Biography
Adam Bauman is the Republican nominee challenging incumbent Veronica Escobar in Texas's 16th District. A U.S. Navy Special Warfare Combatant Crewman veteran who also served on the U.S. Border Patrol's tactical team, he lists his profession as business owner. His campaign website emphasizes lower property taxes, border security and veterans' issues.[1][2][3]
Bauman served in the U.S. Navy as a Special Warfare Combatant Crewman (SWCC), according to his campaign website and Ballotpedia.[2][3] He later worked with the U.S. Border Patrol as a member of its Border Patrol Tactical Team (BORTAC), which his campaign website describes as a career in the Border Patrol.[2][3] Ballotpedia lists his profession as business owner.[3]
Bauman advanced from the March 3, 2026 Republican primary to a runoff and won the May 26, 2026 runoff over Manuel Barraza to become the nominee.[1][3]
- 1.Texas' 16th Congressional District election, 2026 · Ballotpedia · 2026-09-25 Reference
- 2.Adam Bauman for Congress · Adam Bauman for Congress campaign website · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words
- 3.Adam Bauman · Ballotpedia · 2026-10-21 Reference
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.
