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Shaun Finnie

Shaun Finnie

Democrat

Candidate for U.S. House, TX Dist. 2

About

Senior Advisor at Evercore Investment Banking/Strategic Advisory in Houston (2011-2026). Practiced oil-and-gas law for three years in Canada prior to moving to The Woodlands. Served on the Board of Trustees of The John Cooper School. No record found of prior elected office, party leadership positions, or long-term involvement in Democratic Party organizations before 2025–2026.
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Conservative Endorsements

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Candidate Videos

2026 Interview
Position on Immigration
Position on Education

Survey Responses

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Notable Quotes

“If you came to this county illegally, you’ve been here five years, you’ve paid your taxes, you’ve obeyed the law, we need you. You’re contributing to society, we need you. Let’s find a path for citizenship for those people.”
“I believe in more education and more research, not less. Why are we defunding the NIH? Why are we defunding the CDC? Why are we taking money away from research universities that are doing research on cancer and Alzheimer's? It’s as if the Republicans are trying to dumb down America.”
“In Texas, it is dangerous to get pregnant. Care is being delayed in serious situations, and women are paying the price. You could be having a miscarriage, bleeding out, and still be told that you’re not close enough to death to receive care.”
“Protecting our communities from gun violence demands real legislative action, and I am proud to stand alongside the families and volunteers in our district who are fighting for a safer future.”

Positions on Texas Eagle Forum Legislative Priorities

Border Security & Immigration
  • SUPPORTS DUE PROCESS FOR LAW-ABIDING ILLEGALS, enforcing immigration laws with fairness and compassion. [1, 2, 3]
  • WANTS TO MAKE LEGAL IMMIGRATION EASIER and references the 1986 Reform Act model (secure borders plus pathways to citizenship). [1, 2]
Secure Our Elections
  • STATED, “I’m all for whatever measures we can take to make it easier for people to vote...whether that’s early voting, vote by mail, etc...if you believe in a democracy, I think you should want as many people to vote as possible.” [1]
  • No other public statements found.
Education Issues
  • PRIORITIZES INVESTING IN PUBLIC EDUCATION, teachers, classrooms, and opportunity. [1, 2, 3]
  • No other public statements found.
Protect Childhood Innocence
  • OPPOSES RESTRICTING LITERATURE that encourages “critical thinking.” [1]
  • No other public statements found.
Gender Issues
  • POSTED IN SUPPORT OF PRIDE MONTH, stating it is “a time to celebrate the diverse stories, resilience, and contributions of our LGBTQ+ neighbors.” [1]
  • No other public statements found.
Government-Sanctioned Addiction
  • No public statements found.
Protect Life
  • STATED THAT CONGRESS HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT WOMEN'S HEALTH and that in Texas, "it is dangerous to get pregnant." [1, 2]
  • STATED, “I make my own healthcare decisions...Why should I be telling a woman what she can do with her body?”[1][2]
Islamification of Texas
  • No public statements found.
National Security
  • COMMITTED TO IMMIGRATION REFORM AND A PATH TO CITIZENSHIP after five years for illegals who pay taxes and obey the law. Said, “We need more immigration judges, enhanced technology in the immigration application process, and more visa categories.” [1, 2, 3]
  • No other public statements found.
Other Constitutional Issues
  • COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING LAWS TO KEEP FIREARMS OUT OF "DANGEROUS HANDS" and to advocate in Congress for gun safety measures. [1]
  • ENDORSED BY MOMS DEMAND ACTION, a group that typically supports expanded background checks, red-flag laws, and stronger gun laws.[1][2]
  • No other public statements found.

Notes from Local Researchers

  • Called Steve Toth a "right-wing radical" and an "extremist." Does not support tariffs. Says that he is tired of "lapdogs to the president" and does not want to focus on culture issues such as Islam, trans issues, or Ten Commandments in classrooms.[1][2]