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Candidate for U.S. Representative, Texas District 34

Chris Royal

Libertarian

Chris Royal is a retiree who ran for the 34th District as an independent in 2020 and 2022 and is the Libertarian nominee this year. His campaign centers on limiting the federal government to its constitutional roles and requiring a balanced federal budget.

Current or most recent role
Retired
Campaign website
chriscongress.com

Why they say you should vote for them

The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.

  • Says the Constitution "is really pretty simple" and that the federal government should be limited to a few core functions.[1]
  • Says "our federal government has a spending problem."[1]
  • Says the Bill of Rights keeps "the average person free from government control."[1]

Background

  • Libertarian nominee for U.S. House, District 34, Libertarian Party of Texas · 2026[3]
  • Independent candidate for U.S. House, Texas District 34 · 2020, 2022[2]

Where they stand

  • Economy & Jobs
    Proposes requiring a balanced federal budget every year, as Texas does, which he says would end inflation.[1]
  • Elections & Democracy
    Supports limiting the federal government to national defense, the postal service, regulating interstate commerce and passing laws.[1]
  • Taxes
    Criticizes the volume of federal rules and regulations, citing his experience preparing his own taxes.[1]

Voting record

Chris Royal has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.

In their words

“We are betting on the Constitution.”

Campaign website[1]

Sources

  1. Chris Royal for Congress (home page), Chris Royal for Congress
  2. Texas's 34th congressional district (election results), Wikipedia
  3. Candidates, Libertarian Party of Texas
  4. Candidate Information: 2026 November General Election (candidates by county), Texas Secretary of State

Last reviewed October 10, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.

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