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Adam Bauman

R

Won the May 26, 2026 Republican primary runoff over Manuel Barraza.

Adam Bauman is the Republican nominee challenging Escobar. He is a U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combatant Crewman veteran who also served in the U.S. Border Patrol's BORTAC tactical team, campaigning on lower property taxes, border security, and veterans' issues.[3][4]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations

    Says a secure border is essential to prevent criminals and narcotics from crossing into El Paso, and supports the Customs and Border Protection mission.[4]

In their words — priorities

  • Lowering El Paso property taxes, which he says are among the highest in Texas.[4]
  • Supporting Customs and Border Protection's mission to secure the border.[4]
  • Expanding care and benefits for military veterans.[4]

Background

  • Served as a U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combatant Crewman (Navy SWCC).[4]
  • Served in the U.S. Border Patrol as part of the Border Patrol Tactical Team (BORTAC).[4]
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Also on the ballot for this seat: Veronica Escobar · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 3.Texas' 16th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
  2. 4.Adam Bauman for Congress · Adam Bauman for Congress campaign website · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words