Steven Shook has spent his career since 2009 caring for critically ill and injured patients in healthcare settings.
Born and raised in Fort Worth to a family of healthcare workers and small business owners, Shook holds degrees from Tarrant County College, Texas Tech University (where he graduated Summa Cum Laude), and the University of Texas at Arlington. He won the 2026 Democratic primary for TX-26 and is running on protecting healthcare access, Social Security, and public schools.
Shook’s take on Texas values
Shook says he will "defend voting rights while upholding election integrity and the rule of law," positioning himself against restrictive voting measures. [shookforcongress2026.com]