Texas congressional candidate with extremist views backed by hard-right donors

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 8 min read 100% complete by Jason WilsonFebruary 20, 2026 at 01:00 PM

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Jace Yarbrough, a Texas congressional candidate in a nine-way primary, has received significant financial backing from hard-right donors, including Peter Thiel, Thomas Klingenstein, and Charles Haywood. Federal Election Commission filings revealed these early donations in December, after which Yarbrough received an endorsement from Donald Trump. Yarbrough, a lawyer and former Air Force service member, has staked out extremist positions, drawing criticism and comparisons to neofascism. His donors include individuals connected to the Claremont Institute and the Society for American Civic Renewal. Yarbrough is also involved in a lawsuit against the Air Force regarding a letter of admonishment he received for a speech criticizing extremism training.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Nate Fischer 40% JD Vance 40% Andrew Beck ×250% Charles Haywood 50% United States Air Force ×250% John Bellamy Foster ×250% Society for American Civic Renewal (SACR) ×260% Thomas Klingenstein ×260% Donald Trump 60% Claremont Institute ×270% Peter Thiel 70% Jace Yarbrough ×890%

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jace yarbrough 100% hard-right donors 90% extremist views 90% congressional candidate 80% political donations 70% texas primary 60% maga political movement 60% far-right 50% claremont institute 50% neofascist 40%

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Very Negative

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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