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Wesley Hunt
Wesley Parish Hunt (born November 13, 1981) is an American politician and former U.S. Army officer serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 38th congressional district since 2023. He is a member of the Republican Party .
Born 1981 · Houston , Texas, U.S.
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-03
Wesley Hunt is a U.S. Representative from Texas's 38th congressional district, where he has served since 2023. A former U.S. Army officer, Hunt is running for U.S. Senate in Texas in the 2026 general election. He has raised approximately $2 million for his campaign so far.
Independence scorecard
Computed · FEC money mixWho Hunt's money comes from.
B
69/100
Independence index
A mixed funding picture — pac independence is the watch item.
0 watch items
Small-dollar reliance94
47% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence56
11% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding56
44% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure69
$930k in outside spending supports the campaign
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
Governing & voting record
What Hunt did in office.
MeasureYearAction
Royalty Resiliency Act
Became Public Law No: 118-81.
2024
Became law
National Defense Infrastructure Protection Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Spea
2026
Sponsored
Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2025
Sponsored
Congressional Civics Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speake
2026
Sponsored
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to demonstrate c
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026
Sponsored
Guaranteeing the States Protection Against Invasion Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026
Sponsored
Temporary Protected Status Reform Act of 2026.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026
Sponsored
SPONSORED LEGISLATION VIA CONGRESS.GOV · ENACTED BILLS FIRST, THEN THE MOST RECENT · ROLE SHOWS THE BILL'S LATEST STATUS.
Where they stand
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Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
How Hunt votes
With the party, against it, and where on the spectrum.
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Hunt
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
80
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 438 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
96%voted with Republicans · 4% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
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No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Career & history
2023United States representative
since 2023
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Donors & money
FEC itemized filings · cycle-to-dateWho funds the campaign.
$2.1M
Raised
$4.5M
Spent
$33k
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
47% small (<$200)42% large indiv.11% PAC
56% in-state · 44% out-of-state (itemized)
Top contributors · bundled by employer / org
PERMIAN RESOURCES
$45k
INFORMATION REQUESTED PER BEST EFFORTS
$42k
TA
$14k
EMPOWER CLINIC SERVICES L.L.C.
$14k
CORPAC GROUP
$11k
VACATIONS TO GO
$8k
Top industries · itemized $
Oil & gas$45k
Health professionals$14k
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-03-31 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING. SOURCE: FEC ↗
Related prediction markets
All markets →Live contract prices tied to Hunt and the seat. Prices are ¢-per-share of the YES outcome; context only, never merged into our polling averages.
Will the Democrats win the Texas Senate race in 2026?
Polymarket · James Talarico (D)
Will the Republicans win the Texas Senate race in 2026?
Polymarket · Ken Paxton (R)
Which party will win the 2026 US Senate election in Texas?
predictit · Republican Party
Which party will win the 2026 US Senate election in Texas?
predictit · Democratic Party
Will the Democrats win the 2026 Texas Senate Election?
manifold · Democratic Party
Texas Senate winner?
Kalshi · vol $19k · Ken Paxton
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: UNITED STATES CONGRESS · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)
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Why both Ken Paxton and James Talarico should be nervous
spectrumlocalnews.com · 2026-07-05
Talarico targets Paxton over plea deal in Texas child sex abuse case
Republican · TX U.S. Senate
Wesley Hunt
Wesley Parish Hunt (born November 13, 1981) is an American politician and former U.S. Army officer serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 38th congressional district since 2023. He is a member of the Republican Party .
$2.1M
Raised
In brief
AI · verified vs data · 2026-07-03Wesley Hunt is a U.S. Representative from Texas's 38th congressional district, where he has served since 2023. A former U.S. Army officer, Hunt is running for U.S. Senate in Texas in the 2026 general election. He has raised approximately $2 million for his campaign so far.
Governing & voting record
Royalty Resiliency Act
2024 · BECAME LAW
National Defense Infrastructure Protection Act of 2026
2026 · SPONSORED
Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025
2025 · SPONSORED
Congressional Civics Act of 2026
2026 · SPONSORED
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to demonstrate c
2026 · SPONSORED
Guaranteeing the States Protection Against Invasion Act of 2026
2026 · SPONSORED
Temporary Protected Status Reform Act of 2026.
2026 · SPONSORED
Where they stand
—
Key positions not yet compiled
Positions are drawn from the candidate's public record and statements. We haven't compiled a verified set for this candidate yet.
Career & history
2023United States representative
since 2023
Public favorability
—
No favorability data
This candidate isn't tracked by YouGov's public-figure panel, and no published state polling on their favorability was found.
Independence scorecard
Who Hunt's money comes from.
B
69/100
Independence index
A mixed funding picture — pac independence is the watch item.
0 watch items
Small-dollar reliance94
47% of individual + PAC money from donors under $200
PAC independence56
11% of individual + PAC money from PACs
In-state funding56
44% of itemized receipts come from out of state
Outside-money exposure69
$930k in outside spending supports the campaign
MONEY-MIX INDEX, COMPUTED FROM FEC FILINGS ONLY: SMALL-DOLLAR SHARE, PAC RELIANCE, IN-STATE MONEY AND OUTSIDE (IE) SPENDING. IT DOES NOT SCORE VOTES OR DONOR–VOTE ALIGNMENT. HIGHER = MORE INDEPENDENT · GREEN ≥70 · AMBER 50–69 · RED <50.
How Hunt votes
Ideological placement · roll-call record
Dem median
GOP median
Hunt
← LiberalCenterConservative →
Center-right
Overall lean
80
DW-NOMINATE · 0–100
DW-NOMINATE FIRST-DIMENSION SCORE FROM ROLL-CALL VOTES IN THE 119TH CONGRESS (HOUSE), VIA VOTEVIEW. 0 = MOST LIBERAL, 100 = MOST CONSERVATIVE.
Party unity · 438 roll-calls · 119th Congress (House)
96%voted with Republicans · 4% broke ranks
Ratings from advocacy groups
—
No advocacy-group ratings
Interest-group scorecards have no machine-readable feed — they're curated per candidate, and none are on file yet.
Donors & money
$2.1M
Raised
$4.5M
Spent
$33k
Cash on hand
Source of funds · individual + PAC
47% small (<$200)42% large indiv.11% PAC
56% in-state · 44% out-of-state (itemized)
Top industries · itemized $
Oil & gas$45k
Health professionals$14k
OWN-COMMITTEE TOTALS FROM FEC FILINGS THROUGH 2026-03-31 · INDUSTRY GROUPS ARE ITEMIZED RECEIPTS CLASSIFIED BY EMPLOYER — A KEYWORD APPROXIMATION, NOT OPENSECRETS CODING. SOURCE: FEC ↗
Related prediction markets
All markets →Will the Democrats win the Texas Senate race in 2026?
Polymarket · James Talarico (D)
Will the Republicans win the Texas Senate race in 2026?
Polymarket · Ken Paxton (R)
Which party will win the 2026 US Senate election in Texas?
predictit · Republican Party
Which party will win the 2026 US Senate election in Texas?
predictit · Democratic Party
Will the Democrats win the 2026 Texas Senate Election?
manifold · Democratic Party
Texas Senate winner?
Kalshi · vol $19k · Ken Paxton
Sources & provenance
Biography
Public record
Wikipedia + state records
Money & donors
FEC filings
itemized + committee totals
Markets
Live venues
Polymarket · Kalshi
ALL FIGURES DRAWN FROM PUBLICLY AVAILABLE RECORDS · CANDIDATE PROFILES ARE NONPARTISAN AND CARRY NO ENDORSEMENT. · PHOTO: UNITED STATES CONGRESS · PUBLIC DOMAIN (WIKIMEDIA COMMONS)