(TEXAS SCORECARD) – Representative-elect Brandon Gill has been elected to serve as freshman class president of the upcoming United States Congress.
The announcement for Gill, a Republican who will succeed Rep. Michael C. Burgess in Texas’ 26th congressional district, was first made by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) on Friday morning.
“The new member class joining us in January has elected STRONG leadership. Together, we will make this country great again. Congratulations!” wrote Emmer on X.
Alongside Gill, new Republican congressmen Riley Moore of West Virginia, Michael Baumgartner of Washington, and Brian Jack of Georgia will also serve in freshman leadership positions.
Gill penned a letter earlier this week making his case for leading the class and pointing out that the job requires good communication skills. Before running for Congress, Gill spent “several years in the conservative media world.”
“This includes starting a news outlet (the D.C. Enquirer) that President Trump reads and shares on his social media and in various capacities with other news outlets as well,” read the letter. “I want my experience and relationships in the conservative media ecosystem to be a resource for you all.”
Gill told Texas Scorecard that it was an honor to be selected for the position in the 119th Congress, and that the upcoming freshman class was “incredibly impressive.”
“I cannot wait to fight together to pass President Trump’s agenda that will lock down our border, deport Biden’s illegal aliens, cut taxes and regulations, unleash our energy sector, slash inflation, end the weaponized bureaucracy, and protect our children from the Left’s perverted woke ideologies,” stated Gill. “It’s time to get to work. We have a country to save!”
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, a congressman from Texas’ 22nd congressional district, congratulated Gill and said he looked forward to working with him “to advance President Trump’s America First agenda to make America great again.”
Before skating to victory against Democrat Ernest Lineberger III by 27 percentage points on November 5, Gill faced a competitive Republican primary for the open seat following Burgess’ retirement.
Still, he secured critical support in the primary—including the endorsement of President-elect Donald Trump. It helped him win the March 5 primary by 44 points against the second-highest vote-getter, financial adviser Scott Armey.
Gill is married to Danielle D’Souza Gill, the daughter of prominent conservative political commentator and director Dinesh D’Souza.
