Background
Van Taylor lives in Plano, Texas. He served in the United States Marine Corps and deployed to fight in the Iraq War in 2003 with the 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company.[1]
Campaign themes
Van Taylor did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Van Taylor did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Taylor's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[51]
Jobs and the Economy
Excerpt: "Van believes that to create jobs, we must unleash entrepreneurs and reduce excessive regulation, burdensome taxation, and abusive litigation."
State Spending
Excerpt: "Van believes that we must hold the line on spending and reduce the size and scope of government instead. Families and businesses all across Texas live and operate on a fixed budget and our state government must do the same."
Taxes
Excerpt: "As a small businessman, Van understands that lower taxes on our families and small businesses give Texans greater control in our everyday lives."
Pro-Life
Excerpt: "As a social conservative, Van will always stand up for pro-life values."
Border Security and Illegal Immigration
Excerpt: "In order to keep our families secure at home, Van will work to safeguard our borders to keep terrorists and drug traffickers out of Texas."
On the 2026 ballot
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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.
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