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Trump Endorses Trever Nehls to Succeed Retiring Twin in Texas' 22nd District

The move lands just before the Dec. 8 filing deadline, positioning the race as a GOP primary test in a safely Republican seat.

Overview

  • The endorsement was posted on Truth Social, where the president offered a “complete and total” backing of Trever Nehls.
  • Texas22nd District is considered safely Republican, making the March 3, 2026 GOP primary the likely decider of the seat.
  • Rep. Troy Nehls announced on Nov. 29 that he will not seek reelection after this Congress, setting up the open-seat contest.
  • Trump highlighted Trever Nehls’ service as a former Fort Bend County constable and retired U.S. Army colonel while outlining priorities on border security, crime, taxes, regulations and gun rights.
  • Trever Nehls said he was honored by the endorsement and pledged to work to turn the president’s executive actions into permanent law.