August Pfluger

Republican Incumbent

On ballot as: August Pfluger
Current role: U.S. Representative, Texas District 11 (since 2021)
Background: Graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy
Grew up in San Angelo, where he lives; describes himself as a seventh-generation Texan
Retired from the U.S. Air Force as a colonel on February 1, 2026,
Experience: U.S. Representative for Texas District 11 since 2021
Chairman of the Republican Study Committee
Serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee; chairs the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence
Former Air Force fighter pilot and squadron commander
Served on President Trump's National Security Council staff in 2019
Top priorities: "Fighting for Energy Security"
"Protecting Agriculture"
"Prioritizing National Security & Border Security"
"working to secure total energy independence for our country"
"I’ll stand up for our farmers and ranchers and defend the traditional rural values that make Texas so exceptional"
Tidbits: Abortion: Pro Life
Immigration: "we must secure our southern border to protect our citizens from dangerous drug cartels, human traffickers, and illegal immigrants"
Guns: "I’m defending the Second Amendment and supporting the right of all law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms for the protection of themselves and their families."
Health care: No public statement found
Claims and the record
In January 2021, days after taking office, he was among 17 Texas Republicans in Congress who voted to sustain objections to the electoral vote counts of at least one state. Congress voted down the challenges and confirmed Joe Biden's win. Support the challenge "For our democracy to function everyone must trust in it, and millions of Americans right now do not."
Endorsements: President Donald Trump (primary)
Texas Alliance for Life (primary)
Campaign website: augustpfluger.com

August Pfluger

U.S. Representative, District 11

August Pfluger