Mark Nair
D
Won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary unopposed
Mark Nair is the Democratic nominee challenging incumbent Ronny Jackson in Texas's 13th District. A former Amarillo City Councilman, inventor, entrepreneur and educator who has lived in Amarillo for more than 30 years, he is campaigning on healthcare reform, government accountability and education.[4]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsExpand public health coverage
Says he will work on a national health care plan to separate health coverage from employment.[4]
“I will work on a national health care plan to fix these problems. Separating health care from jobs will create boundless opportunities for people.”
- SupportsRaise taxes on high earners or corporations
Says he will work to remove the effects of corporate and dark money from elections and politics.[4]
In their words — priorities
- Separate healthcare from employment through a national health care plan, saying the current system makes healthcare about insurance rather than health.[4]
- Government accountability: remove corporate and dark money from politics, ban congressional stock trading, and impose term limits on elected officials.[4]
- Education and economic opportunity, including opposition to dismantling the Department of Education and support for a national jobs program.[4]
Background
Campaign money
Raised $102K · spent $88K · $14K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗