Trump ally Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas announces he won’t seek re-election in 2026
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Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, announced Saturday that he would not seek re-election in 2026 so he could focus on his family, and his own twin brother later announced his candidacy to fill the open seat.
The congressman said he made his decision after talking with his family over Thanksgiving. He has been serving in the US House of Representatives since 2021.
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Nehls, an ally of President Donald Trump, said he notified the Commander in Chief of his plans before making his announcement public.
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Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, announced he will not run for re-election in 2026. (Getty Images)
“Before making this decision, I personally called President Trump and informed him of my plans,” Nehls said. “President Trump has always been a strong ally and true friend to our region, and I wanted him to hear it from me first.”
“It has been the honor of my life to serve this country in the military, to serve our community in law enforcement, and to serve this district in Congress,” he continued. “Thank you for your trust, friendship and prayers.”
Nehls, 57, is a big supporter of Trump’s mass deportation agenda. The House Judiciary Committee advanced legislation earlier this month that would remove barriers to illegal immigrant deportations. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., has introduced a similar measure in the Senate.
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Rep. Troy Nehls said he notified President Donald Trump of his plans before making his announcement public. (Nathan Posner/Getty Images)
The congressman also co-sponsored a bill that would place Trump on the $100 bill honoring the president. He also called for Dulles International Airport to be renamed after Trump and for the Republican Party to support everything Trump says or does.
Nehls previously served as a member of the U.S. Army Reserves and deployed to combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He also worked in law enforcement for many years.
The Texas congressman, R-Ga., announced earlier this month that he would resign in January amid a feud with Trump. He joins a growing list of Republican lawmakers who have decided not to keep their seats, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
The Texas congressman joins a growing list of Republican lawmakers who have decided not to keep their seats. (Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
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After Nehls announced his plans to retire, his identical twin brother, Trever Nehls, said he would run for his brother’s seat.
“I am honored to announce my candidacy for the 22nd Congressional District to continue fighting for the people of this district,” he wrote on Facebook. “District 22 needs a Representative who will follow in Troy’s footsteps and stand shoulder to shoulder with President Trump to defend our conservative values, secure the border, protect our families, and oppose the reckless and radical agenda that Democrats continue to push on the American people. I am ready to take on that fight.”
