Election
BY WESLEY GARDNER
KEY: *Incumbent U.S. House District 2, Republican primary
Steve Toth Occupation & experience: small-business owner, state representative,
N. Lee Plumb Occupation & experience:
Martin Etwop Occupation & experience: constitutional attorney, nonprofit org board member, public interest
Dan Crenshaw* Occupation & experience: former Navy SEAL and congressman www.crenshawfor congress.com
principal manager at Amazon (head of AI Enablement for Global Compensation) www.nleeplumb.com
previously endorsed by President Trump www.stevetothforcongress.com
litigator, former Tesla employee, small business owner www.martinetwop.com
What would your top priorities be if elected?
President Trump has done a great job securing our border and putting America First. Now, we must codify those changes into law so a future administration cannot easily reverse them. Additionally, we should ban stock trading for members of Congress. They should not get rich off privileged information.
My top priority is protecting the American middle class. I will introduce legislation to reclaim our labor market by restoring accountability to visa programs, strengthening data and IP protections, and slowing job offshoring and AI-driven displacement.
Secure the border, restore fiscal responsibility and cut national debt; defend religious liberty and Second Amendment rights; reclaim Congress’s constitutional authority from the executive branch; and defend and protect the unborn.
My top priorities remain defeating the drug cartels at our southern border, leading the world with U.S. energy dominance, investing in critical flood mitigation projects for TX-2 and supporting President Trump’s policy agenda.
How do you plan to involve residents in the decision-making process?
Government should work for the people, which is why we made constituent services our top priority during my tenure in the State House. My personal cellphone number is on everything because I want to be accessible to the people I serve. In Congress, I’ll continue prioritizing what matters most—you.
I will remain accessible, transparent and rooted in the district. I do not plan to relocate to Washington and will prioritize regular communication, feedback and community engagement to ensure constituents have a direct voice in my decisions.
Hold regular town halls across the district, maintain an open constituent services office and use surveys and direct feedback to inform votes. I will listen first, then lead with principle.
Good representation starts with accessibility. I hold regular town halls and community meetings. I maintain district offices in Kingwood and The Woodlands with regular office hours. Our district team also provides responsive casework and is deeply embedded in the community, attending local events and meetings when I’m voting in Congress.
With district boundaries and representation changing, how will you ensure your constituents have the resources they need?
Simple—by continuing the work we’ve already started. The entirety of my State House district is in Congressional District 2, and I have lived here for 28 years. I know this community, and by partnering with other elected officials, we will ensure [each] resident has all the help they need.
District 2 is large and diverse, with varying needs across communities. I will stay actively connected throughout the district, rely on data-driven analysis and avoid assumptions, legislating based on facts, not emotions.
Though boundaries have shifted slightly, our core issues remain the same. I will fight hard for our fair share of federal infrastructure funding, advocate for less bureaucracy and fewer bottlenecks for businesses, push for lower taxes and deliver strong casework with fierce advocacy for TX-02 in Washington.
Redistricting did not significantly change the district, and many areas were previously part of CD-2. I already have strong relationships across these communities. With an experienced district staff and established constituent services, we are fully prepared to serve every resident seamlessly from day one.
What are the biggest challenges facing this district?
Congressional District 2 needs a representative who will fight with President Trump to put America First. ... We need someone who will be present to coordinate with other offices to address issues like flood risks ...
The greatest challenge is the rapid transformation of Texas itself. I will work to restore the value of citizenship, ensure government serves Americans first, resist unchecked globalism and protect our communities so families and children can thrive at home.
Flooding and infrastructure gaps, open borders driving crime and resource strain, crushing national debt, federal overreach eroding freedoms and representatives failing to consult constituents or represent our values.
The district’s biggest challenges are flood mitigation, public safety and eco- nomic growth. I will continue securing federal funding to protect families from flooding while advancing energy dom- inance, pro-growth policies and fiscal responsibility so Texans can afford to live, work, and raise a family here.
Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. For more election coverage, go to www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide.
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