'Our Nation Needs True Conservative Leaders': Rep. Jim Banks Makes His Choice In Contested Texas Republican Primary

On Tuesday, Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) announced his choice for the contested Republican primary in Texas' 26th congressional district. Banks, elected to Congress in 2016, chose America First candidate Brandon Gill after 45th President Donald Trump endorsed him, and his campaign raised at least $1.5 million in fundraising.

"Our nation needs true conservative leaders who will fight to secure our border and restore fiscal sanity in Washington," Banks said. "In TX-26, Brandon Gill is endorsed by President Trump and is the future of our conservative movement. Brandon has my complete endorsement!"

After announcing his run for Congress in November, Gill has seen considerable success in recent months. The Brandon Gill for Texas congressional campaign committee raised nearly $500,000 in the first 42 days following his announcement, while the Right Texas PAC raised another $1 million to support Gill's candidacy.

The Texas congressional candidate's momentum is likely partly due to President Trump endorsing Gill after the young family man announced his bid to replace retiring Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX). Upon his announcement, Gill also earned the endorsement of other prominent conservatives like Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), and the Dallas Young Republicans.

"It is my great honor to ENDORSE Brandon Gill for U.S. Congress in Texas-26. He is the clear 'America First' candidate and is as loyal and tough as they come. He's a Cowboy, Businessman, Husband and Father, but also, a True Patriot," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Brandon is Strong on SECURING OUR BORDER, STOPPING CRIME, FIGHTING INFLATION, & PROTECTING OUR SECOND AMENDMENT. He also comes with the love and respect of his father-in-law, a true warrior, Dinesh D'Souza. Brandon will not let you down. Onward to VICTORY!"

Gill responded to the endorsement by the leading Republican presidential candidate by writing, "I am humbled and honored to share that I've been officially endorsed by President Donald J. Trump in my run for US Congress in TX-26. To the people of TX-26 and President Trump: I will not let you down."

Congressman Nehls, a fellow Texan, endorsed Gill on the day of his announcement. "Brandon Gill is a friend & a man I trust to be a bold, fearless fighter & champion of conservative values," Nehls said. "I trust Brandon will fight to secure the border. I trust Brandon will put America First & help continue the MAGA movement in North Texas. I proudly endorse Brandon & urge all voters in the district to support him."

The Dallas Young Republicans, one of the most successful Republican clubs in the state of Texas, also endorsed Gill, writing, "Mr. Gill is a successful young father, husband, and Christian with deep blue-collar roots in rural Texas who exhibits TRUE America First values. As the situation across the country continues to become more dire under the failed policies of the Biden administration, we need a new generation of leaders to step up for the challenging road ahead. We believe that Mr. Gill has what it takes to advocate for Texans successfully in Congress. His positions on border security, energy security, law and order, and reform inside the Republican Party are a breath of fresh air - he is the true conservative choice in this election."

Gill joins a host of other candidates vying for the nomination, including Tony Gonzalez's former Chief of Staff, Luisa del Rosal, Southlake Mayor John Huffman, Scott Armey, and several others. 

"Today I filed to run for US Congress from Texas' 26th Congressional District, to fill the seat currently held by [Michael Burgess] after he retires," Gill wrote on X/Twitter when he first announced on November 20. "We desperately need conservative warriors in Washington who represent real America, not the Swamp. I look forward to representing the great people of North Texas."

"Congressional Democrats and the Biden Administration have failed us. Our homeland is being invaded. Our borders are a free-for-all. Crime is soaring, and our economy is a wrecking ball aimed at the middle class. We're in dire need of a trailblazer, someone unafraid to take on the power players and entrenched interests, a fighter who embodies our values," Gill said in a press release. "Washington, take note: you're done pushing Texans around. Starting now, you're going to listen to us. I've been on the front lines in conservative media, and now I'm ready to take the battle straight to the Swamp. We need to finish the wall, secure the Southern border, balance our budget, unleash our energy industry, restore law and order, and kick weak Republicans who rubber stamp progressives' agenda out of Congress."

Gill, who resides in Flower Mound, Texas, is a native-born Texan who attended Dartmouth University and worked on Wall Street for several years before founding the DC Enquirer and returning to the Lone Star State. He has additionally collaborated on the new film 'Police State' directed by Dinesh D'Souza. Gill is married to conservative influencer Danielle D'Souza Gill and has a newborn daughter.

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