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Laura Jones

Democrat

Private citizen (real estate agent and small business owner)

Laura Jones is a Houston-born real estate agent and small business owner from San Jacinto County who has chaired the San Jacinto County Democrats34. This is her fourth run for District 8; she lost the 2022 and 2024 general elections to U.S. Rep. Morgan Luttrell3.

Where they stand

  • Healthcare: Government-run coverage for everyone (Medicare for All) Said · high confidence
    • Her campaign site calls for expanding and improving Medicare for All and cutting out insurance middlemen. (2026) source
    • Said in a published questionnaire that she absolutely supports Medicare for All. (2026-08-02) source
  • Minimum wage: Raise it higher and tie it to the cost of living Said · high confidence
    • Her campaign site says the federal minimum wage should be raised and tied to the cost of living. (2026) source
  • Income taxes: Raise taxes on the highest earners and corporations to pay for programs Said · medium confidence
    • Her campaign site calls for lowering taxes for the 99 percent by making billionaires and large corporations pay what they owe. (2026) source
    • Said she supports closing corporate loopholes and raising taxes on billionaires to pay for Medicare for All and safety net programs. (2026-08-02) source
  • Student loans: Cancel large amounts of debt and make public college tuition-free Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
    • Said she supports federal student debt cancellation and tuition-free public college. (2026-08-02) source
  • Aid to Israel: End it Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
    • Said she supports ending U.S. military aid to governments engaged in ongoing human rights abuses, including Israel and Egypt. (2026-08-02) source
  • Supreme Court reform: Add term limits and ethics rules, and expand the Court beyond nine seats Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
    • Said she supports both term limits for Supreme Court justices and expanding the Court. (2026-08-02) source
  • Energy and climate: An aggressive shift to clean energy with firm deadlines Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
    • Said yes when asked whether she supports a Green New Deal or similar large-scale federal climate plan, calling for bold federal climate investment. (2026-08-02) source
  • Immigration: Much more open immigration with less enforcement Said · low confidence
    • The Houston Chronicle editorial board reported that her platform includes abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (2026-02-14) source
  • Social Security: Expand benefits and fund it with higher taxes on the wealthy Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
    • Told Community Impact she will fight to protect and expand Social Security. (2026-01-22) source
  • Childcare and pre-K: Offer free pre-K to every 4-year-old, and expand childcare aid Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
    • Told Community Impact her priorities include funding education from pre-K through trade school. (2026-01-22) source
    • Said her platform includes free education from early childhood through trade school or community college. (2026-08-02) source

No public position found on: National debt, Safety net programs, Business regulation, Abortion, Guns, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Paid leave, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.

Record

  • Lost the 2022 and 2024 general elections for Texas' 8th Congressional District to Morgan Luttrell by more than 30 percentage points3.
  • Certified as the Democratic nominee for U.S. House District 8 on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot1.

Last reviewed 2026-09-27. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources

  1. 2026 November General Election Ballot Certification ReportTexas Secretary of State
  2. Laura Jones for U.S. Congress, Texas District 8Laura Jones campaign
  3. Laura Jones for Texas' 8th Congressional District in the Democratic primary (endorsement)Houston Chronicle Editorial Board
  4. Meet The Candidates: Laura Jones For Texas Congressional District 8Lone Star Left
  5. Q&A: Meet the Democratic primary candidates for US House District 8Community Impact