Nathaniel Moran
2023 - Present
2027
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Nathaniel Moran (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 1st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Moran (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Moran served on the Smith County Commissioners Court from 2016 to 2022. He was appointed to the court effective July 22, 2016, to fill the seat left by the suspension of Joel P. Baker.[1]
Biography
Nathaniel Moran was born in Whitehouse, Texas. Moran graduated from Whitehouse High School. He earned a law degree from Texas Tech University. Moran's career experience includes working as an attorney and a partner with Ramey & Flock, P.C. He served as a councilman with the Tyler City Council.[1][2]
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2023-2024
Moran was assigned to the following committees:[Source]
- Committee on Education and the Workforce
- Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
- Higher Education and Workforce Development
- Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Europe
- Oversight and Accountability
- Committee on Judiciary
- Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust
- Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet
- Responsiveness and Accountability to Oversight
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Key votes
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Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025
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Elections
2026
See also: Texas' 1st Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House Texas District 1
Incumbent Nathaniel Moran is running in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 1 on November 3, 2026.
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Endorsements
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2024
See also: Texas' 1st Congressional District election, 2024
Texas' 1st Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Texas District 1
Incumbent Nathaniel Moran won election in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Nathaniel Moran (R) | 100.0 | 258,523 |
Total votes: 258,523 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 1
Incumbent Nathaniel Moran advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 1 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Nathaniel Moran | 100.0 | 84,442 |
Total votes: 84,442 | ||||
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Endorsements
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Pledges
Moran signed the following pledges.
2022
See also: Texas' 1st Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Texas District 1
Nathaniel Moran defeated Jrmar Jefferson in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Nathaniel Moran (R) | 78.1 | 183,224 | |
![]() | Jrmar Jefferson (D) | 21.9 | 51,438 |
Total votes: 234,662 | ||||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 1
Jrmar Jefferson defeated Victor D. Dunn in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 1 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Jrmar Jefferson | 75.9 | 5,607 |
Victor D. Dunn ![]() | 24.1 | 1,783 |
Total votes: 7,390 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 1
Jrmar Jefferson and Victor D. Dunn advanced to a runoff. They defeated Stephen Kocen and Gavin Dass in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 1 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Jrmar Jefferson | 45.5 | 7,411 |
✔ | Victor D. Dunn ![]() | 27.9 | 4,554 | |
Stephen Kocen ![]() | 15.1 | 2,457 | ||
![]() | Gavin Dass ![]() | 11.5 | 1,881 |
Total votes: 16,303 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Rosey Quinn (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 1
Nathaniel Moran defeated Joe McDaniel, Aditya Atholi, and John Porro in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 1 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Nathaniel Moran | 63.0 | 51,312 | |
![]() | Joe McDaniel | 24.2 | 19,708 | |
![]() | Aditya Atholi ![]() | 7.6 | 6,186 | |
![]() | John Porro | 5.2 | 4,238 |
Total votes: 81,444 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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Campaign website
Moran's campaign website stated the following:
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Judge Moran believes life begins at conception. He is dedicated to protecting the life of every unborn child so they can fulfill their specific calling. Judge Moran has been proud to support the recently passed Heartbeat Bill in Texas and looks forward to the day when Roe v. Wade is overturned.
Judge Moran is a strong supporter of law enforcement. As County Judge, he increased law enforcement salaries on average 14%, including a 25% pay raise for entry-level positions to ensure our law enforcement leaders can recruit and retain the very best. Judge Moran recognizes our safety and security depend on a secure border. Because the current administration refuses to act to secure our border, it is a full-scale national security issue. Judge Moran will take strong action to secure our border and stop the influx of drugs, human trafficking, and gang activity coming into our state.
The rights enshrined in the Constitution must be protected. Judge Moran is a strong proponent of the 2nd Amendment. As Smith County Judge, Moran presided over the effort to designate Smith County as a Sanctuary County for the 2nd Amendment, assuring all citizens that their constitutional rights are respected in Smith County.
The federal deficit is out of control, creating serious threats from foreign countries like China. Judge Moran knows that the government has no money – it all belongs to the taxpayers. As County Judge, he took the unprecedented step of decreasing the Smith County property tax rate during the pandemic, and Smith County enjoys one of the lowest tax rates in the state.
As County Judge, Moran worked hard to keep businesses open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Working closely with healthcare leaders across the County, Judge Moran took appropriate precautions while respecting the rights of individuals and businesses to make decisions that were best for themselves and their families.
Ronald Reagan said it best when he stated, “…man is not free unless government is limited.” The current administration is trying to force its way into decisions that are best left to families and individuals. Judge Moran will fight to return the values of personal liberty and family values to our nation. [26] |
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—Nathaniel Moran[27] |
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Notable endorsements
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bullard Banner News, "Smith County Commissioners unanimously appoint Moran as interim county judge," July 26, 2016
- ↑ Nathaniel Moran for U.S. Congress, "About Nathaniel," accessed November 23, 2022
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.185 - To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes." accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2811 - Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Con.Res.9 - Denouncing the horrors of socialism." accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1 - Lower Energy Costs Act," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.J.Res.30 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to 'Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights'." accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.J.Res.7 - Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020." accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "Roll Call 20," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.757 - Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "Roll Call 527," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.757 - Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant." accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.878 - Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives." accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "Social Security Fairness Act of 2023." accessed February 13, 2025
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2 - Secure the Border Act of 2023," accessed February 13, 2025
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024," accessed February 13, 2025
- ↑ Congress.gov, "Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024," accessed February 23, 2024
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025," accessed February 18, 2025
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6090 - Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023," accessed February 13, 2025
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3935 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024," accessed February 13, 2025
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act," accessed February 13, 2025
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.863 - Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors." accessed February 13, 2025
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025," accessed February 13, 2025
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Nathaniel Moran's campaign website, “Values,” accessed January 12, 2022
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Preceded by Louis B. Gohmert Jr. (R) |
U.S. House Texas District 1 2023-Present |
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Smith County Court 2016-2022 |
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