Steve Toth
State Representative, Texas House District 15 · Candidate for Texas 2nd Congressional District · Republican
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
Current office: Texas State Representative, District 15 · votes/acts not compiled
Office per official source. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Official source · source
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
- $824,450cycle to date through Jun 30
- Cash on Hand
- $152,935cycle to date through Jun 30
- Spent
- $671,515cycle to date through Jun 30
- Debts Owed
- $0cycle 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.
- Caz Consulting$160,472.35
- Red Horse Advisors Llc$73,308.00
- Ax Media$52,000.00
- Axiom Strategies$32,670.48
- Texas Patriots Pac$29,000.00
Campaign finance · Toth For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Jun 30, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance · Toth For Congress: July Quarterly 2026, through Jun 30, 2026
Raised $824,450.00 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $671,514.75 · cash on hand $152,935.25 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Jun 30, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $713,027.92 (86%); PACs and other political committees $67,800.00 (8%); Candidate loans $13,000.00 (2%); Transfers from authorized committees $29,275.42 (4%); Other receipts (refunds, offsets, other) $1,346.66 (0%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): other $170,563.88; media and advertising $102,513.17; direct mail $88,869.41; general consulting $71,279.23; polling $52,246.50; staff, contractors and reimbursements $39,998.44.
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 Steve
Advertising summary · for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign on Google $8,000–$9,000 (ad ranges); outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $377. 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.
Feb 2, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads · TOTH FOR CONGRESS (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (TOTH FOR CONGRESS). 1 ads since Nov 2024; $8,000–$9,000 (Google creative spend ranges).
Feb 2, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Independent Expenditures
FEC independent expenditures on file: $379 supporting, $0 opposing, across 9 reports.
SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUNDSupporting · $375
5 reports, newest Aug 25, 2026 · Federal Election Commission — electronic filing · newest filing
FREEDOM CAUCUS FUNDSupporting · $4
4 reports, newest Aug 26, 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
“Congress must permanently secure our Southern Border through legislation and prioritize American graduates and workers over the H1-B foreign laborers. Additionally, we must cut red tape and ease regulatory burdens so Texans can afford homes, build businesses, and raise their families here.”
“As a small business owner, I've lived the burden of overregulation firsthand. Texas needs to cut the red tape that drives up housing costs and strangles entrepreneurs, so families can afford homes and small businesses like mine can thrive. Government should get out of the way, not stand in it.”
“I've represented much of this community for years in the Texas House, so I know these neighborhoods and their needs firsthand. My office prioritizes accessibility – my personal cell number is listed above – and I've already begun working with local officials to ensure every resident in Congressional District 2 is served.”
“Continued illegal immigration and the strain it puts on our resources, schools, and public safety remains our greatest challenge. We must secure the border permanently, not just for four years, and ensure Texas' explosive growth doesn't outpace our infrastructure, water supply, and community resources.”
“I'm running so my grandchildren can pursue the American Dream we grew up with. In the Texas House, I built a reputation of delivering results, including securing billions for border security and passing legislation that mandates dyslexic students have a pathway to reading. Now I'll take that fight to Congress.”
In the News
Press coverage
- Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for Congressional District 2Aug 31, 2026 · Press · Community Impact
- Ted Cruz endorses Texas state Rep. Steve Toth in GOP primary challenge to Dan CrenshawFeb 26, 2026 · Press · Democratic Accent
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
- Official Websitehouse.texas.gov/members/2825Official
Campaign website capture
Campaign website https://stevetothforcongress.com/ captured 2026-09-24T19:26:18Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourceCampaign website: https://stevetothforcongress.com/
Source: stevetothforcongress.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 "STEVE TOTH" (REP) 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
Republican · 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_5cbpxzx66.
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