01/12/2026
Nick Plumb for Congress: Veteran Targets Visa Fraud & Broken Immigration in TX-02
In the 2026 Republican primary for Texas’ 2nd Congressional District, Nicholas “Nick” Lee Plumb—a dual-service U.S. veteran and constitutional conservative—continues to gain attention for his push to reform a flawed immigration and visa system. Running for U.S. House TX-02, Plumb draws on his military experience in war zones, state government work, and expertise building operational systems for major enterprises, including retail management. He challenges incumbent Dan Crenshaw in a crowded primary field that includes State Rep. Steve Toth, Martin Etwop, T.C. Manning, Ava Zolari, and others. The primary is set for March 3, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026.
Plumb states: “I’ve served in war zones, in state government, and built systems that power some of the largest operations on earth. Now I’m stepping up—because I know how broken things are, and I know how to fix them.” His background equips him to tackle national security and economic issues in TX-02, which covers parts of Harris and Montgomery Counties, including The Woodlands, Kingwood, Spring, Humble, and Atascocita—areas facing flooding and growth challenges.
As of January 2026, Plumb remains active on X (), focusing on visa fraud in programs like H-1B, CPT, and OPT. He highlights “pay-to-play” schemes, fake sponsorships, resume inflation, and cash jobs in IT staffing that displace American workers and threaten data security and IP. Plumb has urged Texas AG Ken Paxton to challenge CPT and OPT as illegal job programs disguised as training, and praised law enforcement for standing against interference with ICE operations. His stance aligns with America First priorities to protect U.S. jobs, especially amid AI-driven displacement.
Plumb’s platform emphasizes conservative values: limited government, economic freedom, Second Amendment rights, reduced federal overreach, lower taxes, and constitutional protections. He supports energy independence, better flood infrastructure, robust border security, and ending visa abuses that harm American students and workers. In an R+23 district (per recent analyses), these issues resonate strongly amid ongoing redistricting discussions.
Facing incumbent Crenshaw (in office since 2019) and other challengers, Plumb presents himself as a fresh, anti-establishment voice with practical solutions. Supporters highlight his direct engagement on X, transparency, and veteran-led focus on actionable reforms like combating H-1B fraud and securing AI/tech dominance for Americans.
With the primary approaching, Plumb’s campaign calls for repairing broken systems through military discipline, real-world expertise, and patriotism—appealing to conservatives seeking bold change in TX-02.
