👤 About Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 19 in Texas’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, FAT MATT SMITH FOR CONGRESS, is registered in ABILENE, TX, with PLISHKA, JOHN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $376K raised, $372K spent, and $4K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $50K from individuals and $6K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $320K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Jodey Arrington.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$376K
Cash on hand$4K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 19
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Republican · $376K raised
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2026 candidate profile
Matthew Smith
Republican · Open seat
Running for: Texas House District 19
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Biography
Matthew Smith is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 19 in Texas’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, FAT MATT SMITH FOR CONGRESS, is registered in ABILENE, TX, with PLISHKA, JOHN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $376K raised, $372K spent, and $4K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $50K from individuals and $6K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $320K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Jodey Arrington.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH6TX19263
OfficeTexas House District 19
PartyRepublican
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Texas District 19
Primary: Mar 3, 2026 (6 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026