Brandon Gill
American politician (born 1994) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brandon Gene Gill[1] (born February 26, 1994)[2] is an American politician, news website founder and former investment banker who is the representative for Texas's 26th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.[3] Gill won the Republican primary for the district on March 5, 2024.[4] Gill defeated Democratic nominee Ernest Lineberger III in the general election.[5]
Brandon Gill | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 26th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Michael C. Burgess |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brandon Gene Gill February 26, 1994 New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Danielle D'Souza (m. 2017) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Dinesh D'Souza (father-in-law) |
| Education | Dartmouth College (BA) |
| Website | House website |
Early life and education
Gill was born on a United States Air Force base to a father who served as an officer in the United States Air Force. Gill grew up on a cattle ranch in Eula, Texas. He attended Dartmouth College, where he headed the conservative student newspaper The Dartmouth Review and graduated cum laude with a Bachelors in history and economics.[6]
Career
After graduating, Gill worked in finance as an investment banker.[7]
Gill founded the news website D.C. Enquirer in 2018, saying that he was "going to bat for President Trump in the public square." He marketed his father-in-law Dinesh D'Souza's 2022 film 2000 Mules, a political film stating the 2020 United States presidential election was stolen.[8][2]
U.S. House of Representatives
Gill announced he would seek the Republican nomination in Texas' 26th congressional district, seeking to succeed retiring incumbent Michael Burgess. Gill had moved to the district from New York City a year prior to Burgess announcing his retirement. Gill said that he would step back from his role as an editor for the D.C. Enquirer to run for office. He was endorsed by former-President Trump and Texas Senator Ted Cruz.[2] Gill won the primary with over 50% of the vote, avoiding a runoff, and won the general election due to the district's strong Republican lean. Gill is the youngest sitting House Republican.[7] Gill said that he hoped to join the House Freedom Caucus if elected into office.[2] Gill is a member of the new House Department of Government Efficiency Committee.[9]
Political positions
Gill stated that "fortifying the border" would be his principal policy objective.[2] He supports mass deportations and has shared claims about migrants eating household pets.[10] Gill called for Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar to be deported to her birth country of Somalia after Omar gave an interview containing advice to illegal aliens being questioned by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. [11]
At an event hosted by the New York Young Republican Club, Gill praised Daniel Penny, who was acquitted of manslaughter for the killing of Jordan Neely. Gill said, "I think we need a lot more Daniel Pennys in this country, because we have far too many Jordan Neelys."[12] Gill celebrated Penny's acquittal on X, posting "It's still not illegal to be white.”[10]
Gill supports President Trump's proposal to redevelop the Gaza Strip, stating "President Trump is bringing peace to the Middle East, just as he promised. PROMISES KEPT."[13]
In March 2025, Gill submitted a bill to put Trump's face on the $100 note once his second term ends.[14] That same month, Gill also introduced articles of impeachment against a judge for ruling against the Trump administration.[15]
Electoral history
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brandon Gill | 49,876 | 58.4 | |
| Republican | Scott Armey | 12,400 | 14.5 | |
| Republican | John Huffman | 8,559 | 10.0 | |
| Republican | Luisa del Rosal | 3,949 | 4.6 | |
| Republican | Doug Robison | 2,999 | 3.5 | |
| Republican | Mark Rutledge | 2,130 | 2.5 | |
| Republican | Joel Krause | 1,959 | 2.3 | |
| Republican | Neena Biswas | 1,665 | 1.9 | |
| Republican | Burt Thakur | 975 | 1.1 | |
| Republican | Vlad de Franceschi | 572 | 0.7 | |
| Republican | Jason Kergosien | 366 | 0.4 | |
| Total votes | 85,450 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Brandon Gill | 241,096 | 62.1 | |
| Democratic | Ernest Lineberger | 138,558 | 35.7 | |
| Libertarian | Phil Gray | 8,773 | 2.3 | |
| Total votes | 388,427 | 100 | ||
Personal life
Gill married Danielle D'Souza, the daughter of conservative political commentator Dinesh D'Souza, in 2017.[17] They have a daughter, Marigold, and live in Flower Mound, Texas.[18]
References
External links
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