Mike Wheeler

Mike Wheeler (Republican Party) (also known as Wheels) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 21st Congressional District. He lost in the Republican primary on March 3, 2026.

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I’m Mike Wheeler, 58, living in Boerne, Texas, with my wife Annabel. We’ve been married for 32 years and have two sons, ages 24 and 23. I earned a Bachelor’s in Accountancy from George Washington University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Michigan. For over two decades, I bought and sold the debt of high-risk corporations and governments, eventually running high-yield bond trading desks at Morgan Stanley and Bank of America. It was this extensive financial experience that led President Trump to appoint me as a Senior Advisor to the Small Business Administration (SBA).

I’ve been deeply involved in the grassroots of the Republican Party here in Texas, serving as a delegate, a precinct chair, the Kendall County Republican Party Chair, and as a member of the State Republican Executive Committee, which is effectively the board of directors for the Republican Party of Texas.

After Chip Roy announced his candidacy for Attorney General in 2025, I decided to run for Congressional District 21 because I understand, from my years in the debt markets, the critical nature of addressing our national debt. I’m a solutions-oriented candidate with practical ideas to reduce our dependency on Chinese supply chains, ensure affordability, and safeguard Social Security.

In short, I’m running for Congress because my background gives me a clear understanding of the fiscal challenges we face and the urgency with which we must address them through responsible, solution-driven leadership.

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?

To tackle inflation and ensure sustainable growth, Congress must act swiftly. That means eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse identified in audits, and enforcing a constitutional balanced budget. The trillions in federal assets—land and resources—should be managed like a business through public-private partnerships to generate returns dedicated to reducing the national debt. Lowering the debt will reduce interest rates, making borrowing cheaper, supporting affordable housing, and encouraging investment and job creation. Pair these steps with permanent tax reforms—lowering individual and capital gains taxes, and eliminating the estate tax—to foster long-term growth and fiscal stability.Rising healthcare premiums and limited local access are squeezing American families. Congress must increase competition by allowing insurance to be sold across state lines and breaking up monopolies. Open up networks to empower patients to compare costs—whether for an MRI or routine care—and choose the most affordable option. Telemedicine should be expanded, especially in rural communities, to reduce travel and wait times. HSAs must be strengthened by raising contribution limits and expanding eligibility so individuals, not insurers, control healthcare spending. Finally, we must rein in the power of PBMs and pharmaceutical giants to lower drug prices. A transparent, free-market healthcare system will reduce costs and put patients first.America must reform immigration. End birthright citizenship so there is no automatic citizenship for children of non-citizens. Our system should be merit-based, prioritizing skills, education, English proficiency, and economic contribution. Those who come here must be willing to assimilate into American culture. Trump's travel bans should be codified. We must enforce the law by deporting those here illegally, starting with criminals, and require asylum seekers to remain in Mexico. The diversity lottery should be eliminated, and chain migration should be limited to immediate family. Illegals should not receive public benefits. H-1B visas should be phased out, with corporations partnering with universities to develop American talent first.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Over time, special interests have gained outsized influence through campaign financing, lobbying, and revolving doors between government and industry. That distorts priorities, weakens accountability, and erodes public trust.

I’m making a clear public pledge:

• I will not accept money from the pharmaceutical lobby.

• I will not accept money from the insurance lobby.

• I will not accept money from Big Tech or technology lobbyists.

• I will not pay for or accept paid endorsements.

• I will support and personally follow meaningful term limits.

I will also voluntarily limit my service in Congress to no more than 10 years, and I will place assets in a blind trust to prevent me from trading stocks. This is about service, not a career path.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I’m honored to have the endorsements of over a hundred grassroots supporters who work tirelessly to keep Texas red. These local endorsements mean the world because they come from those who truly know our community best. They include current and former precinct chairs, GOP county chairs, members of the State Republican Executive Committee, including Dr. Melinda Morris, and Walter West. Among the notable endorsements are former State Senator Jeff Wentworth, former Congressman Quico Canseco, the MAGA Mall, the Trump Store in Bandera, Carolyn Besselman—former District Director of the Texas Federation of Republican Women—retired Colonel Anthony White and other military leaders, and State Board of Education member Tom Maynard.