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Christian Van Manuel, also known as Christian Manuel Hayes,[1] is an American politician who represents district 22 of the Texas House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, he was sworn in on January 10, 2023.
Christian Manuel | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Deshotel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nederland, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
Manuel was born in Nederland, Texas and raised in Port Arthur. His mother was an educator and his father worked with the U.S. Coast Guard.[2]
Prior to holding public office, Manuel was chief of staff to Representative Joe Deshotel, his predecessor.[2] Manuel worked for Deshotel for 18 years.[2]
Manuel was elected in 2022, receiving 56.5% of the vote against Republican opponent Jacorian Randle.[3] He was sworn in on January 10, 2023.[4]
Manuel is one of three openly gay black people in the 88th Texas legislature.[3]
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