Denton County Republicans hold seats as results solidify
Incumbents Ronny Jackson and Brandon Gill are projected to retain their House districts, with Jackson holding a wide lead and Gill securing a narrow majority.
By Layla Richardson ·
Ronny Jackson and Brandon Gill will return to the U.S. House of Representatives to serve the Denton area. Both Republican incumbents are on track to defeat their Democratic challengers in the November elections. With the majority of precincts reporting, the results indicate that both men will keep their seats for another term.
In Texas House District 13, Jackson leads Democrat Mark Nair by a wide margin. As of early Wednesday morning, 89% of precincts had reported. Jackson holds 68.1% of the vote, while Nair trails with 31.9%. Jackson took office in 2021. Before his congressional career, he served as the personal physician to Presidents Barack Obama and Donald Trump during Trump's first term. In 2022, he was demoted from the rank of Navy rear admiral to captain following allegations of inappropriate conduct. His rank was restored in 2025.
Jackson released a statement thanking voters for their support. He said he remains committed to representing the values and priorities of the district in Washington. He listed his goals as advancing the America First agenda, securing the southern border, and strengthening the national economy. He also cited plans to lower costs for hardworking families and support farmers and ranchers.
Nair is a resident of Amarillo where he previously served on the city council. He works as an inventor and entrepreneur. He has mentored startup companies through the Texas Tech Innovation Hub and the National Science Foundation.
In Texas House District 26, Brandon Gill is expected to hold his seat with a narrower margin. Unofficial results from 1:34 a.m. on Wednesday show Gill leading with 54.6% of the vote. Democratic challenger Steven Shook has 44.3%. Libertarian candidate Phil Gray received approximately 1.1% of the total votes.
Gill was first elected in 2024 and assumed office on January 3, 2025. President Trump endorsed him as a MAGA warrior. Gill founded the DC Enquirer, a conservative media outlet, which ceased operations when he took his seat in Congress. Shook is a critical care nurse practitioner who has worked in the healthcare sector since 2009. Gray is a business owner and property manager who has run for Congress in multiple districts since at least 2016.
The final certification of these results will follow the standard reporting period. Both districts will be represented by their current incumbents in the coming session.
