Adam Bauman
RepublicanPrivate citizen
Adam Bauman is a Navy veteran who served as a Special Warfare Combatant Crewman and is a retired U.S. Border Patrol agent who served on its tactical unit, BORTAC123. He has operated a canine business in El Paso since 2020, according to county records3. He won the Republican nomination in a May 26, 2026 runoff2.
Where they stand
- Transgender athletes: No, teams should be based on biological sex, with open or coed options
Said · medium confidence
- His campaign website says biological men have no business competing in women's sports and that he is committed to supporting women-only sports and restrooms. (2026) source
- Social Security: No single answer fits; see the evidence below.
Said · medium confidence
- His campaign website says he supports changes to keep Social Security solvent but opposes raising the age to receive benefits. (2026) source
- Healthcare: No single answer fits; see the evidence below.
Said · medium confidence
- His campaign website says he wants to reduce insurance premiums without the federal government subsidizing those costs. (2026) source
- Immigration: No single answer fits; see the evidence below.
Said · medium confidence
- His campaign website says a secure border keeps criminals and narcotics out and that he will support the Customs and Border Protection mission. (2026) source
No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Abortion, Guns, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Israel, Aid to Ukraine, China policy.
Record
- Won the Republican primary runoff for Texas's 16th Congressional District on May 26, 2026, with 68.5% of the vote over Manuel Barraza2.
Last reviewed 2026-09-27. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.