Chris Gober

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Chris Gober completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gober's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-380787-2026-01-28\" id=\"heading-bio-380787-2026-01-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-380787-2026-01-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-380787-2026-01-28\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-380787-2026-01-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-380787-2026-01-28\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI’m a 7th‑generation Texan, attorney, business leader, America First conservative, and the only candidate endorsed by President Trump running for U.S. House representing Texas’s 10th Congressional District. I was born and raised in rural Texas, grounded in faith, family, and hard work. After graduating from Texas A&amp;M and Harvard Law School, I served in national security and border security roles in the U.S. Department of Justice and as a top lawyer for the Republican Party of Texas. I then built the nation's leading conservative law firm from scratch with just $10,000 in savings, and my companies now employ more than 50 people across 17 states. I have spent my career defending free speech, election integrity, and conservative Americans in courts nationwide–including landmark victories against radical Democrats and government weaponization. I am a Christian, a devoted husband and father of two daughters, and I’m running for Congress to stand with President Trump and lead the new generation of America First conservatives who will fight for our freedoms, secure our border, and deliver real results for the people of Texas’s 10th District.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-380787-2026-01-28\" id=\"heading-key-message-380787-2026-01-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-380787-2026-01-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-380787-2026-01-28\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-380787-2026-01-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-380787-2026-01-28\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>Our nation’s border crisis fuels crime, drug trafficking, and violence. I will work with President Trump to secure our border and crush the cartels on Day One by fully enforcing immigration laws, empowering Texas law enforcement, and supporting President Trump’s strategy to stop the flow of illegal drugs and criminal activity. A secure border is essential to the safety of our families and the sovereignty of our nation.</li><li>I will fight to stop the weaponization of government by radical Democrats who use federal agencies to intimidate, censor, and silence conservatives. I’ve spent my career defending free speech, election integrity, and the Constitution in court and winning for conservative Americans. In Congress, I will stand against bureaucratic overreach that threatens our freedoms and undermines trust in our institutions. The government should protect the people—not target them.</li><li>I will champion policies that grow Texas's economy while protecting our rural communities and way of life. America must beat China through innovation in defense, technology, and infrastructure—but not at the expense of the small towns that built this state. I support cutting burdensome regulations that strangle family farms and ranches, promoting Main Street business growth, and ensuring rural Texas has the roads, water, and resources needed to thrive alongside our cities. A strong economy means keeping our young people in their hometowns with good jobs and preserving the agricultural heritage that feeds America. Texas's strength comes from all our communities, and I'll make sure Washington remembers that.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-380787-2026-01-28\" id=\"heading1-380787-2026-01-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-380787-2026-01-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-380787-2026-01-28\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-380787-2026-01-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-380787-2026-01-28\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI am passionate about ensuring America remains the preeminent superpower in the world—we cannot cede our position to communist China—and that means securing our border, protecting our freedoms, growing our economy, and ending reckless spending. I'll work with President Trump on Day 1 to crush the cartels and stop the drug trafficking threatening our families. I'll continue to fight the weaponization of government by the radical Left who use federal agencies to censor conservatives. I'll attack the waste and fraud that has exploded our debt and made us vulnerable to our adversaries. And I'll champion policies that ensure America leads the world in technology, innovation, and national defense while protecting rural Texas.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-380787-2026-01-28\" id=\"heading2-380787-2026-01-28\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-380787-2026-01-28\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-380787-2026-01-28\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-380787-2026-01-28\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-380787-2026-01-28\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tPresident Donald J. Trump<br/>\n<p>Governor Greg Abbott<br/>\r\nU.S. Senator Ted Cruz<br/>\r\nHouse Speaker Mike Johnson <br/>\r\nMajority Leader Steve Scalise<br/>\r\nChairman of the House Judiciary Committee Jim Jordan<br/>\r\nClub for Growth<br/>\r\nSenator Charles Schwertner (Texas Senate District 5)<br/>\r\nMayor of Bee Cave, TX Kara King<br/>\r\nMayor of Bryan, TX Bobby Gutierrez<br/>\r\nFormer GOP Vice-Chair Cat Parks<br/>\r\nFormer Texas State Rep HD13 Ben Leman<br/>\n</p>\nGrimes County GOP Chair Emeritus Susan Patrick\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div><div style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem\"><h4>Campaign website</h4><p>Gober's campaign website stated the following:</p><div style=\"max-height:400px;overflow-y:auto;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:10px;margin:20px\"><blockquote style=\"margin:0px\"><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><h4><strong>Conservative Values. Conservative Priorities.</strong></h4><p>Chris Gober is ready to put his experience to work for the taxpayers of the 10th Congressional District, standing strong for President Trump and delivering his America First Agenda.</p><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><h4><strong>Stop The Weaponization Of Government</strong></h4><p>Stop the weaponization of government by radical Democrats against conservatives, President Trump, and America First patriots. </p><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><h4><strong>Crush The Cartels</strong></h4><p>Crush the cartels by helping President Trump secure our border and empowering Texas law enforcement to halt the invasion of drugs, violence, and gangs into our community. </p><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><h4><strong>Grow Texas’s Economy And Beat China.</strong></h4><p>President Trump’s America First agenda is unleashing economic growth, and Chris will fight to keep Texas leading the way. He’ll boost investment in cutting-edge defense and technology and position Austin and the Brazos Valley as America’s center for innovation—ensuring we outcompete China and strengthen our technology infrastructure and national security.</p><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><h4><strong>Fight For Rural Texas And Make Life More Affordable.</strong></h4><p>Rural Texans are feeling the squeeze from rising costs and limited access to quality care. Chris will fight to cut burdensome regulations, expand small business opportunities, make essentials more affordable, and strengthen rural healthcare so families don’t have to drive hours for treatment.</p><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><h4><strong>Defend Election Integrity</strong></h4><p>Defend election integrity by stopping Democrats’ unconstitutional attempts to rig our elections and deny the will of the American people. </p><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><h4><strong>Safeguard Our Constitution</strong></h4><p>Safeguard our Constitution by protecting freedom of speech and our God-given rights under attack by unhinged Democrats and liberal judicial activists. </p><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p><h4><strong>Ensuring America' s AI Dominance</strong></h4><p>Chris will fight for policies that protect American innovation from China’s economic espionage and champion smart investments in American AI infrastructure that protect rural Texans from projects that drive up electricity rates and drain local water supplies. While we must win the global AI race, it is critical that we preserve our rural character and invest in infrastructure that benefits—not burdens—our local communities.</p><p class=\"mw-empty-elt\"></p></blockquote><div style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555; margin-top: 0.5em;\"><p style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#555\">— Chris Gober's <a href=\"https://chrisgober.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">campaign website</a> (January 15, 2026)</p></div></div></div><div style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0.5em;\"><i>Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.</i></div></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nChris Gober completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Gober's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I’m a 7th‑generation Texan, attorney, business leader, America First conservative, and the only candidate endorsed by President Trump running for U.S. House representing Texas’s 10th Congressional District. I was born and raised in rural Texas, grounded in faith, family, and hard work. After graduating from Texas A&M and Harvard Law School, I served in national security and border security roles in the U.S. Department of Justice and as a top lawyer for the Republican Party of Texas. I then built the nation's leading conservative law firm from scratch with just $10,000 in savings, and my companies now employ more than 50 people across 17 states. I have spent my career defending free speech, election integrity, and conservative Americans in courts nationwide–including landmark victories against radical Democrats and government weaponization. I am a Christian, a devoted husband and father of two daughters, and I’m running for Congress to stand with President Trump and lead the new generation of America First conservatives who will fight for our freedoms, secure our border, and deliver real results for the people of Texas’s 10th District. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Our nation’s border crisis fuels crime, drug trafficking, and violence. I will work with President Trump to secure our border and crush the cartels on Day One by fully enforcing immigration laws, empowering Texas law enforcement, and supporting President Trump’s strategy to stop the flow of illegal drugs and criminal activity. A secure border is essential to the safety of our families and the sovereignty of our nation. I will fight to stop the weaponization of government by radical Democrats who use federal agencies to intimidate, censor, and silence conservatives. I’ve spent my career defending free speech, election integrity, and the Constitution in court and winning for conservative Americans. In Congress, I will stand against bureaucratic overreach that threatens our freedoms and undermines trust in our institutions. The government should protect the people—not target them. I will champion policies that grow Texas's economy while protecting our rural communities and way of life. America must beat China through innovation in defense, technology, and infrastructure—but not at the expense of the small towns that built this state. I support cutting burdensome regulations that strangle family farms and ranches, promoting Main Street business growth, and ensuring rural Texas has the roads, water, and resources needed to thrive alongside our cities. A strong economy means keeping our young people in their hometowns with good jobs and preserving the agricultural heritage that feeds America. Texas's strength comes from all our communities, and I'll make sure Washington remembers that. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I am passionate about ensuring America remains the preeminent superpower in the world—we cannot cede our position to communist China—and that means securing our border, protecting our freedoms, growing our economy, and ending reckless spending. I'll work with President Trump on Day 1 to crush the cartels and stop the drug trafficking threatening our families. I'll continue to fight the weaponization of government by the radical Left who use federal agencies to censor conservatives. I'll attack the waste and fraud that has exploded our debt and made us vulnerable to our adversaries. And I'll champion policies that ensure America leads the world in technology, innovation, and national defense while protecting rural Texas. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? President Donald J. Trump Governor Greg Abbott U.S. Senator Ted Cruz House Speaker Mike Johnson Majority Leader Steve Scalise Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Jim Jordan Club for Growth Senator Charles Schwertner (Texas Senate District 5) Mayor of Bee Cave, TX Kara King Mayor of Bryan, TX Bobby Gutierrez Former GOP Vice-Chair Cat Parks Former Texas State Rep HD13 Ben Leman Grimes County GOP Chair Emeritus Susan Patrick\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\nCampaign website Gober's campaign website stated the following: Conservative Values. Conservative Priorities. Chris Gober is ready to put his experience to work for the taxpayers of the 10th Congressional District, standing strong for President Trump and delivering his America First Agenda. Stop The Weaponization Of Government Stop the weaponization of government by radical Democrats against conservatives, President Trump, and America First patriots. Crush The Cartels Crush the cartels by helping President Trump secure our border and empowering Texas law enforcement to halt the invasion of drugs, violence, and gangs into our community. Grow Texas’s Economy And Beat China. President Trump’s America First agenda is unleashing economic growth, and Chris will fight to keep Texas leading the way. He’ll boost investment in cutting-edge defense and technology and position Austin and the Brazos Valley as America’s center for innovation—ensuring we outcompete China and strengthen our technology infrastructure and national security. Fight For Rural Texas And Make Life More Affordable. Rural Texans are feeling the squeeze from rising costs and limited access to quality care. Chris will fight to cut burdensome regulations, expand small business opportunities, make essentials more affordable, and strengthen rural healthcare so families don’t have to drive hours for treatment. Defend Election Integrity Defend election integrity by stopping Democrats’ unconstitutional attempts to rig our elections and deny the will of the American people. Safeguard Our Constitution Safeguard our Constitution by protecting freedom of speech and our God-given rights under attack by unhinged Democrats and liberal judicial activists. Ensuring America' s AI Dominance Chris will fight for policies that protect American innovation from China’s economic espionage and champion smart investments in American AI infrastructure that protect rural Texans from projects that drive up electricity rates and drain local water supplies. While we must win the global AI race, it is critical that we preserve our rural character and invest in infrastructure that benefits—not burdens—our local communities. — Chris Gober's campaign website (January 15, 2026) Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source."}]