Wesley Hunt

Wesley Hunt

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U.S. Senate - TX

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Profile Snapshot

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Wesley Parish Hunt is an American politician and former U.S. Army officer serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 38th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he placed third in the Republican primary in the 2026 U.S. Senate election in Texas. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)

Office sought
U.S. Senate - TX
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Constitutional Government

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Freedom of Speech

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Religious Liberty

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Second Amendment

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Due Process

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Separation of Powers

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Limited Government

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Federalism / States' Rights

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Judicial Philosophy

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Protection of Individual Rights

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Life, Family & Human Dignity

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Sanctity of Life

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Marriage

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Gender & Biological Reality

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Parental Rights

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School Choice

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Child Protection

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Human Trafficking

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Adoption & Foster Care

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Family Stability

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Integrity & Public Leadership

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Promise Keeping

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Honesty

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Transparency

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Ethics

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Corruption Record

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Financial Accountability

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Abuse of Power

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Consistency

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Leadership Character

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National Security, Law & Elections

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Border Security

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Immigration Policy

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National Defense

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Veterans

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Law & Order

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Support for Law Enforcement

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Election Integrity

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Public Safety

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Foreign Policy

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Economic Stewardship

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Fiscal Responsibility

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Balanced Budget

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National Debt

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Tax Policy

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Inflation

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Government Spending

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Regulatory Reform

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Energy Independence

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Economic Growth

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Small Business

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Ratings & Endorsements

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  • Wesley Hunt is a candidate for U.S. Senate - TX
    profile identity· OpenFEC
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  • Raised $2,071,561.67 in the 2026 cycle
    campaign finance totals· OpenFEC· 2026-03-31source
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  • News coverage: Rep Wesley Hunt says Texas needs ‘more police’ as Dems push against law enforcement - Fox News
    news mention· Fox News· 2026-07-08source
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  • News coverage: Wesley Hunt backs Ken Paxton after Trump endorsement - El Paso Times
    news mention· El Paso Times· 2026-05-21source
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  • News coverage: Rep Wesley Hunt rejects Democrats’ 'Jim Crow' comparisons in fiery exchange - Fox Business
    news mention· Fox Business· 2026-05-21source
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  • News coverage: Wesley Hunt’s supporters may decide who wins Senate primary runoff in Texas - Spectrum News
    news mention· Spectrum News· 2026-04-23source
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  • News coverage: ‘He Torched His Career’: Republicans Blast Wesley Hunt After His Texas Senate Bid - News of the United States - NOTUS
    news mention· News of the United States - NOTUS· 2026-03-04source
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  • News coverage: Texas GOP Rep Wesley Hunt vows political comeback, does not yet endorse Cornyn or Paxton - Fox News
    news mention· Fox News· 2026-03-04source
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  • News coverage: Rep. Wesley Hunt Primary Night Concession Remarks - C-SPAN
    news mention· C-SPAN· 2026-03-03source
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  • News coverage: Rep. Wesley Hunt Campaigns for U.S. Senate in San Antonio, Texas - C-SPAN
    news mention· C-SPAN· 2026-02-28source
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  • News coverage: Cornyn, Paxton, Hunt battle for Texas GOP senate nominee - The Texas Tribune
    news mention· The Texas Tribune· 2026-02-28source
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  • News coverage: How Wesley Hunt of Texas Is Working in Plain Sight With Outside Groups - The New York Times
    news mention· The New York Times· 2026-02-28source
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  • News coverage: Wesley Hunt is facing attacks from better-known rivals Cornyn, Paxton in Texas' GOP Senate primary - AP News
    news mention· AP News· 2026-02-26source
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  • News coverage: Wesley Hunt points to Vance, Scott in defending missed votes - The Hill
    news mention· The Hill· 2026-02-26source
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  • News coverage: Hunt surge shakes up Texas Senate primary - Punchbowl News
    news mention· Punchbowl News· 2026-02-19source
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  • News coverage: Texas Senate candidates Jasmine Crockett, Wesley Hunt rally voters ahead of early voting for March 3 primaries - CBS News
    news mention· CBS News· 2026-02-17source
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  • News coverage: Wesley Hunt’s Senate ambitions: Facing off against Cornyn, Paxton in Texas primary race - The Baylor Lariat
    news mention· The Baylor Lariat· 2026-02-15source
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