Jessica Hart Steinmann
RepublicanPrivate citizen (attorney)
Jessica Hart Steinmann is an attorney who served as executive general counsel at the America First Policy Institute and directed the U.S. Justice Department's Office for Victims of Crime during President Trump's first term24. She earlier worked for U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary with nearly 70 percent of the vote25.
Where they stand 12 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
GunsKeep current laws and enforce what is already on the booksmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- Wrote in a candidate questionnaire that public safety is best served by enforcing existing laws and prosecuting violent offenders, not by imposing new restrictions on responsible gun owners. (2026) source
Transgender athletesNo, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed optionsmedium
Said · medium confidenceEnergy and climateMaximize oil and gas; climate rules hurt the economymedium
Said · medium confidence- Her campaign site says Washington must end crippling restrictions and unleash American energy to make the U.S. the dominant energy producer. (2026) source
- Wrote in a candidate questionnaire that the most reliable way to meet growing electricity demand is unleashing American energy, especially oil and natural gas. (2026) source
AI regulationKeep rules minimal so AI companies can innovate freelymedium
Said · medium confidence- Her campaign site says the U.S. must cut the burdensome regulations that slow innovation so it can lead China in artificial intelligence. (2026) source
AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow
Questionnaire answer · low confidence- Strongly agreed in a candidate questionnaire that human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death, writing that laws should protect the unborn. (2026) source
HealthcareNo single answer fitsmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- Chose keeping Medicare and Medicaid, with reforms, while opposing government-run health care in favor of private coverage with more competition and choice. (2026) source
Foreign policyNo single answer fitsmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- Chose the questionnaire answer that the U.S. has become too involved in other nations' policies, writing that foreign policy should focus on defending the U.S. and engaging abroad only when U.S. security is directly at stake, with limited cases where supporting allies serves U.S. interests. (2026) source
Aid to IsraelNo single answer fitsmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- Wrote in a candidate questionnaire that the relationship with Israel is vital to U.S. national security and that Israel is America's strongest ally in the Middle East. (2026) source
National debtNo single answer fitsmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- Strongly agreed that the government should cut spending to reduce the debt and listed passing a balanced budget and eliminating the Department of Education among her priorities. (2026) source
Income taxesNo single answer fitsmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- Strongly disagreed in a candidate questionnaire that people who can afford to pay more taxes should do so to provide relief for working families. (2026) source
ImmigrationNo single answer fitsmedium
Said · medium confidence- Her campaign site pledges to finish the border wall, end catch-and-release and restore law and order at the southern border. (2026) source
- Wrote in a candidate questionnaire that the U.S. should allow legal immigration through secure, orderly processes and stop entry from countries sending violence into the U.S. (2026) source
DEI programsNo single answer fitsmedium
Said · medium confidence- Her campaign site says she led investigations into higher education's DEI practices. (2026) source
No public position found on: Social Security, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Trade and tariffs, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Religion in schools, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.
Record
- Directed the Office for Victims of Crime at the U.S. Department of Justice from 2018 to 20214.
- Won the Republican primary for U.S. House District 8 on March 3, 2026, with nearly 70 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results5.
- Certified as the Republican nominee for U.S. House District 8 on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot1.
Who funds this campaign
Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
Where the money came from
- People who gaveincluding $65,062 in gifts under $200$795,137
- PACs and other political committees$297,050
- The candidate's own money and loans$650,000
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other campaign committees$321,846
Largest contributions from PACs and parties
As named in the filings, net of any refunds. Joint fundraising transfers are counted in the totals above.
- VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$10,000
- ELECTING MAJORITY MAKING EFFECTIVE REPUBLICANS PACPAC$10,000
- BUCKEYE LIBERTY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$10,000
- CENTERPOINT ENERGY INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$10,000
- PHILLIPS 66 PACPAC$10,000
- AMERICAN REVIVAL PACPAC$10,000
- VALUE IN ELECTING WOMEN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$10,000
- KOCH INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (KOCHPAC)PAC$7,500
- JUSTICE FREEDOM & LIBERTY PACPAC$7,000
- JIM JORDAN FOR CONGRESSCandidate committee$6,000
Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 5, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.
Last reviewed 2026-10-19. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (5)
Every claim on this page links to one of these
- 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification ReportTexas Secretary of State
- AboutJessica Steinmann for Congress
- IssuesJessica Steinmann for Congress
- Voter Guide Profile: Jessica Hart Steinmann (2026 Republican primary questionnaire)iVoterGuide
- Former DOJ Official Jessica Steinmann Wins GOP Primary for Open Congressional Seat Near HoustonThe Texan