Nathaniel Moran | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromTexas's1st district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Louie Gohmert |
| County Judge ofSmith County | |
| In office July 22, 2016 – November 9, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Joel Baker |
| Succeeded by | Neal Franklin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nathaniel Quentin Moran (1974-09-23)September 23, 1974 (age 51) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | United States Military Academy (attended) Texas Tech University (BA,MBA,JD) |
| Website | House website Campaign website |
Nathaniel Quentin Moran (born September 23, 1974) is an American politician and attorney who has served as theU.S. representative forTexas's 1st congressional district since 2023. A member of theRepublican Party, he previously served as a member of theTyler, Texas city council from the 5th district and as thecounty judge ofSmith County, Texas.
Nathaniel Quentin Moran was born as a twin on September 23, 1974, to Marjorie McCall and Dale E. Moran.[1][2][3][4][5] His parents moved toSmith County, Texas, to create abible college.[6] His father later served on the city council and as mayor ofWhitehouse, Texas.[7] He traveled toRussia as a part of thePeople to People International 1992.[4] He graduated fromWhitehouse High School in 1993.[8]
Moran attendedWest Point for two years and graduated fromTexas Tech University with aBachelor of Arts degree in Russian, aMaster of Business Administration, and aJuris Doctor. He worked as a teaching assistant in theLubbock Independent School District. He married Kyna, with whom he had four children.[6]
Moran was a member of theCollege Republicans, served as a precinct chair in theRepublican Party, and attended county and state conventions as a delegate.[6][9][10]
On February 17, 2005, Moran filed to run for theTyler, Texas, city council from the 5th district. The incumbent, Ron Shaffer, was term-limited.[11][12] He defeated Von Johnson after raising $2,439 and spending $3,209.[13][14] He announced his reelection campaign on February 8, 2007, and faced no opposition.[15][16] He served until 2009, when he resigned as his family moved to Houston for his son to attend a special school following the loss of his hearing.[17][2]
Joel Baker, the Smith County Judge, was suspended in June 2016, after being indicted on three counts of violating the Texas Open Meetings Act. On July 19, the Smith County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to replace Baker with Moran, who was sworn in as the acting county judge on July 22.[2] Baker resigned on November 4.[18] Moran defeatedDemocratic nominee Michael Mast in the 2018 election.[19] He was a member of the Smith County Election Commission.[20] Moran resigned on November 9, 2022, after his election to Congress, and Neal Franklin was selected to replace him.[21]
RepresentativeLouie Gohmert announced that he would run for the Republican nomination forTexas Attorney General instead of reelection inTexas's 1st congressional district. On December 2, 2021, Moran announced his campaign to succeed Gohmert. He won the Republican nomination and defeated Democratic nominee Jrmar Jefferson.[22][23]
Moran was among the 71 Republicans who voted against final passage of theFiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 in the House.[24]
Committees
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Nathaniel Moran | 309 | 75.74 | |
| Nonpartisan | Von Johnson | 99 | 24.26 | |
| Total votes | 408 | 100.00 | ||
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Nathaniel Moran | 51,312 | 63.00 | |
| Republican | Joe McDaniel II | 19,708 | 24.20 | |
| Republican | Aditya Atholi | 6,186 | 7.60 | |
| Republican | John Porro | 4,238 | 5.20 | |
| Total votes | 81,444 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Nathaniel Moran | 183,224 | 78.08 | |
| Democratic | Jrmar Jefferson | 51,438 | 21.92 | |
| Total votes | 234,662 | 100.00 | ||
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Nathaniel Moran (incumbent) | 84,442 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 84,442 | 100.00 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Nathaniel Moran (incumbent) | 258,523 | 100.00 | |
| Total votes | 258,523 | 100.00 | ||
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| Preceded by | Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromTexas's 1st congressional district 2023–present | Incumbent |
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| Preceded by | United States representatives by seniority 345th | Succeeded by |