Justin Early
D
Won the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary with 57.6% of the vote
Justin Early is a U.S. Army veteran and cybersecurity professional who won the Democratic primary to challenge Rep. John Carter.[2]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsExpand public health coverage
Says he would reverse VA funding cuts and clear claims and care backlogs so veterans are not made to wait for benefits.[4]
- SupportsRaise taxes on high earners or corporations
Says he would work to shift the tax burden off working families, saying people should not pay a higher share than the wealthiest.[4]
In their words — priorities
- His campaign website lists veterans' healthcare funding, clearing VA claims backlogs, and workplace protections such as paid family and sick leave among his priorities.[4]
Background
- Graduated from Leander High School in 1998; served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper and later worked as a LAN systems administrator at the Defense Intelligence Agency; his career includes work in cybersecurity.[2]
- Has served as a Democratic precinct chair in Tarrant County and as a presidential delegate in 2008.[2]
Campaign money
Raised $124K · spent $106K · $17K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗