A new Super PAC has announced that it will endorse Brandon Gill in his run to represent the 26th Congressional District in Texas and has already pledged $1 million in support of his campaign.
Luke Thompson, the executive director of the new Super Pac, Right Texas, said in a written statement, “Brandon Gill is THE America First candidate in this race.”
“President Trump’s endorsement makes that clear. Right Texas looks forward to helping elect another strong conservative to Congress. We will have the resources to do our part,” said Thompson, per a social media post by Patrick Svitek, political correspondent for The Texas Tribune.
This pledge comes just days after former President Donald Trump announced that he will be endorsing Gill during the upcoming election, writing in a statement posted to his social media platform Truth Social to say that Gill “is the clear “America First” candidate, and is as loyal and tough as they come.”
“He’s a Cowboy, Businessman, Husband and Father, but also, a True Patriot. Brandon is Strong on SECURING OUR BORDER, STOPPING CRIME, FIGHTING INFLATION, & PROTECTING OUR SECOND AMENDMENT,” wrote Trump.
“He also comes with the love and respect of his father-in-law, a true warrior, Dinesh D’Souza. Brandon will not let you down. Onward to VICTORY!”
Gill announced on November 20 that he is running to replace Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Lewisville), who previously announced that he would retire once his term ended.
“Our homeland is being invaded. Our borders are a free-for-all. Crime is soaring, and our economy is a wrecking ball aimed at the middle class. We’re in dire need of a trailblazer, someone unafraid to take on the power players and entrenched interests, a fighter who embodies our values. Washington, take note: you’re done pushing Texans around,” stated Gill in a news release sent to The Dallas Express.
“Starting now, you’re going to listen to us. I’ve been on the front lines in conservative media, and now I’m ready to take the battle straight to the Swamp. We need to finish the wall, secure the Southern border, balance our budget, unleash our energy industry, restore law and order, and kick weak Republicans who rubber stamp progressives’ agenda out of Congress.”
In addition to Gill, five other Republican candidates have announced their intentions to run for the 26th District Congressional seat: Scott Armey, Clint Burgess, Vlad de Franceschi, Luisa Maria Del Rosal Isais, and Burt Thakur.
Two Democrats, Simon Cardell and Kelvin Leaphart, have also announced that they will be campaigning for the position.