Brandon Gill
Brandon Gill | |
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| Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 26th district | |
| Assuming office January 3, 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Michael C. Burgess |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brandon Gene Gill February 26, 1994 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Danielle D'Souza (m. 2017) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Dinesh D'Souza (father-in-law) |
| Education | Dartmouth College (BA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Brandon Gene Gill[1] (born February 26, 1994)[2] is an American politician and investment banker who is the representative-elect for Texas's 26th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.[3] Gill won the Republican primary for the district on March 5, 2024.[4] Gill defeated Democrat Ernest Lineberger III in the general election.[5]
Early life and education
[edit]Gill was born on a United States Air Force base to a father who served as an officer in the United States Air Force. Gill grew up on a cattle ranch outside of Abilene, Texas. He attended Dartmouth College, where he headed the conservative student newspaper The Dartmouth Review and graduated cum laude from with a Bachelors in history and economics.[6]
Career
[edit]After graduating, Gill worked in finance as an investment banker.[7]
Gill founded the news website D.C. Enquirer in 2018, with which Gill said he was "going to bat for President Trump in the public square". He marketed his father-in-law Dinesh D'Souza's 2022 film 2000 Mules, a political film claiming the 2020 United States presidential election was stolen.[8][2]
Gill announced he would seek the Republican nomination in Texas' 26th congressional district, seeking to succeed retiring incumbent Michael Burgess. Gill had moved to the district from New York City a year prior to Burgess announcing his retirement. Gill said that he would step back from his role as an editor for the D.C. Enquirer to run for office. He was endorsed by former-President Trump and Texas Senator Ted Cruz.[2] Gill won the primary with over 50% of the vote, avoiding a runoff, and won the general election due to the district's strong Republican lean. Gill will be become the youngest sitting House Republican.[7] Gill said that he hoped to join the House Freedom Caucus if elected into office.[2]
Gill stated that "fortifying the border" would be his principal policy objective.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Gill married Danielle D'Souza in 2017, the daughter of political commentator Dinesh D'Souza. They have a daughter, Marigold, and live in Flower Mound, Texas.
References
[edit]- ^ "Rep. Brandon Gill - R Texas, 26th - Biography". LegiStorm. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ a b c d e "Southlake mayor and Dinesh D'Souza's son-in-law lead pack in open North Texas congressional primary". Texas Tribune. February 14, 2024.
- ^ "Trump-backed candidate Brandon Gill will succeed U.S. Rep. Burgess in District 26 seat". KERA News. 6 November 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
- ^ "GOP navigates primary minefield as it tries to secure House control". Politico. March 7, 2024.
- ^ "Brandon Gill claims victory in Republican primary to replace U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess". Dallas Morning News. March 5, 2024.
- ^ "Meet Brandon Gill". Brandon Gill For Congress.
- ^ a b "Brandon Gill Wins Republican Primary Race to Succeed Congressman Michael Burgess". The Texan. March 6, 2024.
- ^ Gilbert, David (March 6, 2024). "He Promoted an Election Conspiracy Film. Now He's Headed for Congress". WIRED. Retrieved March 7, 2024.