Michael Berlanga

Comptroller of Public Accounts · Republican Primary 2026

Republican

About ✓ Verified

Michael Berlanga is a longshot CPA candidate focusing on taxpayer issues but lacks the resources and support to compete effectively in the primary.

Key Positions ✓ Verified

Universal school choice for all education options
End school property taxes entirely with transparent replacement funding
Taxpayer education and defense against unfair taxation
Expose and reform property tax appraisal system
Protect businesses from hidden tax increases
Transparent reporting of all state spending
Hold state leaders accountable for tax reform
Integrity-focused governance guided by faith

Strengths Sourced

Outsider candidate with fresh perspective
Focus on property tax reform resonates with voters
Professional accounting background relevant to position

Concerns Sourced

Extremely limited name recognition and resources
Minimal fundraising hampers campaign viability
Polling at only 4% indicates minimal voter support

Polling ✓ Verified

4% in UH Hobby School poll (Jan 20-31, 2026). Trails Huffines (33%), Craddick (21%), and Hancock (13%)

Fundraising ✓ Verified

Minimal fundraising - described as having raised 'zero dollars' for the race as of recent reports

Sources (20)

Texas Primaries 2026 | University of Houston (2026-02-24)
Who’s leading in Texas’ 2026 election? New poll offers clues | khou.com (2026-02-24)
Texas Comptroller election, 2026 - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Republican Party primaries in Texas, 2026 - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Texas 2026 election: Your March primary sample ballot | The Texas Tribune (2026-02-24)
Abbott-backed candidates face stiff competition in primaries (2026-02-24)
Some Abbott-backed candidates face political headwinds in Republican primaries – Houston Public Media (2026-02-24)
Top candidates in the 2026 Texas comptroller primary (2026-02-24)
2026 Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts election - Wikipedia (2026-02-24)
Texas Primaries 2026 | Hobby School of Public Affairs (2026-02-24)
Don Huffines - Wikipedia (2026-02-24)
Donald Huffines - Ballotpedia (2026-02-24)
Pro-Life + DOGE Texas | Huffines for Comptroller! | Texas Right To Life (2026-02-24)
Endorsement | Don Huffines For Texas Comptroller (2026-02-24)
Endorsement: Huffines Stands Out in Comptroller Primary — The Amarillo Pioneer (2026-02-24)
Don Huffines for Texas Comptroller (2026-02-24)
Don Huffines Declares Himself The “MAGA Candidate” in Texas Comptroller’s Race, Opponents Respond (2026-02-24)
TX: Meet Don Huffines at the Range | GOA (2026-02-24)
2026 Republican Primary Endorsements - Grassroots America - We The People (2026-02-24)
Meet Don Huffines at the Range | GOA Texas (2026-02-24)

Data last verified: Mar 3, 2026 · 20 sources cited

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