U.S. House · Texas's 26th Congressional District

North Texas exurbs, including much of Denton County (Denton, Flower Mound, Lewisville).

General election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

RESULT · UNOFFICIAL UNTIL CERTIFIED

Brandon Gill, projected winner

Candidate	Votes	Share
Brandon Gill	183,084	54.5%
Steven Shook	148,400	44.2%
Phil Gray	4,314	1.3%

About 99% of the expected vote counted. As of November 9. Winners take office next year. Counts can change until states certify. NBC News ↗

Sources re-checked September 25, 2026 · How we research

Texas redrew its congressional district boundaries in August 2025 ahead of the 2026 elections, a mid-decade redistricting.[1]
In the March 3, 2026 primaries, Brandon Gill defeated Robert Chick 91.1% to 8.9% for the Republican nomination, and Steven Shook defeated Ernest Lineberger III 51.1% to 48.9% for the Democratic nomination. Phil Gray advanced as the Libertarian Party's nominee from its March 21, 2026 convention.[4]

On the November 3 ballot · 3 candidates

Brandon GillRINCUMBENTPROJECTED WINNERU.S. Representative (since 2025)Full profile →Steven ShookDFull profile →Phil GrayLIBFull profile →

Issue evidence — side by side

Recorded votes, documented positions and candidates’ own words are shown with sources. “In their own words” quotes a candidate on the topic without inferring a stance. Votes describe specific bills or motions; they do not establish overall support or opposition to a broad issue. A dash means our research has no evidence on that topic, not that the candidate has no position.

Protect legal access to abortion

Brandon Gill
Opposes[7]
His 2024 campaign website, as quoted by Ballotpedia, calls abortion something that needs to be abolished.
Steven Shook
—
Phil Gray
In their own words[5]
“I do not believe that it is the government’s place to decide this most painful of decisions. That decision is best left to the mother, and her doctor.”
On his campaign website, as quoted by Ballotpedia (2024 version)

Stricter gun laws

Brandon Gill
Opposes[7]
His 2024 campaign website, as quoted by Ballotpedia, says he will not give an inch on gun control.
Steven Shook
Supports[6]
Campaign policy page says he would close loopholes that allow gun sales without background checks and support red-flag laws.
Phil Gray
—

Expand immigration enforcement and deportations

Brandon Gill
Recorded votes[13][14][15][16]
Voted yes on Laken Riley Act (S. 5, 2025-01-22). Voted yes on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which funded expanded immigration enforcement, detention and border operations.
Steven Shook
—
Phil Gray
In their own words[5]
“For the undocumented, let them come out of the shadows, live and work freely. In exchange let them voluntary pay 10% of their earnings to our national debt fund.”
On his campaign website, as quoted by Ballotpedia (2024 version)

Raise taxes on high earners or corporations

Brandon Gill
Recorded votes[14][15][16]
Voted yes on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which made the 2017 individual tax rates, including the 37% top rate, permanent.
Steven Shook
—
Phil Gray
—

Expand public health coverage

Brandon Gill
Recorded votes[14][15][16][18]
Voted yes on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which reduced federal Medicaid spending and added Medicaid work requirements. Voted no on Breaking the Gridlock Act (H.R. 1834, 2026-01-08), which extended enhanced ACA premium subsidies.
Steven Shook
Supports[6]
Campaign policy page calls for a step-by-step transition to universal healthcare.
Phil Gray
—

Faster transition away from fossil fuels

Brandon Gill
Recorded votes[14][15][16]
Voted yes on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which phased out Inflation Reduction Act clean-energy tax credits.
Steven Shook
—
Phil Gray
—

Public funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)

Brandon Gill
—
Steven Shook
Opposes[6]
Campaign policy page says he opposes efforts to direct school funds to voucher programs.
Phil Gray
—

Broad tariffs on imported goods

Brandon Gill
Recorded votes[21]
Voted no on Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada (H.J. Res. 72, 2026-02-11), which disapproved the tariffs on Canadian imports.
Steven Shook
—
Phil Gray
—

Require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote

Brandon Gill
Recorded votes[17]
Voted yes on SAVE Act (H.R. 22, 2025-04-10).
Steven Shook
—
Phil Gray
—

Require Congress to approve U.S. military action abroad

Brandon Gill
Recorded votes[19][20]
Voted no on War Powers Resolution on Venezuela (H. Con. Res. 64, 2025-12-17), which would have directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Venezuela absent congressional authorization. Voted no on War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities (H. Con. Res. 86, 2026-06-03), which directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran absent congressional authorization.
Steven Shook
—
Phil Gray
—

Bar transgender women and girls from women's and girls' school sports

Brandon Gill
Supports[12]
Cosponsored H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (119th Congress), which would bar transgender girls and women from girls' and women's school sports programs that receive federal funds.
Steven Shook
—
Phil Gray
—

ISSUE	Brandon Gill R	Steven Shook D	Phil Gray LIB
Protect legal access to abortion	Opposes[7] His 2024 campaign website, as quoted by Ballotpedia, calls abortion something that needs to be abolished.	—	In their own words[5] “I do not believe that it is the government’s place to decide this most painful of decisions. That decision is best left to the mother, and her doctor.” On his campaign website, as quoted by Ballotpedia (2024 version)
Stricter gun laws	Opposes[7] His 2024 campaign website, as quoted by Ballotpedia, says he will not give an inch on gun control.	Supports[6] Campaign policy page says he would close loopholes that allow gun sales without background checks and support red-flag laws.	—
Expand immigration enforcement and deportations	Recorded votes[13][14][15][16] Voted yes on Laken Riley Act (S. 5, 2025-01-22). Voted yes on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which funded expanded immigration enforcement, detention and border operations.	—	In their own words[5] “For the undocumented, let them come out of the shadows, live and work freely. In exchange let them voluntary pay 10% of their earnings to our national debt fund.” On his campaign website, as quoted by Ballotpedia (2024 version)
Raise taxes on high earners or corporations	Recorded votes[14][15][16] Voted yes on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which made the 2017 individual tax rates, including the 37% top rate, permanent.	—	—
Expand public health coverage	Recorded votes[14][15][16][18] Voted yes on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which reduced federal Medicaid spending and added Medicaid work requirements. Voted no on Breaking the Gridlock Act (H.R. 1834, 2026-01-08), which extended enhanced ACA premium subsidies.	Supports[6] Campaign policy page calls for a step-by-step transition to universal healthcare.	—
Faster transition away from fossil fuels	Recorded votes[14][15][16] Voted yes on One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1, 2025-05-22; 2025-07-03), which phased out Inflation Reduction Act clean-energy tax credits.	—	—
Public funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)	—	Opposes[6] Campaign policy page says he opposes efforts to direct school funds to voucher programs.	—
Broad tariffs on imported goods	Recorded votes[21] Voted no on Resolution disapproving tariffs on Canada (H.J. Res. 72, 2026-02-11), which disapproved the tariffs on Canadian imports.	—	—
Require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote	Recorded votes[17] Voted yes on SAVE Act (H.R. 22, 2025-04-10).	—	—
Require Congress to approve U.S. military action abroad	Recorded votes[19][20] Voted no on War Powers Resolution on Venezuela (H. Con. Res. 64, 2025-12-17), which would have directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Venezuela absent congressional authorization. Voted no on War Powers Resolution directing removal of forces from Iran hostilities (H. Con. Res. 86, 2026-06-03), which directed the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities against Iran absent congressional authorization.	—	—
Bar transgender women and girls from women's and girls' school sports	Supports[12] Cosponsored H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (119th Congress), which would bar transgender girls and women from girls' and women's school sports programs that receive federal funds.	—	—

Research notes & limits

Gill's positions are limited to official committee assignments; no 2026 Candidate Connection survey or campaign-site statements were found for him at research time. Shook completed his Candidate Connection survey in 2025, before the 2026 cycle. Phil Gray has not completed a 2026 Candidate Connection survey; his positions are drawn from his campaign website as reproduced by Ballotpedia. Federal key votes and FEC totals for the incumbent are added separately by script. Little biographical information on Phil Gray exists beyond his Ballotpedia profile (career, affiliations and election history); no personal background, education or news profile was found.

Sources · 28

Researched 2026-09-25. Green citations are official government records.

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6.Policies & Issues · Steven Shook for Congress 2026 Candidate's own words
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11.H.R. 7296, the SAVE America Act (SAVE America Act) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
12.H.R. 28, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act (Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025) — sponsors and cosponsors · Congress.gov Official record
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14.Roll call: One Big Beautiful Bill Act — House passage · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2025-05-22 Official record
15.H.R. 1 (119th Congress) — One Big Beautiful Bill Act: text and summary · Congress.gov Official record
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18.Roll call: Breaking the Gridlock Act — ACA subsidy extension · Office of the Clerk, U.S. House · 2026-01-08 Official record
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