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Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, introduced on Saturday that he is not going to search re-election in 2026 so he can give attention to his household, and his personal twin brother subsequently revealed his candidacy to fill the open seat.
The congressman stated he made the choice after talking together with his household over Thanksgiving. He has served within the U.S. Home since 2021.
“After greater than 30 years in legislation enforcement serving and defending my group as a police officer, constable, Fort Bend County Sheriff, an Military veteran, and six years representing this district in Congress, I’ve made the choice, after conversations with my stunning bride and my ladies over the Thanksgiving vacation, to give attention to my household and return dwelling after this Congress,” he wrote on X.
An ally of President Donald Trump, Nehls stated he notified the commander-in-chief of his plans earlier than making his announcement public.
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Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, introduced that he is not going to search re-election in 2026. (Getty Photographs)
“Earlier than making this resolution, I referred to as President Trump personally to let him know of my plans,” Nehls stated. “President Trump has all the time been a robust ally for our district and a real buddy, and I wished him to listen to it from me first.”
“Serving this nation within the navy, serving our group in legislation enforcement, and serving this district in Congress has been the glory of my life,” he continued. “Thanks on your belief, your friendship, and your prayers.”
Nehls, 57, has been an enormous supporter of Trump’s mass deportation agenda. The Home Judiciary Committee superior his laws earlier this month that will take away obstacles to unlawful migrant deportations. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., launched the same measure within the Senate.
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Rep. Troy Nehls stated he notified President Donald Trump of his plans earlier than making his announcement public. (Nathan Posner/Getty Photographs)
The congressman additionally co-sponsored a invoice to place Trump on the $100 invoice to honor the president. He additionally referred to as for renaming Dulles Worldwide Airport after Trump and for the Republican Social gathering to help no matter Trump says or does.
Nehls beforehand served as a member of the U.S. Military Reserves and was deployed to fight excursions in Iraq and Afghanistan. He additionally labored in legislation enforcement for a few years.
The Texas congressman joins a rising record of Republican lawmakers who’ve determined to not retain their seat, together with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., who introduced earlier this month amid her feud with Trump that she would step down in January.
The Texas congressman joins a rising record of Republican lawmakers who’ve determined to not retain their seat. (Nathan Howard/Getty Photographs)
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After Nehls introduced his plans to retire, his an identical twin brother, Trever Nehls, stated he could be working for his brother’s seat.
“I’m honored to announce my candidacy for Congressional District 22 to proceed combating for the folks of this district,” he wrote on Fb. “District 22 wants a Consultant who will observe in Troy’s footsteps and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with President Trump to defend our conservative values, safe the border, shield our households, and oppose the reckless and radical agenda that Democrats proceed to press upon the American folks. I’m able to take up that struggle.”
