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| − | '''Troy Nehls''', born April 7, 1968 (age {{age|1968|4|7}}), is a police officer currently serving as the sheriff of [[Fort Bend County]], Texas. | + | '''Troy Nehls''', born April 7, 1968 (age {{age|1968|4|7}}), is a police officer currently serving as the sheriff of [[Fort Bend County]], Texas. A [[Republican]], he is the representative-elect from the state's 22nd congressional district and will take office on January 3, 2021. |
Nehls announced on December 17, 2020 that he would join other Republican representatives-elect in demanding an investigation into the [[2020 Election fraud timeline|2020 election fraud]].<ref>https://twitter.com/SheriffTNehls/status/1339634676261138438</ref> | Nehls announced on December 17, 2020 that he would join other Republican representatives-elect in demanding an investigation into the [[2020 Election fraud timeline|2020 election fraud]].<ref>https://twitter.com/SheriffTNehls/status/1339634676261138438</ref> | ||
Revision as of 21:11, December 23, 2020
| Troy Nehls | |||
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| Sheriff of Fort Bend County From: January 1, 2013 – present | |||
| Predecessor | Milton Wright | ||
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) | ||
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| Party | Republican | ||
| Spouse(s) | Jill Nehls | ||
Troy Nehls, born April 7, 1968 (age 58), is a police officer currently serving as the sheriff of Fort Bend County, Texas. A Republican, he is the representative-elect from the state's 22nd congressional district and will take office on January 3, 2021.
Nehls announced on December 17, 2020 that he would join other Republican representatives-elect in demanding an investigation into the 2020 election fraud.[1]
2020 U.S. House election in Texas' 22nd district
Nehls announced in early December 2019 his run for United States House of Representatives to replace retiring Republican Pete Olson.[2] A possible RINO who opposes Donald Trump[3] in terms of immigration, he ran against conservative activist Kathaleen Wall in the Republican primary,[4] who has advocated for punishing China over the coronavirus.[5] However, he opposes defunding the police[6] and promotes law enforcement.
After winning the primary runoff over Wall, Nehls removed his public support for Trump from his campaign website.[7]
Facing Democrat Sri Kulkarni, who has previously been arrested for cocaine,[8] Nehls won the general election to succeed Olson in the increasingly liberal district.[9]
Political positions
Troy Nehls vigorously attacked the 2nd amendment[10], and the media praised him for promoting "gun safety".
References
- ↑ https://twitter.com/SheriffTNehls/status/1339634676261138438
- ↑ Fort Bend County Sheriff Nehls announces bid for Congress
- ↑ Who is the real Troy Nehls
- ↑ Troy Nehls and Kathaleen Wall headed to runoff race for District 22 seat
- ↑ Kathaleen Wall Ad - China
- ↑ Defund
- ↑ Trump endorses Nehls, but sheriff remains silent
- ↑ New CLF Ad Blasts Kulkarni’s Reckless Behavior And Ideas
- ↑ Two references:
- ↑ Troy Nehls Attacks Texas Gun Owners
External links
- Official Website
- Profile at Ballotpedia