Realtor and Department of Defense instructor

Ben Mostyn is a Republican, a U.S. Army veteran, a Department of Defense instructor and a realtor who was also an actor and model¹. He earned a degree in intelligence studies from the University of Arizona and a master's in international security¹. He faces Democratic incumbent Philip Cortez on Nov. 3, 2026².

Where they stand 6 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

• Property taxesEliminate school property taxes and replace them with sales tax or state moneymedium

  Questionnaire answer · medium confidence

  • In the San Antonio Report 2026 voter guide he listed eliminating property taxes as a top priority and said state and local governments should cut spending to close the gap. (2026) source
• Policing and crimeTougher sentences, more police funding, and stricter bailmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site says he would end cashless bail in Texas, pass tough-on-crime legislation against street gangs and give police more tools and training. (2026) source
• Transgender athletesNo, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionsmedium

  Said · medium confidence

  • His campaign site says he supports protecting girls' sports and keeping men out of women's bathrooms. (2026) source
• School choiceYes, universal school choice for every familylow

  Said · low confidence

  • His campaign site says he believes in expanding school choice and his about page cites his strong belief in school choice and parents' full control of their children's education. (2026) source
  • In the San Antonio Report 2026 voter guide he said school choice is great for parents with options but fails the under-privileged, and that education savings accounts are an avenue that can lead to better outcomes if properly used. (2026) source
• ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadylow

  Said · low confidence

  • His campaign site calls for securing the border, funding surveillance technology to catch drug smugglers and designating drug cartels as terrorist organizations. (2026) source
• Business regulationCut red tape, but keep core safety and environmental ruleslow

  Said · low confidence

  • His campaign site says he would decrease agency regulations and paperwork and pass tort reform. (2026) source

No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Energy and climate, Texas power grid, AI data centers, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.