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U.S. House · TX-17 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Casey Shepard

Democratic candidate for Texas's 17th Congressional District

Waco criminal defense attorney focused on constitutional checks, food security, accessible healthcare and affordable housing.

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DistrictTX-17
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Casey stands.

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Constitutional checks and democracy

  • Supports congressional checks on executive power, careful vetting of executive appointments and accountability for department heads

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Food assistance and school meals

  • Supports fully funding SNAP and school meals, restoring international food assistance and reducing food costs

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Medicare and Medicaid funding

  • Supports full funding for Medicare and Medicaid so vulnerable Americans can receive necessary medical care

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Healthcare workforce and training

  • Supports federal student aid for nurse practitioners and legal immigration pathways for trained healthcare workers

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Affordable housing and rental aid

  • Supports federal incentives for affordable housing development and full funding for low-income rental assistance

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Construction costs and workforce

  • Supports ending tariffs on building supplies and allowing legal foreign construction workers to help expand housing supply

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. Since 2011

    Experience

    Criminal defense attorney

    Represents indigent clients in Waco.

  • Accomplishment

    College debate scholarship

    Received a public policy debate scholarship.

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