Shaun Finnie
Candidate for Texas 2nd Congressional District · Democrat
On the 2026 ballotCandidate · Texas 2nd Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Texas Secretary of State — 2026 November General Election candidate list (Candidate Bio Portal, status 'Candidate in the General Election'; certified 2026-08-28): U. S. REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 2 · read Sep 24, 2026
Running for Texas 2nd Congressional District, Nov 3 General. The race page has 1 other candidate, 3 certified results. See the race
The District
What Texas 2nd Congressional District covers
Covers parts of Montgomery County and Harris County.
164 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: enacted plan "PLANC2333 (Texas congressional plan, 2025)" (H.B. 4, 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025); signed by Gov. Abbott Aug 29, 2025); 2026 status: In effect for the 2026 elections: a three-judge district court's preliminary injunction (Nov 18, 2025) was stayed by the U.S. Supreme Court on Dec 4, 2025; used for the Mar 3, 2026 primary. Official file https://data.capitol.texas.gov/dataset/planc2333 · Precinct lines: no contest override (the 2020-2024 House contests were on the prior lines); no-electorate fill where 2020 census blocks hold 0 people; no-electorate fill where 2020 census blocks hold 0 people
Key Votes
The record
No public voting record
Holds no elected public office. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · GOTV Intel review of official candidate lists
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 24
- Raised
- $2,729,677cycle to date through Jun 30
- Cash on Hand
- $1,469,201cycle to date through Jun 30
- Spent
- $1,261,887cycle to date through Jun 30
- Debts Owed
- $1,961,000cycle to date through Jun 30
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jun 30, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- Canal Partners Media$328,050.00
- Steele Political Consulting Llc$108,945.92
- Foundation Blue Media$73,498.55
- 1788Media Llc$57,381.24
- Barrow Preston Strategies$54,500.00
Campaign finance · Shaun Finnie For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance · Shaun Finnie For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $2,729,676.76 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $1,261,886.50 · cash on hand $1,469,200.64 · debts owed by the committee $1,961,000.00 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $764,947.65 (28%); PACs and other political committees $1,000.00 (0%); Candidate loans $1,961,000.00 (72%); Other receipts (refunds, offsets, other) $2,729.11 (0%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): media and advertising $328,050.00; general consulting $193,076.50; fundraising $108,945.92; polling $91,210.69; compliance and treasurer $44,000.00; digital $42,487.01.
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Shaun
Advertising summary · for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign on Google $2,400–$2,900 (ad ranges); outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.
Mar 20, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads · Shaun Finnie for Congress (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (Shaun Finnie for Congress). 5 ads since Nov 2024; $2,400–$2,900 (Google creative spend ranges).
Mar 20, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Independent Expenditures
FEC independent expenditures on file: $0 supporting, $22,500 opposing, across 1 reports.
AMERICAN JOBS AND GROWTH PACOpposing · $22,500
1 report, newest Sep 29, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“We need to keep taxes low for middle class families, raise the minimum wage, close tax loopholes for the ultra-wealthy, and cut the deficit and debt. Congress lacks the courage to confront these growing problems. It's our only hope to ensure a prosperous future for our children and grandchildren.”
“Robust constituent services. I will have offices throughout the district, in-person and virtual townhalls, pop-up offices and services, while partnering with local groups and institutions throughout the district. I will listen to my constituents and I will be responsive. I am very bipartisan and will represent everyone in this district.”
“Our growing national debt. This will shatter our children's future as our budgets are consumed by interest payments and the inevitable result will be massive cuts to essential programs and services. If we do not tackle our debt problem, the American Dream won't exist for the next generation.”
“As a father, a businessman, and a taxpayer, I understand the frustrations that families are facing - a national debt growing out of control, and the cost of living becoming unaffordable. My priorities are: never spend more than we can afford, and ensure everyone has an opportunity to support their families.”
“Every Texan deserves a responsible government that supports growth, not impairs our success. As a father, a businessman, and a taxpayer, I understand the frustrations that our families are facing - a national debt growing out of control, the cost of living becoming unaffordable, and Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid being put on the chopping block. Once elected, I'll apply the same lessons I've learned throughout my business career to government - never spend more than what we can afford, ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to support their families and succeed, and never jeopardize essential benefits that matter most. That means protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid benefits for all middle-class Americans.”
In the News
Press coverage
- Interview with Shaun FinnieSep 15, 2026 · Press · Off the Kuff
- Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for Congressional District 2Aug 31, 2026 · Press · Community Impact
- Happy Hour 273: CD 2 Democratic Nominee Shaun FinnieApr 17, 2026 · Press · Progress Texas Podcasts
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
Campaign website capture
Campaign website https://shaunfinnieforcongress.com/ captured 2026-09-24T19:26:19Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourceCampaign website: https://shaunfinnieforcongress.com/
Source: shaunfinnieforcongress.com
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. House, Texas 2nd District · November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "SHAUN FINNIE" (DEM) on the Texas Secretary of State (Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election) certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of 2026-08-28). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Texas Secretary of State (Ballot Certification Report, 2026 November General Election) · sourceU.S. Representative · TX-02
Democrat · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 4, 2026 · Official · Texas Secretary of State
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_jdvz06dbb.
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