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Brandon
Gill

Brandon Gill is the Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th Congressional District, serving since 2025.

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Background

Brandon Gill is a Republican U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th Congressional District, having taken office in January 2025. The FEC lists him as an incumbent candidate for the November 2026 general election. 14

According to his campaign biography, Gill was born on a U.S. Air Force base in New Mexico and grew up on a cattle ranch outside Abilene, Texas. He graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College with degrees in economics and history. 104

Before entering Congress, Gill worked as a Wall Street investment banker and later as an analyst at a global, multi-strategy hedge fund, according to his campaign biography. He subsequently founded DC Enquirer, described as a conservative news outlet. These details come from his own campaign materials. 10

Gill ran for and won the seat representing Texas's 26th District, beginning his congressional service in 2025. No prior elected offices are identified in the sources reviewed. 14

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 26, Texas
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th Congressional District
Website
brandongillforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 6
    news
    Gill reports $4.68 million Q3 fundraising haul, pledges $1.1M to NRCC

    Gill announced raising approximately $4.68 million in the third quarter of 2026. He pledged $1.1 million to the NRCC and made about $300,000 in direct contributions to other Republican candidates. Bloomberg Government noted the haul in the context of his Oversight Committee leadership bid.

    Brandon Gill Announces Massive Fundraising Haul Ahead ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 1
    endorsement
    VP JD Vance praises Gill as 'one of the Republican Party's great all-stars' at South Texas rally

    Vice President JD Vance hailed Rep. Brandon Gill at a South Texas election rally, calling him one of the Republican Party's great all-stars, though the available source does not establish a formal campaign endorsement in the TX-26 race specifically.

    ‘One of the Republican Party’s great all-stars’: Vance hails Rep. Gill at South Texas election rally · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 1
    news
    Local candidate guide confirms Gill vs. Shook in TX-26 general election on November 3

    The Cross Timbers Gazette published a candidate guide listing Gill (R) and Steven Shook (D) as the major-party candidates for Texas's 26th Congressional District. Early voting in Denton County is scheduled for October 19–30 and the general election is November 3.

    Meet the Candidates: U.S. House District 26 - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 28
    filing
    Gill introduces Barron's Law targeting commercial trucking licenses and immigration compliance

    Gill introduced Barron's Law, requiring lawful status and work authorization for commercial truck drivers, English-proficiency testing, anti-fraud measures, and penalties up to $25,000 for carriers knowingly employing ineligible drivers. Gill said the bill aimed to prevent road deaths and ensure truckers 'are here lawfully and speak our language.'

    Rep. Gill Introduces Barron's Law · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 25
    news
    Gill attacks Democratic opponent's push to abolish ICE

    Gill publicly criticized a Democratic colleague described as a 'Latina Power' Democrat for pushing to abolish ICE, continuing his immigration-focused messaging ahead of the midterms.

    Brandon Gill Torches ‘Latina Power’ Democrat’s Push to Abolish ICE · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 22
    news
    Gill publicly criticizes Democrats over immigration and voter replacement rhetoric

    Gill drew attention for sharply criticizing Democrats, arguing they do not care about getting votes from Americans and are 'happy to replace Americans,' according to a Twitchy report dated September 22.

    Brandon Gill Officially Out of GAFs Calling Democrats OUT for Disrespecting Americans and BOOMITY · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 15
    news
    Gill announces bid for House Oversight Committee top Republican slot

    Brandon Gill announced his candidacy to become the Republicans' top member (ranking member) on the House Oversight Committee, a party leadership position separate from his TX-26 re-election race.

    Brandon Gill Announces Bid for House Oversight Committee Leadership · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Rep. Jim Banks official
    Listed on Gill's campaign endorsement page; no date or cycle specified. brandongillforcongress.com
  • Young Conservatives of Texas organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile endorsement list; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • National Right to Life organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile endorsement list; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Bull Moose Victory PAC organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile endorsement list; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Sen. Ted Cruz official
    Listed on Gill's campaign endorsement page and iVoterGuide; no date or cycle specified. brandongillforcongress.com
  • Rep. Troy Nehls official
    Listed on Gill's campaign endorsement page; no date or cycle specified. brandongillforcongress.com
  • Rep. Lauren Boebert official
    Listed on Gill's campaign endorsement page and reported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date or cycle specified. brandongillforcongress.com
  • Kari Lake official
    Listed on Gill's campaign endorsement page; no date or cycle specified. brandongillforcongress.com
  • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene official
    Reported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Gen. Michael Flynn other
    Listed on Gill's campaign endorsement page; no date or cycle specified. brandongillforcongress.com
  • Texas Alliance for Life organization
    Listed Gill as endorsed candidate for U.S. Representative, District 26, on its 2026 endorsements page. No separate endorsement date given. texasallianceforlife.org
  • Susan B. Anthony List organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile endorsement list; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Oil & Gas Workers Association organization
    Listed in iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile endorsement list; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Donald Trump official
    Listed on Gill's campaign endorsement page; no date or cycle specified. brandongillforcongress.com
  • Rep. Jim Jordan official
    Listed on Gill's campaign endorsement page and reported by candidate on iVoterGuide; no date or cycle specified. brandongillforcongress.com
  • Rep. Ronny Jackson official
    Listed on Gill's campaign endorsement page; no date or cycle specified. brandongillforcongress.com
  • Eagle Forum PAC organization
    Announced endorsement of Gill for the 2026 general election. eagleforum.org · Sep 11, 2026
  • The Bull Moose Project organization
    Endorsed Gill for reelection in a statement dated July 1, 2026. bullmooseproject.org · Jul 1, 2026
  • Club for Growth PAC organization
    Endorsed Gill on February 5, 2024, for the TX-26 race. This predates the 2026 reelection campaign. clubforgrowth.org · Feb 5, 2024

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$4.22M
Spent
$2.93M
Cash on hand
$1.41M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4TX26149(opens in a new tab)

Sources 15

  1. [1] Brandon Gill Announces Massive Fundraising Haul Ahead ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  2. [2] ‘One of the Republican Party’s great all-stars’: Vance hails Rep. Gill at South Texas election rally(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  3. [3] Meet the Candidates: U.S. House District 26 - Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  4. [4] Rep. Gill Introduces Barron's Law(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  5. [5] Brandon Gill Torches ‘Latina Power’ Democrat’s Push to Abolish ICE(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  6. [6] Brandon Gill Officially Out of GAFs Calling Democrats OUT for Disrespecting Americans and BOOMITY(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  7. [7] Voter Guide Profile for TX U.S. Rep., Dist.26 candidate - Brandon Gill(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  8. [8] Brandon Gill Announces Bid for House Oversight Committee Leadership(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
  9. [9] Go for Gill!(opens in a new tab) Sep 11, 2026
  10. [10] Voter Guide Profile for TX U.S. Rep., Dist.26 candidate - Brandon Gill(opens in a new tab) Sep 9, 2026
  11. [11] Endorsement of Brandon Gill - The Bull Moose Project(opens in a new tab) Jul 1, 2026
  12. [12] 2026 Primary Runoff & General Election Endorsements -(opens in a new tab) Nov 25, 2025
  13. [13] Club for Growth PAC Endorses Brandon Gill in TX-26 Race(opens in a new tab) Feb 5, 2024
  14. [14] Endorsements | brandongillforcongress.com(opens in a new tab) Jan 2, 2024
  15. [15] Issues | brandongillforcongress.com(opens in a new tab) Aug 5, 2021
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