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Wesley Virdell

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Wesley Virdell
Virdell at the 2024 Hazlitt Summit hosted by Young Americans for Liberty Foundation
Member-elect of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 53rd district
Assuming office
January 14, 2025
SucceedingAndrew Murr
Personal details
BornTexas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

Wesley Virdell, also known as Wes Virdell, is an American politician. He is the member-elect for the 53rd district of the Texas House of Representatives.

Life and career

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Virdell was born in Texas. He attended Brady High School, graduating in 1998. He served in the United States Air Force.[1]

In March 2024, Virdell defeated Hatch Smith in the Republican primary election for the 53rd district of the Texas House of Representatives.[2] In November 2024, he defeated Joe Herrera and B. W. Holk in the general election, winning 76 percent of the votes.[3] He succeeded Andrew Murr. He assumes office on January 14, 2025.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Wes Virdell". Texans For True Conservatives. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  2. ^ "2024 Texas Republican Primary Elections Results - State House District 53". USA Today. March 5, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  3. ^ "2024 Texas General Elections Results - State House District 53". USA Today. November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  4. ^ "Wesley Virdell". Ballotpedia. Retrieved November 28, 2024.