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Bruce Richardson

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Accountant

Bruce Richardson is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Texas District 23 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Bruce Richardson earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame and a graduate degree from the University of Texas at Dallas. Richardson's career experience includes working as an accountant.[1]

Graduate:
University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor's:
The University of Notre Dame

Campaign money

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FEC filings.

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In their own words

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Consumers in the rural counties of TX 23 are being gouged by retailers, especially on groceries and gasoline. I am an accountant and financial analyst with 30 years' experience, I will hold hearings to name and shame the executives of these companies. In addition, I will pursue all administrative means to force rural retailers to charge fair prices.I will fight to bring financial stability to the hardworking families of TX 23. This starts with Medicare available to all - if you don't want it, don't take it. Social Security has given secure retirements and dignity to three generations of American workers. I will introduce legislation to fund Social Security for future generations by raising the FICA wage cap from $184,500 to $1,000,000.I will propose constitutional amendments to eliminate the electoral college, and to eliminate the pardon power.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Civil rights and voting rights, humane border security.

Media interview

Richardon highlighted the following themes in an interview with San Antonio Report on January 8, 2026. The questions from San Antonio Report are bolded and Richardson's responses follow below.[2]

Briefly describe your top policy priorities.

Fund Social Security by raising the FICA cap to $1,000,000,

Make Medicare available to all, with subsidies for the poor.

Increase funding for rural education, especially pre-K, Head Start, and after-school programs which are force multipliers for learning.

Increase the number of Representatives to 700. This will reduce gains from gerrymandering, lower barriers to entry for citizen candidates, and make Representatives more accountable to their constituents.

Introduce term limits – four 6-year terms for Senators, twelve 2-year terms for Representatives.

Propose a constitutional amendment to eliminate the electoral college.

Propose a constitutional amendment to eliminate the pardon power.[3]

On the 2026 ballot

Links

Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026 and FEC filings.

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Bruce Richardson — U.S. House Texas District 23 candidate, 2026 | True Vote