Brandon Gene Gill (born February 26, 1994) is an American politician,

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, and former investment banker serving as the

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for since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he is the youngest Republican member of

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. His district is anchored in

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, a suburban county north of

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and

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. Born in

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and raised on a ranch in

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, Gill graduated from

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with a bachelor's degree in

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and

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. After a brief career as an investment banker, Gill founded the

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, the ''D.C. Enquirer'', in 2018. He worked as

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and

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of the paper until moving back to Texas in 2022, two years before winning election to the

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at age 30.

Early life and education

Gill was born in

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on a

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base to a father who served as an officer in the United States Air Force. Gill grew up on a

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in Eula, Texas. He attended

, where he headed the conservative student newspaper ''

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'' and graduated

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with a Bachelors in history and economics.

Career

After graduating, Gill worked in finance as an

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. Gill founded the

''D.C. Enquirer'' in 2018, saying that he was "going to bat for President

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in the public square." He marketed his father-in-law

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's 2022 film '' 2000 Mules'', a political film stating the

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was stolen.

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2024 U.S. House election

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

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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

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and Texas Senator

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. Gill won the primary with over 50% of the vote, before winning the general election. Gill said that he hoped to join the

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if elected into office. Gill defeated Democratic nominee Ernest Lineberger III in the general election.

Tenure

Rep. Gill was sworn in to the

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on January 3, 2025. Gill is the youngest sitting House Republican. He is a member of the new House

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Committee.

Committee assignments

* Committee on the Judiciary ** Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government ** Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement ** Subcommittee on Oversight *

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** Subcommittee on Government Operations ** Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services ** Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency

Political positions

Gill stated that "fortifying the border" would be his principal policy objective. He supports mass

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and has shared claims about migrants eating household pets. Gill mdr statements against Minnesota congresswoman

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after Omar gave an interview, advising undocumented people to "refrain from disclosing information" when being questioned by

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. At an event hosted by the

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, Gill praised

Daniel Penny On May 1, 2023, in New York City, Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man, was killed after being put in a chokehold by Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old United States Marine Corps veteran while riding the New York City Subway. Neely, who was repor ...

, who was acquitted of manslaughter for the

killing of Jordan Neely On May 1, 2023, in New York City, Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless man, was killed after being put in a chokehold by Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old United States Marine Corps veteran while riding the New York City Subway. Neely, who was repor ...

. Gill said, "I think we need a lot more Daniel Pennys in this country, because we have far too many Jordan Neelys." Gill celebrated Penny's acquittal on X, posting " It's still not illegal to be white.” Gill supports President Trump's proposal to redevelop the

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, stating "President Trump is bringing peace to the Middle East, just as he promised. PROMISES KEPT." In March 2025, Gill submitted a bill to put Trump's face on the $100 note once his second term ends. That same month, Gill also introduced articles of impeachment against a judge for ruling against the Trump administration.

Electoral history

2024

Personal life

Gill married Danielle D'Souza, the daughter of conservative political commentator

, in 2017. They have two children and live in

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References

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