Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Texas 17th Congressional District in 2026 Texas Primary Election.
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Get StartedAccess to comprehensive reproductive healthcare — including contraception, abortion, and related services — is essential for health, dignity, and equality. Policymakers must work to expand and protect these rights, not restrict them, so that all people can exercise control over their own reproductive decisions. Learn more
Women’s healthcare is between a woman and her doctor, period. Learn more
Champion fair prices and direct-to-consumer sales through farmers’ markets and local food hubs, helping farmers keep more of their earnings. Learn more
Expand support for minority and young farmers by providing grants, technical assistance, and improved access to land. Learn more
Enforce environmental protections against polluters along the Brazos River and other waterways. Learn more
Ensure environmental justice by prioritizing cleanup and prevention in communities most affected by pollution. Learn more
Fund regenerative agriculture practices that restore soil health, conserve water, and increase climate resilience. Learn more
Promote sustainable farming education and incentives to help farmers transition to practices that reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more
By ending reckless military adventurism and investing in real security through diplomacy, strong alliances, and smart, lawful use of American power, Mitchell will put people — not special interests — first. Learn more
J. Gordon Mitchell will fight to restore and expand the programs and partnerships that save lives and strengthen freedom worldwide. Learn more
Banning bump stocks, high-capacity magazines, and suppressors—military-style accessories that have no place in our communities and are designed to inflict maximum harm in mass shooting events. Learn more
Raising the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic firearms, ensuring only responsible adults have access to the most dangerous weapons. Learn more
Implementing red flag laws that empower families and law enforcement to temporarily remove firearms from individuals who pose a threat to themselves or others, while protecting due process. Learn more
Universal background checks for all gun sales, closing loopholes that allow people to buy firearms online or at gun shows without proper screening. Learn more
Increase mental health services by funding crisis intervention teams and school-based counselors. Learn more
Reopen and support rural hospitals through targeted rural health funding and Medicaid expansion, which will keep hospitals open and fully staffed. Learn more
Support mobile health clinics to reach isolated communities and provide preventative care. Learn more
Expand telehealth services by securing federal grants for broadband infrastructure and supporting providers who offer virtual care. Learn more
Promote affordable housing development through federal grants and public-private partnerships. Learn more
Support inclusionary zoning policies that require new developments to include affordable units. Learn more
Protect renters’ rights and prevent unjust evictions. Learn more
ICE must be held accountable for violating laws, including the constitutional rights of American citizens and detainees. The right to habeas corpus is guaranteed by the Constitution, as is protection from warrantless searches and seizures—including unlawful entry into homes or businesses. Learn more
Champion a path to citizenship for immigrants who have abided by the law, contributed to our economy, and built their lives here. Learn more
End family separation and abusive border practices, ensuring that children are never used as bargaining chips and that asylum seekers are treated with dignity. Learn more
America’s strength comes from our diversity, our compassion, and our commitment to justice. Our immigration system should reflect these values—not fear, cruelty, or political gamesmanship. We need fair, functional immigration reform that recognizes the dignity of every person, strengthens our communities, and upholds the Constitution. Learn more
Invest in modern water infrastructure to replace lead pipes and prevent contamination. Learn more
Expand rural broadband access so every home, school, and business can connect. Learn more
Fight for federal and state investments to expand high-speed broadband infrastructure to every rural home, school, and business in TX-17. Learn more
Secure federal investment to repair and upgrade roads, bridges, and water systems. Learn more
Develop regional public transit options linking Waco, Bryan-College Station, and surrounding towns, making jobs and education more accessible. Learn more
Protect FEMA and reverse disastrous funding cuts led by Pete Sessions and the DOGE Caucus. Learn more
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