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Ronny Jackson

Republican · Incumbent

U.S. Representative, Texas District 13

Ronny Jackson has represented Texas's 13th Congressional District since 2021 and serves on the Armed Services, Agriculture, Foreign Affairs and Intelligence committees2. A physician, he served in the Navy for 25 years, led the White House Medical Unit, and was physician to Presidents Obama and Trump2. He won the March 3, 2026 Republican primary with 89.5% of the vote14.

Where they stand

  • Guns: Remove most restrictions; bearing arms is a right Said · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022. (2022-07-29) source
    • His campaign site says the Second Amendment right shall never be infringed and that he removed red flag law provisions from the defense authorization bill. (2026) source
    • Reintroduced the No User Fees for Gun Owners Act, which would bar state and local governments from requiring insurance, taxes or user fees as a condition of owning a firearm. (2025-02-04) source
  • Abortion: Illegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incest Said · low confidence
    • Voted against the Women's Health Protection Act, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability. (2021-09-24) source
    • Voted against the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability. (2022-07-15) source
    • His campaign site says every unborn child deserves protection and that he supports defunding Planned Parenthood. (2026) source
    • Introduced a House resolution supporting the Geneva Consensus Declaration, which states there is no international right to abortion. (2025-01-13) source
  • Immigration: Secure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steady Said · high confidence
    • Voted against the American Dream and Promise Act, which offered a path to citizenship for Dreamers. (2021-03-18) source
    • Voted against the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which offered legal status to long-time farmworkers. (2021-03-18) source
    • Voted for the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction, tightened asylum rules and required E-Verify. (2023-05-11) source
    • Voted for the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigration enforcement and border security through 2029. (2026-06-09) source
    • His House website says the border must be secured and existing immigration laws better enforced, and that he respects people who immigrate legally. (2025) source
    • His campaign site says strong immigration policies are needed to keep criminals, gang members, drug smugglers, traffickers and terrorists out of the country. (2026) source
  • Energy and climate: Maximize oil and gas; climate rules hurt the economy Said · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, which used tax credits and incentives to speed a shift to cleaner energy. (2022-08-12) source
    • Voted for the Lower Energy Costs Act, which expanded oil, gas and mineral production and sped up permits for energy projects. (2023-03-30) source
    • His House website says he supports legislation that protects the oil and gas industry and opposes policies that undermine the energy sector. (2025) source
    • His campaign site supports the president's executive order to unleash American energy and calls energy control essential to national security. (2026) source
  • Term limits: Yes, strict limits, such as three House terms and two Senate terms Said · high confidence
    • His campaign site says he signed the term limits pledge. (2026) source
    • U.S. Term Limits lists him as a signer of its pledge to cosponsor and vote for an amendment limiting House members to three terms and senators to two terms, and marks him as a cosponsor of the amendment in the 119th Congress. (2026-07) source
    • The pledge text commits signers to a limit of three two-year House terms and two six-year Senate terms. (2024) source
  • Aid to Israel: Keep full aid without new conditions Said · high confidence
    • Voted for the $26 billion Israel security supplemental with no new conditions on weapons use. (2024-04-20) source
    • Voted for the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would require delivery of weapons to Israel that the administration had paused. (2024-05-16) source
    • Said in a House floor speech that Congress must continue its support for U.S. aid to Israel and confront terrorists and their backers like Iran. (2021-05-20) source
    • Said any talk of withholding aid from Israel during the war with Hamas was despicable and immoral. (2023-11-29) source
  • Aid to Ukraine: No single answer fits; see the evidence below. Said · medium confidence
    • Voted against the $40 billion Ukraine aid package in May 2022. (2022-05-10) source
    • Voted against the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024. (2024-04-20) source
    • Voted against the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia. (2026-06-04) source
    • Said on Fox Business that he would vote no on the pending Ukraine aid bill and asked where the border security was. (2024-04-08) source
  • National debt: No single answer fits; see the evidence below. Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site says he is a member of the DOGE Caucus, has worked to stop federal funding for NPR and PBS, and supports reining in government spending. (2026) source
  • China policy: No single answer fits; see the evidence below. Official action · medium confidence
    • Reintroduced the FARM Act, which would add agriculture oversight to the federal review of foreign investments to limit influence by adversaries such as China in the U.S. farm sector. (2025-01-22) source
  • Redistricting: No single answer fits; see the evidence below. Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the For the People Act, which would require independent redistricting commissions. (2021-03-03) source
  • Campaign finance: No single answer fits; see the evidence below. Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the For the People Act, which created public matching funds for campaigns and stricter donor disclosure. (2021-03-03) source
  • Qualified immunity: No single answer fits; see the evidence below. Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would end qualified immunity for police officers. (2021-03-03) source
  • Safety net programs: Keep them, but add work requirements for able-bodied adults Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Build Back Better Act, which expanded aid for childcare, housing and paid family leave. (2021-11-19) source
    • Voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which added work requirements for able-bodied adults on Medicaid and expanded SNAP work requirements. (2025-07-03) source
  • Childcare and pre-K: No single answer fits; see the evidence below. Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Build Back Better Act, which funded free universal pre-K and expanded childcare aid. (2021-11-19) source
  • Paid leave: No single answer fits; see the evidence below. Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Build Back Better Act, which created a national paid family and medical leave program. (2021-11-19) source
  • Drug prices: No single answer fits; see the evidence below. Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap insulin costs at $35 a month. (2022-03-31) source
  • Marijuana: No single answer fits; see the evidence below. Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the MORE Act, which would legalize marijuana federally and clear past convictions. (2022-04-01) source
  • Income taxes: Cut taxes across the board, including for top earners and corporations Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, which set a 15% minimum tax on large corporations to help pay for energy and health programs. (2022-08-12) source
    • Voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the 2017 individual tax cuts permanent, including the 37% top rate, and extended business tax breaks. (2025-07-03) source
  • Transgender athletes: No, and Congress should set a biological sex rule nationwide Voted · high confidence
    • Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing girls' and women's school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2023-04-20) source
    • Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing girls' and women's school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2025-01-14) source
  • E-Verify mandate: Require it for all employers Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Secure the Border Act, which would require all employers to use E-Verify. (2023-05-11) source
  • Mandatory minimums: Add or lengthen them for serious crimes like fentanyl trafficking Voted · high confidence
    • Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I and applies mandatory minimum sentences to trafficking them. (2023-05-25) source
    • Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I and applies mandatory minimum sentences to trafficking them. (2025-06-12) source
  • Student loans: Cap borrowing, simplify repayment, and skip broad forgiveness Voted · high confidence
    • Voted to overturn the Biden administration's broad student loan debt cancellation. (2023-06-21) source
    • Voted to overturn the SAVE income-driven repayment plan, which lowered payments and sped up forgiveness. (2023-12-07) source
  • Healthcare: Private insurance with more competition and price transparency, keeping protections for pre-existing conditions Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, which expanded association health plans and required drug middleman (PBM) price transparency. (2025-12-17) source
    • Voted against restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years. (2026-01-08) source
  • Politicians trading stocks: No, ban it for members and their spouses Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Stop Insider Trading Act, which bars members of Congress, their spouses and dependents from buying new individual stocks. (2026-07-22) source

No public position found on: Social Security, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Judges, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, DEI programs, Religion in schools.

Record

  • Elected to the U.S. House from Texas's 13th District in November 20202.
  • Served as Physician to the President and, in January 2019, was appointed Chief Medical Advisor and Assistant to the President; he retired from the Navy as a rear admiral in December 20192.
  • A 2021 Defense Department inspector general report substantiated allegations of inappropriate and unprofessional conduct during his White House service; he called the investigation politically motivated, and in 2022 his retired rank was reduced to captain13.
  • In June 2025 the Secretary of the Navy restored his retired rank of rear admiral13.
  • Won the Republican primary for the 13th District on March 3, 2026, defeating Chasity Wedgeworth14.

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

Sources

  1. IssuesTeam Ronny (Ronny Jackson campaign)
  2. BiographyOffice of Rep. Ronny Jackson
  3. ImmigrationOffice of Rep. Ronny Jackson
  4. EnergyOffice of Rep. Ronny Jackson
  5. Rep. Jackson Introduces Pro-Life Resolution Promoting Women's Health and Strengthening the FamilyOffice of Rep. Ronny Jackson
  6. Rep. Jackson Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Gun Owners and Uphold the Second AmendmentOffice of Rep. Ronny Jackson
  7. Rep. Jackson Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Agricultural Industry from Foreign InterferenceOffice of Rep. Ronny Jackson
  8. Rep. Jackson: Congress MUST continue its support for IsraelOffice of Rep. Ronny Jackson
  9. Rep. Ronny Jackson Pans Dem Calls to Withhold Israel AidBreitbart News
  10. Rep. Ronny Jackson says he will vote 'no' on Ukraine aid billFox Business
  11. The U.S. Term Limits Pledge Signers, 119th CongressU.S. Term Limits
  12. U.S. Term Limits Amendment PledgeU.S. Term Limits
  13. Navy Demotion Reversed for GOP Congressman Who Government Watchdog Found Abused SubordinatesMilitary.com
  14. Mark Nair (election results for Texas District 13)Ballotpedia
  15. House roll call: Voted against the For the People Act, which would require independent redistrictOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  16. House roll call: Voted against the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would end qualifieOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  17. House roll call: Voted against the American Dream and Promise Act, which offered a path to citizeOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  18. House roll call: Voted against the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which offered legal status tOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  19. House roll call: Voted for the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction, tighOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  20. House roll call: Voted for the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigratiOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  21. House roll call: Voted against the Women's Health Protection Act, which would protect abortion acOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  22. House roll call: Voted against the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, which would protect aboOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  23. House roll call: Voted against the Build Back Better Act, which expanded aid for childcare, housiOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  24. House roll call: Voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which added work requirements for ableOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  25. House roll call: Voted against the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap insulin costs at $Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  26. House roll call: Voted against the MORE Act, which would legalize marijuana federally and clear pOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  27. House roll call: Voted against the $40 billion Ukraine aid package in May 2022.Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  28. House roll call: Voted against the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024.Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  29. House roll call: Voted against the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid to Ukraine anOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  30. House roll call: Voted against the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022.Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  31. House roll call: Voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, which set a 15% minimum tax on large Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  32. House roll call: Voted for the Lower Energy Costs Act, which expanded oil, gas and mineral producOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  33. House roll call: Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basingOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  34. House roll call: Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basingOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  35. House roll call: Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related sOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  36. House roll call: Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related sOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  37. House roll call: Voted to overturn the Biden administration's broad student loan debt cancellatioOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  38. House roll call: Voted to overturn the SAVE income-driven repayment plan, which lowered payments Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  39. House roll call: Voted for the $26 billion Israel security supplemental with no new conditions onOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  40. House roll call: Voted for the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would require deliveOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  41. House roll call: Voted for the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, which expanded aOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  42. House roll call: Voted against restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits forOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  43. House roll call: Voted for the Stop Insider Trading Act, which bars members of Congress, their spOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives