Libertarian Ted Brown has kicked off his U.S. Senate campaign, branding himself as the alternative to the “corrupt two-party system.”
In an exclusive interview with Texas Politics, Brown chided both parties, accusing them of not standing up for the principles they profess to defend.
“The Republicans say they’re for less government. No, they’re not,” the Libertarian candidate argued. “And the Democrats say they’re for personal freedom and all that, but they’re not.”
With the stage set between the Republican and Democratic candidates in the race for U.S. Senator John Cornyn’s (R-TX) seat, Brown is looking to galvanize support with voters who are disappointed with the current political system.
“I am looking for politically homeless voters who reject the corrupt two-party system that has brought our country to a crisis point,” Brown said in a statement announcing the kickoff of his senatorial campaign. “My campaign will appeal to Republicans who years for the limited government and fiscal responsibility they once championed. Many Republicans are dismayed that their party nominated one of the most corrupt Texas officials in memory for Senator.”
TED BROWN KICKS OFF U.S. SENATE CAMPAIGN AS ALTERNATIVE TO CORRUPT TWO-PARTY SYSTEM
Austin, TX, June 16, 2026 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Libertarian Ted Brown just began his maverick U. S. Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico. Brown won the… pic.twitter.com/8Y5NsxRkvv
— Ted Brown (@TedBrownLiberty) June 16, 2026
The senatorial hopeful has also touted that he is not beholden to special interest groups.
“I have no connection to the insiders in Washington,” Brown said. “I’m not going there to schmooze with lobbyists and raise money from special interests. I’ll be an independent voice for Texas who will protect and defend the Constitution and Bill of Rights.”
Brown now positions himself as the third candidate in the race after State Rep. James Talarico (D-TX) and Attorney General Ken Paxton won their respective primary races.
A Gallup poll released in October 2025 indicated that 62% of Americans are in favor of a third-party to challenge Republicans and Democrats. The same poll noted that 55% of Americans are “somewhat likely” to vote for a third-party candidate. However, only 15% are “very likely” to do so.
