TX-22 Republican nominee?
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MAR 10, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
GenderMale
LocationTexas
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BackgroundU.S. Army Reserve officer (retired colonel)
EducationU.S. Army War College — M.S., Military Strategic Studies
Notable personal detailsTrever J. Nehls is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Texas’s 22nd Congressional District (2026). He is a retired U.S. Army Reserve colonel and has described deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. He previously served as the elected constable for Fort Bend County Precinct 4 (2013–2020) and has worked in business as the founder of Nehls Consulting, LLC.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lower taxes, fewer regulations, and a pro-growth agenda to reduce costs for families and strengthen the economy; emphasizes cutting taxes and regulations as part of an America First approach.
Immigration & Border
The candidate supports stronger border security and enforcement of immigration laws and frames immigration as a public-safety issue. The campaign emphasizes securing the border and enforcing immigration laws and the campaign messaging aligns with President Trump–style tougher-border policies. Public endorsements and media coverage describe the candidate as pledging to continue his brother’s enforcement-focused approach to immigration policy.
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Climate & Energy
Supports expanding domestic energy production and emphasizes energy independence and prosperity through increased U.S. energy development rather than aggressive emissions regulation. Positions prioritize market/production-focused approaches to energy while opposing what are described as burdensome federal environmental policies.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports and will defend Second Amendment rights and emphasizes strong support and full funding for law enforcement as a means to keep communities safe.
News
Trever Nehls has won the Republican nomination for Texas’ 22nd Congressional District, defeating Rebecca Clark in the GOP primary. He is running to replace his identical twin brother, Rep. Troy Nehls, who is not seeking reelection and has endorsed him. Trever Nehls has also received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump and will move on to the general election in November.
Trever Nehls Wins GOP Nomination in Texas' 22nd Congressional District
This congressman wanted to retire. His identical twin could make history by replacing him
Rep. Troy Nehls could be replaced by his identical twin brother Trever in Congress
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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