Wages
Supports increasing the minimum wage and tying it to local living costs.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
LAURA JONES
Candidate for U.S. House · Texas · District 8
THE PERSON
Background
Laura Jones is a lifelong Texan and small-business owner running for Texas’ 8th Congressional District.
Roots
- Career: Small-business owner
Background sources checked October 28, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Healthcare
Supports Medicare for All and government negotiation of prescription and medical prices.
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Supports lower taxes for most households and higher contributions from billionaires and large corporations.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Public investment
Supports investment in affordable housing, public schools and infrastructure.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 8 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
Texas Secretary of State · Certified general election ballot ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.