Paul Rojas
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile*
Moderate
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Paul Rojas
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Representative 21
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
St. Mary's University, San Antonio, BS BioPhysics, 2009-2013
St. Mary's University, San Antonio, MS Software Engineering, 2013-2016
University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, Austin, MS, 2016-2017
WORK & MILITARY
Candidate did not provide
AFFILIATIONS
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Candidate did not provide
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Texas Congressional District 21, 2025-
ENDORSEMENTS*
CONSERVATIVE (1)
Texas Gun Rights PAC
OTHER (1)
*Republican Liberty Caucus of Texas
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate Q&A. Community Impact. 26 Jan 2026.
Candidate questionnaire. San Antonio Report. 5 Jan 2026.
Candidate interview. Republican Men of San Antonio Facebook Group. 15 Jan 2026. 8:19 min
Candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
I agree. Human life is inherently valuable and deserves legal protection from conception until natural death. Government has a fundamental duty to protect innocent life, and I support policies that defend the unborn, uphold the dignity of every person, and provide support for mothers, families, and those facing end of life decisions without compromising the sanctity of life.
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
I agree. The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction. Human life has inherent dignity regardless of how it is conceived, and scientific advancement must never come at the expense of the intentional destruction of human life.
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Elective abortion should not be permitted except in the rare and serious circumstance of an ectopic pregnancy, where the pregnancy is nonviable and poses a direct, life threatening risk to the mother. In those cases, medical intervention is necessary to save the life of the mother and does not constitute the intentional taking of viable human life.
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Disagree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
ECONOMY
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
People who can afford to pay more taxes should do so in order to provide relief for working families.
Strongly Disagree
The government should cut spending in order to reduce the national debt.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Conduct regular audits of all federal agencies and programs with clear authority to eliminate duplicative, ineffective, or obsolete spending. Implement zero based budgeting so every program must justify its existence and funding each budget cycle. Reduce bureaucratic overhead by consolidating overlapping agencies and limiting the growth of unelected administrative bodies. End wasteful contracting practices by increasing transparency, competition, and accountability in federal procurement.
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Separation of church and state means the government must not establish or control a state religion and must not interfere in the free exercise of faith. It protects churches and religious institutions from being influenced, regulated, or directed by the state while ensuring that individuals are free to live out their beliefs in public and private life without government coercion.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options.
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
With regard to America's foreign policy, which view most closely resembles yours: A) The United States should intervene whenever freedom is threatened. B) The United States should selectively help countries trying to grow democracy and fight tyranny. C) The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger. D) The United States should stay out of foreign conflicts completely.
The United States has become too involved in others' policies and should remain focused on issues regarding our own sovereignty unless in imminent danger.
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes, the United States relationship with Israel is important for regional stability shared security interests and cooperation in technology and intelligence. At the same time, that relationship should be guided by accountability and American priorities first. I do not believe US taxpayers should fund programs overseas that Americans themselves do not have access to at home. That principle is why I have made it a point to refuse AIPAC funding and remain independent of any foreign influence.
Islamic terrorism is a threat to the United States' national security.
Strongly Agree
IMMIGRATION
Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?
Immigration to the United States should be legal limited and tied to clear national interest. Those allowed to immigrate should include individuals with critical skills that cannot be filled by the domestic workforce and who meet strict vetting and security standards. Employment based visas should be narrowly tailored to truly necessary industries and used as a supplement not a replacement for American workers. The system should prioritize the rule of law protect wages and ensure immigration ser
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
VALUES
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Neutral
Marriage has deep religious meaning for many people, and the government has no authority to redefine religious doctrine. At the same time, the government also has no business micromanaging the personal choices of consenting adults. If people want the legal and financial responsibilities of marriage, that is their choice and their burden to carry.
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I am a practicing Catholic and a member of the Knights of Columbus. My faith guides my values of service, charity, personal responsibility, and respect for human life. While I believe strongly in living out my faith, I also respect religious freedom and the right of others to hold different beliefs without government coercion.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Disagree
iVoterGuide Notes:
Candidate notified iVoterGuide that the intended answer to this question should have been "Strongly Agree." This change was not considered during panel evaluations.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Small modular nuclear reactors
ABOUT YOU
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
no
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
no
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Moderate
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Public safety is best protected by enforcing existing laws while expanding access to mental health care. As a firearms manufacturer, I support strong penalties for violent crime, improved reporting and intervention for individuals in crisis, and increased investment in mental health resources. Law abiding citizens should not face new restrictions that do not address criminal behavior, and efforts should focus on treatment, prevention, and accountability rather than limiting constitutional rights
