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Nathaniel
Moran

Nathaniel Moran is the Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Texas's 1st Congressional District, first elected in 2022.

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Background

Nathaniel Moran is a Republican U.S. Representative serving Texas's 1st Congressional District, having first taken office in January 2023. He grew up in Whitehouse, Texas, attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point for two years before transferring to Texas Tech University, where he earned a B.A. in Russian Language and Area Studies (1997), an MBA (1998), and a J.D. (2002). 12

After law school, Moran settled in Tyler, Texas, and practiced civil law with a focus on business and commercial litigation and transactional work. He entered local government by serving on the Tyler City Council from 2005 to 2009, including a term as mayor pro tem in 2009. 12

Moran was appointed Smith County Judge in 2016, won a full term in 2018, and held that post until his successful 2022 congressional bid. He currently resides in Whitehouse, Texas, with his family. 12

Moran is the incumbent candidate in the November 3, 2026 general election for Texas's 1st Congressional District. 3711

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 1, Texas
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Texas's 1st Congressional District
Website
nathanielmoran.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 10
    poll
    Forecast model gives Moran 99.7% win probability and +40.1-point projected margin

    Call the Map projected Moran ahead by 40.1 points and assigned him a 99.7% win probability in the TX-01 race. This is a model forecast, not a published poll.

    TX-01: Moran >99 in 100 — Call the Map · Sep 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 7
    filing
    Moran and Democrat Yolanda Prince listed as general-election candidates in TX-01

    CivicAlign listed incumbent Republican Moran and Democrat Yolanda Prince as the two general-election candidates in Texas's 1st Congressional District, with Election Day set for November 3, 2026.

    Texas 1st Congressional District 2026 | CivicAlign · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 3
    news
    Moran appears on KLTV to discuss AI guardrails, affordability, and reelection bid

    Moran gave a local television interview on KLTV covering his positions on AI guardrails, shipbuilding, affordability, and his 2026 reelection campaign. The appearance was not described as a debate.

    ETX Politics: U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran talks AI guardrails, affordability and reelection bid · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 26
    poll
    Outside analysis estimates Moran's advantage at +50.8 points; no general-election poll published

    The Political Group estimated Moran's 'starting line' at +50.8 points based on past election results. The group noted no 2026 polls had been published for the race. This is an analytical estimate, not a published poll.

    What It Would Take for Yolanda Prince to Win TX-01 in 2026 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 24
    filing
    Moran introduces H.R. 10582, bipartisan film and TV production tax credit bill

    Moran introduced the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act (H.R. 10582), a bipartisan bill to create a federal tax credit for qualifying U.S. film and television production, with additional incentives for rural Opportunity Zone and disaster-area productions. The bill was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee and is a legislative proposal, not enacted law.

    Moran, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 19
    news
    Moran quoted saying Congress should not 'be in a hurry' on AI regulation

    USA TODAY quoted Moran in coverage of bipartisan AI safety legislation, saying 'We don't need to be in a hurry' and 'We need to make sure to be prudent and wise in our decision-making' regarding efforts to regulate or slow dangerous AI models.

    Many in Congress want to rein in AI. They're split on whether to hurry. · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 14
    endorsement
    NFIB FedPAC endorses Moran for reelection in TX-01

    The National Federation of Independent Business named Moran among its endorsed Texas congressional candidates for the 2026 election cycle, citing his pro-small-business record.

    Texas Small Businesses Endorse Pro-Small Business Candidates for Election to Congress · Sep 14, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Jul 15
    filing
    Moran files Q2 campaign finance report showing $406,400 raised and $777,500 cash on hand

    Moran's second-quarter FEC filing reported $406,400 raised, $269,300 spent, and $777,500 cash on hand at the end of the period. The Political Group's summary of FEC data through June 30 confirmed cash on hand of $777,546.

    Press Release: Moran Highlights Tax Cut Impacts on East Texas Families and Businesses · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • East Texans for Liberty PAC organization
    Listed in an earlier iVoterGuide profile; no endorsement date or specific election specified. ivoterguide.com
  • Sheriff Johnwayne Valdez, Rusk County official
    Reported-by-candidate endorsement listed in Moran's iVoterGuide profile. No date or specific election specified. ivoterguide.com
  • TeaParty911.com organization
    Listed as an endorser in Moran's iVoterGuide profile. ivoterguide.com
  • Texas Right to Life organization
    Its 2026 endorsements page lists Moran; date of endorsement not specified in source. texasrighttolifepac.com
  • Susan B. Anthony List organization
    Listed as an endorser in Moran's iVoterGuide profile. ivoterguide.com
  • Texas Alliance for Life organization
    Lists Moran as its endorsed candidate for U.S. Representative, District 1, in its 2026 election endorsements. Page is titled '2026 Primary Runoff & General Election Endorsements.' texasallianceforlife.org
  • NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organization
    Listed as an endorser in Moran's iVoterGuide profile. ivoterguide.com
  • Tea Party Express organization
    Listed as an endorser in Moran's iVoterGuide profile. ivoterguide.com
  • Texas Farm Bureau AGFUND organization
    Listed in the 'Other' endorsement category in Moran's iVoterGuide profile. ivoterguide.com
  • Kevin Eltife (former state senator) official
    Reported-by-candidate endorsement listed in Moran's iVoterGuide profile. No date or specific election specified. ivoterguide.com
  • Sheriff Larry Smith, Smith County official
    Reported-by-candidate endorsement listed in Moran's iVoterGuide profile. No date or specific election specified. ivoterguide.com
  • Don Warren other
    Listed in an earlier iVoterGuide profile; no endorsement date or specific election specified. ivoterguide.com
  • Grassroots America: We the People organization
    Listed in an earlier iVoterGuide profile; no endorsement date or specific election specified. ivoterguide.com
  • State Senator Bryan Hughes official
    Reported-by-candidate endorsement listed in Moran's iVoterGuide profile; also listed separately among 'Conservative' endorsements. No date or specific election specified. ivoterguide.com
  • Sheriff Maxey Cerliano, Gregg County official
    Reported-by-candidate endorsement listed in Moran's iVoterGuide profile. No date or specific election specified. ivoterguide.com
  • National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) FedPAC organization
    Included Moran (TX-01) in its slate of endorsed candidates for election to Congress. nfib.com · Sep 14, 2026
  • Animal Wellness Action organization
    Endorsed Moran in the 2026 Republican primary for Texas's 1st Congressional District. animalwellnessaction.org · Jul 5, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$1.80M
Spent
$1.40M
Cash on hand
$778K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2TX01112(opens in a new tab)

Sources 21

  1. [1] Voter Guide Profile for TX U.S. Rep., Dist.1 candidate - Nathaniel ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Endorsements – Texas Right to Life PAC(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] Texas 1st Congressional District 2026 | CivicAlign(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] ETX Politics: U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran talks AI guardrails, affordability and reelection bid(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  5. [5] What It Would Take for Yolanda Prince to Win TX-01 in 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  6. [6] Moran, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Film ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  7. [7] Many in Congress want to rein in AI. They're split on whether to hurry.(opens in a new tab) Sep 19, 2026
  8. [8] Press Release: Moran Highlights Tax Cut Impacts on East Texas Families and Businesses(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  9. [9] Texas Small Businesses Endorse Pro-Small Business Candidates for Election to Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 14, 2026
  10. [10] TX-01: Moran >99 in 100 — Call the Map(opens in a new tab) Sep 13, 2026
  11. [11] Nathaniel Moran iVoterGuide Profile(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  12. [12] Nathaniel Moran Endorsed in 2026 Republican Primary for Texas ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 5, 2026
  13. [13] ICYMI: Moran Introduces Bill to Expand Education Access for ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 26, 2026
  14. [14] Representative Nathaniel Moran(opens in a new tab) Jan 1, 2026
  15. [15] 2026 Primary Runoff & General Election Endorsements -(opens in a new tab) Nov 25, 2025
  16. [16] Moran, House Republicans Codify $9.4 Billion in DOGE Spending ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 12, 2025
  17. [17] Congressman Moran Releases Statement on National Law ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 9, 2025
  18. [18] Marshall News Messenger: Congressman Nathaniel Moran urges passing of cosponsored SAVE Act legislation(opens in a new tab) Aug 29, 2024
  19. [19] Congressman Moran Releases Statement Following Vote Series on ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 20, 2024
  20. [20] RELEASE: Congressman Moran Leads Letter to ATF Urging for the ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 9, 2023
  21. [21] Release: Congressman Moran Votes to Override President Biden’s Veto on Harmful ESG Package(opens in a new tab) Mar 24, 2023
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