
Rob Altman
Republican | Texas
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Rob Altman
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary
Race
U.S. Representative 10
Incumbent
No
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University, College Station, Bachelor of Arts, 2001-2004
Texas A&M University, College Station, Master of International Affairs, 2011-2013
U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Master of Military Arts and Science, 2014-2014
WORK & MILITARY
U.S. Army, Specialist, 1992-1995
U.S. Navy, Petty Officer 1st Class, 1996-2004
U.S. Navy, Ensign, 2004-2005
U.S. Army, Major, 2005-2018
AFFILIATIONS
Living Hope Baptist Church, Men's Ministry Leader, 2002-2004
Fort Benning Youth Soccer Association, Coach, 2011-2012
College Station Youth Soccer, Coach, 2011-2012
George Bush School of Government and Public Service-Texas A&M University, Chief Ambassador, 2012-2013
Frisco Veterans Advisory Committee, Member and Chair, 2018-2025
Frisco Youth Soccer Association, Coach, 2018-2018
Frisco Veterans Memorial Refresh and Purple Heart Monument addition, Project Lead and Committee, 2021-2025
Scouting America, Longhorn Council, Scoutmaster; Committee Member, 2019-2025
American Legion Life Member, Jr. Vice Commander, 2018-2025
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Life Member, Scouting Chair, 2018-2025
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
Denton County Appraisal District, 2024-2025
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Denton County Commissioner (Precinct 2), 2022-2022
Denton County Tax Assessor Collector, 2024-2024
ENDORSEMENTS
REPORTED BY CANDIDATE (15)
Colonel J.P. Hogan, U.S. Army Retired
Friend
2018-2026
Jerome Rektorik, U.S. Army Veteran
Friend
OTHER INFORMATION
Candidate forum. San Jacinto County TV YouTube. 1 Feb 2026. 1:13:59 min.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
I do not support elective abortion.
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
The rule of law is foundational to a just society.
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.
End rampant fraud Audits and transparency Financial management controls Improvement of budget process Regular review of programs
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?
As defined in the First Amendment: The government is prohibited in favoring one religion over another and protects the free exercise of individual beliefs.
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.
B) BUT, I strongly believe the current healthcare system should be reformed. I also strongly believe in competition and free markets.
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.
C. Our actions should always be defined according to the best interest of America. The lives of our service members and our taxpayers dollars are worth defined strategy.
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?
As a Christian I will always pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the United States’ relationship with Israel is extremely important given the region. However, U.S. diplomacy should always question the actions of our allies when their actions become mis-aligned with American values or interests.
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?
Individuals who meet the current legal criteria for the immigrations process. Additionally, government processes should be revisited on a routine basis and improved. We should always welcome people who desire to become Americans and provide value to our nation.
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.
Strongly Agree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
I believe in the Apostles’ Creed. I value respect, excellence, loyalty, leadership, integrity, and selfless-service.
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 Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
I believe that oil is currently reliable. I am open to nuclear energy and its benefits provided it is safeguarded.
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?
Very Conservative
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?
The enforcement of current federal and state laws that prohibit gun ownership according to criminal history or other defined restrictions.
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