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Nathaniel Moran
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Candidate, U.S. House Texas District 1

U.S. House Texas District 1
Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

2

Predecessor
Prior offices
Smith County Court

Compensation

Base salary

$174,000

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

Law

Texas Tech University School of Law

Personal
Birthplace
Whitehouse, Texas
Profession
Attorney
Contact

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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]

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Key votes

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Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025

The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, and ended on January 3, 2025. At the start of the session, Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023-2025
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Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) (216-212)
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Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) (220-209)
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Elections

2026

See also: Texas' 1st Congressional District election, 2026

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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.

Candidate
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Nathaniel Moran (R)

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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
Image of Nathaniel Moran
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
Image of Nathaniel Moran
Nathaniel Moran
 
100.0
 
84,442

Total votes: 84,442
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Pledges

Moran signed the following pledges.

  • Taxpayer Protection Pledge, Americans for Tax Reform

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
Image of Nathaniel Moran
Nathaniel Moran (R)
 
78.1
 
183,224
Image of Jrmar Jefferson
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
Image of Jrmar Jefferson
Jrmar Jefferson
 
75.9
 
5,607
Image of Victor D. Dunn
Victor D. Dunn Candidate Connection
 
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
Image of Jrmar Jefferson
Jrmar Jefferson
 
45.5
 
7,411
Image of Victor D. Dunn
Victor D. Dunn Candidate Connection
 
27.9
 
4,554
Image of Stephen Kocen
Stephen Kocen Candidate Connection
 
15.1
 
2,457
Image of Gavin Dass
Gavin Dass Candidate Connection
 
11.5
 
1,881

Total votes: 16,303
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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
Image of Nathaniel Moran
Nathaniel Moran
 
63.0
 
51,312
Image of Joe McDaniel
Joe McDaniel
 
24.2
 
19,708
Image of Aditya Atholi
Aditya Atholi Candidate Connection
 
7.6
 
6,186
Image of John Porro
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:

  • Sanctity of Life

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.

  • Public Safety & Border Security

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.

  • Pro-2nd Amendment

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.

  • Fiscal Responsibility

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.

  • Pro-Liberty

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.

  • Stop Government Overreach

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]

—Nathaniel Moran[27]

Campaign finance summary


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Nathaniel Moran campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2026* U.S. House Texas District 1Candidacy Declared general$200,019 $131,496
2024* U.S. House Texas District 1Won general$1,084,377 $822,175
2022U.S. House Texas District 1Won general$1,051,039 $932,295
Grand total$2,335,435 $1,885,966
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

Notable endorsements

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Notable candidate endorsements by Nathaniel Moran
EndorseeElectionStageOutcome
Donald Trump  source  (Conservative Party, R) President of the United States (2024) GeneralWon General

See also


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Footnotes

  1. 1.0 1.1 Bullard Banner News, "Smith County Commissioners unanimously appoint Moran as interim county judge," July 26, 2016
  2. Nathaniel Moran for U.S. Congress, "About Nathaniel," accessed November 23, 2022
  3. Congress.gov, "H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024," accessed February 23, 2024
  4. 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
  5. Congress.gov, "H.R.2811 - Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023," accessed February 23, 2024
  6. Congress.gov, "H.Con.Res.9 - Denouncing the horrors of socialism." accessed February 23, 2024
  7. Congress.gov, "H.R.1 - Lower Energy Costs Act," accessed February 23, 2024
  8. 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
  9. Congress.gov, "H.J.Res.7 - Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020." accessed February 23, 2024
  10. Congress.gov, "H.R.3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023," accessed February 23, 2024
  11. Congress.gov, "Roll Call 20," accessed February 23, 2024
  12. Congress.gov, "H.Res.757 - Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.," accessed February 23, 2024
  13. Congress.gov, "Roll Call 527," accessed February 23, 2024
  14. Congress.gov, "H.Res.757 - Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant." accessed February 23, 2024
  15. Congress.gov, "H.Res.878 - Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives." accessed February 23, 2024
  16. Congress.gov, "Social Security Fairness Act of 2023." accessed February 13, 2025
  17. Congress.gov, "H.R.2 - Secure the Border Act of 2023," accessed February 13, 2025
  18. Congress.gov, "H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024," accessed February 13, 2025
  19. Congress.gov, "Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024," accessed February 23, 2024
  20. Congress.gov, "H.R.8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025," accessed February 18, 2025
  21. Congress.gov, "H.R.6090 - Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023," accessed February 13, 2025
  22. Congress.gov, "H.R.3935 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024," accessed February 13, 2025
  23. Congress.gov, "H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act," accessed February 13, 2025
  24. Congress.gov, "H.Res.863 - Impeaching Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, for high crimes and misdemeanors." accessed February 13, 2025
  25. Congress.gov, "H.R.9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025," accessed February 13, 2025
  26. Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  27. Nathaniel Moran's campaign website, “Values,” accessed January 12, 2022

Political offices
Preceded by
Louis B. Gohmert Jr. (R)
U.S. House Texas District 1
2023-Present
Succeeded by
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Preceded by
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2016-2022
Succeeded by
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