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Shaun Finnie

Democrat

Private citizen

Shaun Finnie is a Democrat from The Woodlands who was unopposed in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary for Texas's 2nd Congressional District2. He worked as an oil and gas lawyer for three years and then spent about 30 years in investment banking focused on energy mergers and acquisitions1. He has served on the board of trustees of The John Cooper School and founded an investment club for high school students1.

Where they stand 7 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • HealthcareAdd a government plan anyone can buy into (a public option)medium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Told Ballotpedia he will do everything he can to expand the Affordable Care Act. (2026) source
    • In an interview reported in August 2026, he said he supports restoring enhanced ACA assistance and creating a public insurance option to compete with private insurers. (2026-08) source
  • ImmigrationTighter border security plus a path to legal status for long-time residentsmedium
    Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
    • Told Ballotpedia he supports securing the border and enforcing immigration laws, deporting people here illegally who commit serious crimes, and an earned path to citizenship for long-time residents who obeyed the law and paid taxes. (2026) source
  • Childcare and pre-KOffer free pre-K to every 4-year-old, and expand childcare aidmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • In an interview reported in August 2026, he said he supports universal prekindergarten and affordable childcare. (2026-08) source
  • Trade and tariffsFree trade with minimal tariffs across the boardlow
    Questionnaire answer · low confidence
    • Told Ballotpedia that tariffs are a leading driver of inflation and that he believes in getting rid of harmful tariffs. (2026) source
    • His campaign site lists removing tariffs, which it calls a consumption tax, as a priority. (2026) source
  • AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)low
    Said · low confidence
    • His campaign website lists ensuring that women have the right to make their own healthcare decisions as a priority. (2026) source
    • At a July 2026 Kingwood Area Democrats gathering, as described in an article reposted by his campaign, he presented reproductive freedom as one of his focus issues. (2026-07) source
  • Minimum wageNo single answer fitsmedium
    Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
    • Told Ballotpedia he believes in raising the minimum wage. (2026) source
  • Social SecurityNo single answer fitsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign site lists protecting the Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid benefits of middle-class Americans from any cuts as a priority. (2026) source
    • Said in a campaign video, as described in a news article his campaign reposted in May 2026, that in Congress he would fight to protect Social Security and Medicare. (2026-05) source

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

Record

  • Became the Democratic nominee for Texas's 2nd Congressional District after winning an uncontested March 3, 2026 primary2.
  • Faces State Rep. Steve Toth, who defeated incumbent Dan Crenshaw in the Republican primary, on the November 3, 2026 ballot25.

Who funds this campaign

Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

$2,729,677raised
$1,260,476spent
$1,469,201cash on hand

Where the money came from

  • People who gaveincluding $58,184 in gifts under $200$764,948
  • PACs and other political committees$1,000
  • The candidate's own money and loans$1,961,000

Largest contributions from PACs and parties

As named in the filings, net of any refunds. Joint fundraising transfers are counted in the totals above.

  1. INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$1,000

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 (6)

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  1. Meet ShaunShaun Finnie for Congress
  2. Shaun Finnie (includes 2026 Candidate Connection survey and campaign website excerpt)Ballotpedia
  3. 'Workhorse, not a show horse': Texas Democrat vies for Dan Crenshaw seatShaun Finnie for Congress (reposted news article; original outlet not named on the page)
  4. Shaun Finnie Makes the Middle Class His Mission in Texas Congressional District 2Politics Done Right
  5. Texas' 2nd Congressional District election, 2026Ballotpedia
  6. Shaun Finnie Offers TX-02 An Off-Ramp From Steve Toth's MAGA ExtremismPolitics Done Right (reposted by the campaign)