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Steven Shook

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Won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary with 51.1% of the vote

Steven Shook is a nurse practitioner who has worked in North Texas healthcare for nearly two decades and won the Democratic primary to challenge Rep. Brandon Gill.[3]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsExpand public health coverage

    Says every American deserves affordable, reliable healthcare and that rural hospitals must be kept open.[3]

  • SupportsIncrease police funding and staffing

    Says he would strengthen public safety through community policing and support local law enforcement.[3]

In their words — priorities

  • In his Ballotpedia survey, listed his priorities as keeping rural hospitals open, lowering healthcare costs, supporting local businesses and job growth, strengthening public safety through community policing, and restoring accountability in Washington.[3]

Background

  • Born in Arlington, Texas; earned an associate degree from Tarrant County College (2009), a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University (2012), and a graduate degree from the University of Texas at Arlington (2018).[3]
  • Has worked as a nurse practitioner for nearly 20 years, caring for critically ill and injured patients in North Texas.[3]

Campaign money

Raised $17K · spent $15K · $3,807 cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Brandon Gill, Phil Gray · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 3.Steven Shook · Ballotpedia Reference