Greg Stoker

Greg Stoker is the Green Party nominee in Texas's 31st District, a former U.S. Army Ranger and podcast host who describes himself as an anti-war activist. He announced his campaign on January 15, 2026, and was placed on the ballot by the party's March 21, 2026 convention. He has not held elected office.[1][2]

Stoker served in the U.S. Army as a Ranger and was deployed to Afghanistan four times, according to Middle East Eye.[1] The San Antonio Current describes him as a combat veteran and activist who resides in Austin and co-hosts the podcast Colonial Outcasts.[3] He became known as an anti-war commentator and podcast host on social media, and in late September 2025 he joined the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza, where he was arrested when Israeli forces boarded the vessels, according to Middle East Eye.[1]

Stoker announced his bid for Texas's 31st District in an Instagram video on January 15, 2026, saying he would not accept money from political action committees or corporate donors.[1] He advanced as the Green Party nominee at its March 21, 2026 convention.[2]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21.