Mark Nair

Democratic

On ballot as: Mark Nair
Current role: Inventor, entrepreneur and educator in Amarillo
Background: Holds undergraduate and master's degrees from Texas A&M University
Worked more than 20 years as head of innovation for Anderson Merchandisers
Taught economics and software development at Amarillo College;
Experience: Former member of the Amarillo City Council
He mentors startup companies at the Texas Tech Innovation Hub and the National Science Foundation
Unopposed in the March 3, 2026 Democratic primary
Top priorities: "Tariffs belong in Congress's hands, not the president's"
Health care: will "work toward Medicare for All" and "push for increased funding for our rural hospitals and clinics"
Will "push for a ban on stock trading in Congress" and "real term limits"
Water: "expand federal grants for water desalination and clean water infrastructure"
Will "fight to make community college free and accessible to every American"
Campaign says he "doesn't take corporate PAC money, and he never will"
Tidbits: Abortion: No public statement found
Immigration: Campaign site: wants "A clear path to citizenship for law-abiding families", "An end to for-profit detention" and "permanent protections for DREAMers"
Guns: (Did not answer question on questionnaire)
Health care: "Healthcare is a right." Says he will "work toward Medicare for All, making healthcare costs fair, reasonable, and affordable for every American"
Claims and the record
Controversies: None found in the news coverage we reviewed
Endorsements: Texas AFL-CIO
Campaign website: marknair.com

Mark Nair

U.S. Representative, District 13

Mark Nair