Brandon Gill
Brandon Gill | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| 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 Clovis, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Danielle D'Souza (m. 2017) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Dinesh D'Souza (father-in-law) |
| Education | Dartmouth College (BA) |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
Brandon Gene Gill[1] (born February 26, 1994)[2] is an American politician, media proprietor, and former investment banker serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 26th congressional district since 2025.[3] A member of the Republican Party, he is the youngest Republican member of Congress. His district is anchored in Denton County, a suburban county north of Dallas and Fort Worth.
Born in New Mexico and raised on a ranch in Texas, Gill graduated from Dartmouth College with a bachelor's degree in history and economics. After a brief career as an investment banker, Gill founded the online newspaper D.C. Enquirer in 2018. He worked as publisher and editor-in-chief of the paper until moving back to Texas in 2022, two years before winning election to the U.S. House of Representatives at age 30.
Early life and education
[edit]Gill was born in Clovis, New Mexico, 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.[4]
Career
[edit]After graduating, Gill worked in finance as an investment banker.[5]
Gill founded the online newspaper 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.[6][2]
U.S. House of Representatives
[edit]Elections
[edit]2024 U.S. House election
[edit]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 President Donald Trump and Texas Senator Ted Cruz.[2] Gill won the primary with over 50% of the vote, before winning the general election. Gill said that he hoped to join the House Freedom Caucus if elected into office.[2][7] Gill defeated Democratic nominee Ernest Lineberger III in the general election.[8]
Tenure
[edit]Rep. Gill was sworn in to the 119th United States Congress on January 3, 2025. Gill is the youngest sitting House Republican.[5] He is a member of the new House Department of Government Efficiency Committee.[9]
Committee assignments
[edit]Political positions
[edit]Gill stated that "fortifying the border" would be his principal policy objective.[2] He supports mass deportations and has shared false claims about migrants eating household pets.[10] Gill circulated a petition calling for the deportation of Somali-born Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar after Omar gave an interview, advising undocumented people to "refrain from disclosing information" when 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]
In June 2025, Gill commented on a video of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani eating with his hands, "Civilized people in America don't eat like this. If you refuse to adopt Western customs, go back to the Third World."[16]
Electoral history
[edit]2024
[edit]| 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
[edit]Gill married Danielle D'Souza, the daughter of conservative political commentator Dinesh D'Souza, in 2017.[18] They have two children and live in Flower Mound, Texas.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rep. Brandon Gill - R Texas, 26th - Biography". LegiStorm. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Choi, Matthew (February 14, 2024). "Southlake mayor and Dinesh D'Souza's son-in-law lead pack in open North Texas congressional primary". The Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024.
- ^ McPhate, Christian (November 5, 2024). "Trump-Backed Candidate Brandon Gill Will Succeed U.S. Rep. Burgess in District 26 Seat". KERA-TV. Archived from the original on November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Meet Brandon Gill". Brandon Gill For Congress.
- ^ a b "Brandon Gill Wins Republican Primary Race to Succeed Congressman Michael Burgess". The Texan. March 6, 2024.
- ^ Gilbert, David (March 6, 2024). "He Promoted an Election Conspiracy Film. Now He's Headed for Congress". WIRED. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ^ Mutnick, Ally; Fernandez, Madison (March 7, 2024). "GOP Navigates Primary Minefield as it Tries to Secure House Control". Politico.
- ^ Morton, Joseph (March 6, 2024). "Brandon Gill Claims Victory in Republican Primary to Replace U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess". The Dallas Morning News.
- ^ Birle, Jack (January 21, 2025). "Marjorie Taylor Greene announces Republicans picked for House DOGE committee". Washington Examiner. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Holt, Jared (January 7, 2025). "How Rep. Brandon Gill Went from Clickbait to Congress". MSNBC. Archived from the original on January 7, 2025.
- ^ Timotija, Filip (February 4, 2025). "Freshman Texas Lawmaker Calling for Deportation of Ilhan Omar". The Hill. Archived from the original on February 4, 2025.
- ^ Haner, Joanne (December 16, 2024). "Incoming House Republican: 'We need a lot more Daniel Pennys'". The Hill. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- ^ Commander, Anna (February 4, 2025). "Republican Suggests Turning Gaza 'Into Mar-a-Lago' After Trump Announcement". Newsweek. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
- ^ Rahman, Billal (March 3, 2025). "Donald Trump to Replace Benjamin Franklin on $100 Bill Under GOP Proposal". Newsweek. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ Solender, Andrew (March 18, 2025). "House Republicans move swiftly to impeach judge targeted by Trump". Axios.
- ^ Rahman, Khaleda (June 30, 2025). "Republican Tells Zohran Mamdani: 'Go Back to the Third World'". Newsweek. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ^ "Texas 26th Congressional District Election Results". New York Times. November 5, 2024.
- ^ Holt, Jared (January 10, 2025). "Opinion | Brandon Gill — from clickbait to Congress". Yahoo! News. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
- ^ Smith, Mark (November 28, 2023). "Flower Mound Man Launches Congressional Campaign". The Cross Timbers Gazette. Archived from the original on December 1, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.