Ted Brown
Libertarian candidate for U.S. Senator, Texas · Open seat
Independent insurance adjuster
Vice chair of the Libertarian Party of Travis County and a party member for nearly 50 years, including as former chair of the Libertarian Party of California. B.A. in political science from UCLA.
Where Brown stands
- Gas tax
- Would repeal the federal gas tax entirely.
- Data centers
- Generally opposes regulation but sees merit in requiring power and water plans and banning taxpayer subsidies and eminent domain.
- Iran and war powers
- Supports every war powers resolution and wants U.S. troops withdrawn from the Middle East.
- Border wall in Big Bend
- Wants Congress to bar a wall in Big Bend and stop further border wall construction.
- Gender care for minors
- Opposes government control over doctor-patient decisions; does not advocate surgery for minors.
- Marijuana and hemp
- Wants cannabis removed from federal drug scheduling and past marijuana convictions expunged.
- Tariffs
- Says only Congress can set tariffs; supports free trade.
Background
- Vice chair, Libertarian Party of Travis County
- Former chair, Libertarian Party of California
- B.A., UCLA, 1984
Also running for U.S. Senator
- Ken Paxton Republican
- James Talarico Democratic
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