Gary VanDeaver在2026年不再竞选连任, 12年后结束任期, Texas Rep. Gary VanDeaver won’t run for reelection in 2026, ending his tenure after 12 years.

自2014年以来一直在众议院第一区的德克萨斯州众议员加里·范迪弗于2025年12月1日宣布,他不会在2026年再次竞选. Texas Representative Gary VanDeaver, who has served House District 1 since 2014, announced on December 1, 2025, he will not seek reelection in 2026. VanDeaver是一位退休教育工作者和前学校行政人员,在2025年会议期间担任公共卫生委员会主席,并侧重于农村保健。 A retired educator and former school administrator, VanDeaver chaired the public health committee during the 2025 session and focused on rural healthcare. 他因为反对10亿美元的私立学校优惠券计划(只有两个共和党人之一)而引起注意, 他也是受到德州政府谴责的五名立法者之一, He gained attention for opposing a $1 billion private school voucher program, one of only two Republicans to do so, and was among five lawmakers censured by the Texas GOP for defying party leadership. 两位共和党人克里斯·斯潘塞和乔什·布雷已发起竞选活动来接替他。 Two Republicans, Chris Spencer and Josh Bray, have launched campaigns to succeed him. 候选人申请截止日期为2025年12月8日。 The candidate filing deadline is December 8, 2025. VanDeaver的任期将于2027年1月届满。 VanDeaver will complete his term through January 2027.