiring the wealthiest Americans to pay their fair share.
- Honor the promise made to seniors who paid into the system their entire working lives.
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- Support equal pay for equal work and transparency in wages.
- Protect workers from retaliation for discussing pay or organizing.
- Ensure new technologies like AI don’t undermine worker rights or safety.
- Put people before corporate profit in economic policy-making.
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- Secure the border with smart, humane enforcement.
- Fix a broken immigration system with lawful pathways and due process.
- Support border communities and front-line personnel.
- Reject fear-based rhetoric that distracts from real solutions.
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- Support equal pay protections and workplace fairness.
- Protect LGBTQ+ Americans from discrimination in housing, employment, credit, and public accommodations.
- Defend voting rights while upholding election integrity and the rule of law.
- Reject divisive politics that target communities for political gain.
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- Oppose political theater and culture-war legislation that doesn’t solve real problems.
- Support ethics reforms and limits on insider influence in Congress.
- Put constituents first; not party bosses, donors, or cable news.
- Restore trust through transparency, competence, and service.
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- Stand for human rights and international humanitarian law.
- Support responsible U.S. leadership abroad that prioritizes diplomacy and civilian protection.
- Bring firsthand humanitarian experience to foreign policy decisions.
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MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised

$35.8K

$35,821

Spent

$30.2K

$30,195

Cash on hand

$5.6K

$5,603

FEC filings, Jul 1, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026 · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00918573

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

84¢ of every dollar raised has been spent across 7 reports ($30.2K of $35.8K). Cash on hand went from $2.7K on Sep 30, 2025 to $5.6K on Oct 14, 2026.

Raised, spent and cash on hand by FEC report
Report	Raised in the period	Spent in the period	Cash on hand at its close
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2025 through Sep 30, 2025	$2,696	$0	$2,696
YEAR-END 2025 through Dec 31, 2025	$7,947	$9,324	$754
PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through Feb 11, 2026	$97	$974	$466
APRIL QUARTERLY 2026 through Mar 31, 2026	$1,480	$857	$1,239
JULY QUARTERLY 2026 through Jun 30, 2026	$5,006	$3,467	$3,807
OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2026 through Sep 30, 2026	$14,834	$14,591	$2,515
PRE-GENERAL 2026 through Oct 14, 2026	$3,760	$981	$5,603

Each report’s own period, as filed with the FEC; a report filed again counts once, as its latest copy.

Where the money came from $35,821 reported receipts

Itemized (over $200)Donors who have given more than $200 this cycle, so the FEC itemizes (names) them.$18,82753%

Largest donors

Ranjit NairOne contribution on Nov 25, 2025 · PHYSICIAN · RANJIT NAIR · NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX$5,000
Steven KimOne contribution on Oct 20, 2025 · PHYSICIAN · STEVEN KIM · KELLER, TX$2,500
James McMeansOne contribution on Jul 24, 2026 · RETIRED · OAK POINT, TX$2,000
Ranjit NairOne contribution on Sep 18, 2025 · MEDICAL DOCTOR · LUNG&SLEEP CENTER OF NTX · WESTLAKE, TX$1,001
Ameen AhmedOne contribution on Aug 27, 2026 · MEDICAL DOCTOR · LCS · FORT WORTH, TX$1,000
Catherine LustgartenOne contribution on Aug 6, 2026 · NOT EMPLOYED · DENTON, TX$750
Debbie Kinney5 contributions, latest Sep 30, 2026 · RETIRED · FLOWER MOUND, TX$702
Grant AdamsonOne contribution on Jul 31, 2026 · NOT EMPLOYED · THE COLONY, TX$500
Alan ChandlerOne contribution on May 30, 2026 · NOT EMPLOYED · WOLFEBORO, NH$500
Aneela CharaniaOne contribution on Oct 9, 2026 · CONSULTING · SELF · SUGARLAND, TX$500
Joe DevasahayamOne contribution on Sep 6, 2025 · MEDICAL DOCTOR · LUNG&SLEEP CENTER OF NTX · SOUTHLAKE, TX$500
Sharla GoodmanOne contribution on Jul 22, 2026 · NOT EMPLOYED · LITTLE ROCK, AR$500

A donor who gave several times appears once. The 12 largest donors by total given are listed. In all, 32 itemized contributions were filed this cycle, totaling $18.8K.

Top donor states
Name		Amount
Texas home29 contributions · 92%		$17,327
Arkansas1 contribution · 2.7%		$500
Massachusetts1 contribution · 2.7%		$500
New Hampshire1 contribution · 2.7%		$500

Top donor states

Name

Amount

Texas home29 contributions · 92%

$17,327

Arkansas1 contribution · 2.7%

$500

Massachusetts1 contribution · 2.7%

$500

New Hampshire1 contribution · 2.7%

$500

Donors’ employers
Employer as filed		Amount
Ranjit Nair1 contribution · 27% of ranked		$5,000
RetiredWritten instead of an employer · 10 contributions · 19% of ranked		$3,552
Not employedWritten instead of an employer · 11 contributions · 16% of ranked		$3,074
Steven KIM1 contribution · 13% of ranked		$2,500
Lung&sleep Center Of NTX2 contributions · 8% of ranked		$1,501
LCS1 contribution · 5.3% of ranked		$1,000
Lung & Sleep Center Of N TX1 contribution · 2.7% of ranked		$500
Scholar Rock1 contribution · 2.7% of ranked		$500

Donors’ employers

Employer as filed

Amount

Ranjit Nair1 contribution · 27% of ranked

$5,000

RetiredWritten instead of an employer · 10 contributions · 19% of ranked

$3,552

Not employedWritten instead of an employer · 11 contributions · 16% of ranked

$3,074

Steven KIM1 contribution · 13% of ranked

$2,500

Lung&sleep Center Of NTX2 contributions · 8% of ranked

$1,501

LCS1 contribution · 5.3% of ranked

$1,000

Lung & Sleep Center Of N TX1 contribution · 2.7% of ranked

$500

Scholar Rock1 contribution · 2.7% of ranked

$500

Donors’ occupations
Occupation as filed		Amount
Physician3 contributions · 41% of ranked		$7,750
RetiredWritten instead of an occupation · 10 contributions · 19% of ranked		$3,552
Not employedWritten instead of an occupation · 11 contributions · 16% of ranked		$3,074
Medical Doctor4 contributions · 16% of ranked		$3,001
Consulting1 contribution · 2.7% of ranked		$500
Physician-scientist1 contribution · 2.7% of ranked		$500
Office Manager2 contributions · 2.4% of ranked		$450

Donors’ occupations

Occupation as filed

Amount

Physician3 contributions · 41% of ranked

$7,750

RetiredWritten instead of an occupation · 10 contributions · 19% of ranked

$3,552

Not employedWritten instead of an occupation · 11 contributions · 16% of ranked

$3,074

Medical Doctor4 contributions · 16% of ranked

$3,001

Consulting1 contribution · 2.7% of ranked

$500

Physician-scientist1 contribution · 2.7% of ranked

$500

Office Manager2 contributions · 2.4% of ranked

$450

Name		Amount
Shook for Congress5 payments · 31% of all spending		$9,324
Edwards and Patterson Signs1 payment · 14% of all spending		$4,128
Clash Graphics5 payments · 11% of all spending		$3,352
Vartian, Tilley2 payments · 8.1% of all spending		$2,433
The Blue Wave Sign Installing1 payment · 6.6% of all spending		$2,006
Campaign Revolution1 payment · 5% of all spending		$1,500
Bright Blue INK3 payments · 3.6% of all spending		$1,101
Printed Union LLC1 payment · 3.6% of all spending		$1,083

Steven Shook

SummaryAt a glance

Their wordsWhat does Shook say they will do?

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

Where the money came from $35,821 reported receipts

Largest donors

EndorsementsWho does Shook’s campaign say backs them?

Parties 2

Organizations 10

People 1

BallotWhen is Shook on the ballot?

AboutWhere does this page come from?

Earlier cycles

Federal records

Campaign pages read 1 page

Where the donors live $18,827 placed by state

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Top states

Donors’ employers as filed

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Outside spending $9,755 about Shook

What the payments were for $28,590 itemized

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Steven Shook

SummaryAt a glance

Their wordsWhat does Shook say they will do?

1Priority 1: Healthcare Affordability & Access 1 statement

2Priority 2: Lowering the Cost of Living 1 statement

3Priority 3: Energy & Grid Reliability 1 statement

4Priority 4: Education & Property Tax Relief 1 statement

5Priority 5: Public Safety & Gun Violence Prevention 1 statement

6Priority 6: Social Security & Retirement Security 1 statement

7Priority 7: Economic Fairness & Workers’ Rights 1 statement

8Priority 8: Immigration & Improved Border Policy 1 statement

9Priority 9: Civil Rights & Equal Protection 1 statement

10Priority 10: Government Accountability & Democracy 1 statement

11Priority 11: Foreign Policy & Humanitarian Values 1 statement

MoneyWho pays for the campaign, and where does it go?

Raised, spent and cash over time by FEC report

Where the money came from $35,821 reported receipts

Largest donors

EndorsementsWho does Shook’s campaign say backs them?

Parties 2

Organizations 10

People 1

BallotWhen is Shook on the ballot?

AboutWhere does this page come from?

Earlier cycles

Federal records

Campaign pages read 1 page

Where the donors live $18,827 placed by state

Home state and away

Top states

Donors’ employers as filed

Donors’ occupations as filed

Outside spending $9,755 about Shook

What the payments were for $28,590 itemized

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