Taxes
Supports abolishing the federal income tax and IRS alongside substantial spending cuts.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
TED BROWN
Candidate for U.S. Senate · Texas
THE PERSON
Background
Ted Brown is a retired independent insurance adjuster living in Austin. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, he graduated from UCLA in 1984 and has been active in the Libertarian Party since 1979. He previously chaired the California party and served on the Libertarian National Committee.
Roots
- Birthplace: Steubenville, Ohio
- Home: Austin, Texas
- Career: Independent insurance adjuster; Libertarian Party organizer
Education
- University of California, Los Angeles · B.A., political science, 1984
Background sources checked October 26, 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.
Immigration
Supports abolishing ICE and an entry system allowing immigrants to work after criminal-record and health checks.
Source checked October 26, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Foreign policy
Supports bringing troops home, withdrawing from NATO and ending foreign aid.
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Opposes government digital-ID requirements, internet age verification and public surveillance cameras.
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Opposes red-flag laws and supports repealing gun-control laws.
Source checked October 26, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Criminal justice
Supports ending civil asset forfeiture, mandatory minimum sentences and drug prohibition.
Source checked October 26, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. Senate · 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.