By Marni Rose McFallShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberRepresentative Troy Nehls's identical twin brother, Trever Nehls, has announced that he wants to replace his brother in Congress.
Newsweek contacted a press representative for Troy Nehls via email for comment and reached out to Trever Nehls via social media message outside of regular working hours.
Why It Matters
Troy Nehls, a Texas Republican, has added his named to a growing list of lawmakers who are planning on leaving office soon. Troy Nehls is an ally of President Donald Trump and has been an advocate of his immigration crackdown, along with other policies.
...The upcoming midterm elections come as the Republican Party has been in turmoil, split over multiple issues, including the public falling-out between Trump and Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia. This public spat has led to Greene announcing she will leave office in January before the end of her term.
A number of other lawmakers, including Democratic Representative Nancy Pelosi of California, have announced they will not campaign for reelection in 2026.
Both parties are pushing for redrawn congressional maps and seeking more favorable lines in hopes of gaining seats and securing a House majority. Republicans have a narrow majority in the House, 219-213. Historically, the party that does not hold the White House has tended to perform better in midterm elections.
What To Know
Trever Nehls announced his candidacy in a post on Facebook. “I am honored to announce my candidacy for Congressional District 22 to continue fighting for the people of this district,” he wrote.
“I want to thank my brother for his decades of service in the military and in law enforcement where we served together. Troy has always led with integrity, courage, and a relentless commitment to public safety and he put our community first,” Trever Nehls wrote in the post.
Troy Nehls, a three-term congressman spent over three decades in law enforcement and the military, and has served as a police officer, constable and sheriff, as well as in the Army Reserve.
He is a member of the “Anti-Woke” Caucus and serves on the House Judiciary Committee and the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
It wouldn’t be the first time that Trever Nehls has stepped into the shoes of his twin. He succeeded Troy as a constable for Ford Bend County back in 2013, and he won the Republican nomination to succeed him as sheriff of the county in March of 2020.
Like his brother, Trever Nels was in the Army Reserve, where he served for 24 years, and his service included tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In a post announcing his retirement, Troy Nehls said, “I have made the decision, after conversations with my beautiful bride and my girls over the Thanksgiving holiday, to focus on my family and return home after this Congress.”
Troy Nehls' wife Jill is an educator. They have three daughters.
What People Are Saying
Trever Nehls, in a post shared to 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 press upon the American people.
"I’m ready to take up that fight. I know this district. And this district knows me. I will work every day to earn your trust and carry on the tradition of America First leadership that our outgoing Congressman Troy Nehls set. Your support is appreciated and I will strive to proudly represent you.”
What’s Next
Candidates will have until the evening of December 8 to file their candidacy for the seat.
The primary will then take place on March 3, and the general election will be held on November 3, 2026.
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