Shaun Finnie
D
Won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary unopposed
Shaun Finnie is a former investment banker running as the Democratic nominee for Texas's 2nd Congressional District.[1]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- OpposesBroad tariffs on imported goods
Says tariffs are a major driver of inflation and supports getting rid of them.[1]
“Tariffs are one of the most obvious drivers of inflation, costing the average American family $2,000–$3,000 a year. I believe in getting rid of harmful tariffs, raising the minimum wage, and lowering healthcare costs so working families have a real opportunity to achieve the American Dream.”
- SupportsRaise the minimum wage
Says he supports raising the minimum wage as part of improving affordability.[1]
“I believe in getting rid of harmful tariffs, raising the minimum wage, and lowering healthcare costs”
- SupportsExpand public health coverage
Supports expanding the Affordable Care Act and opposes Republican efforts to scale it back.[1]
“If we allow Republicans to keep chipping away at the ACA, healthcare will become unaffordable for millions of Americans. I will do everything I can to expand the ACA and make healthcare as accessible and affordable as possible for families across this country.”
In their words — priorities
Background
- Earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Saskatchewan, a law degree from the University of Western Ontario, and an MBA in finance and accounting from Northwestern University.[1]
- Worked as an oil and gas lawyer for three years, then spent roughly 30 years in investment banking focused on energy mergers and acquisitions.[1]
- Served on the Board of Trustees of The John Cooper School and founded an investment club for high school students in The Woodlands.[1]
Campaign money
Raised $2.7M · spent $1.3M · $1.5M cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗