Fort Worth state lawmaker launches bid for U.S. Rep. Kay Granger’s congressional seat

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Fort Worth state lawmaker launches bid for U.S. Rep. Kay Granger’s congressional seat
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State Rep. Craig Goldman chairs the House Republican Caucus in the Texas Legislature. He was first elected to House District 97 in 2012.

District 97 Rep. Craig Goldman addresses the congregation during a vigil for Israel at Beth-El Congregation in Fort Worth, Texas, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. City and faith leaders spoke to a full house for support of Israel.State Rep. Craig Goldman, a Fort Worth Republican, will run for the congressional seat U.S. Rep. Kay Granger has held for decades.

“I’m incredibly honored and humbled by the number of people who have urged me to run,” Goldman said in a statement. “My record proves I will be a conservative fighter who will prioritize border security and the American taxpayer, and I am excited to announce I am all in to serve the people of Tarrant and Parker counties as their next Congressman.”

Before coming to the House, he worked with his father running a gourmet food and wine store in Fort Worth and worked on election campaigns, according to his biography on his legislative website. He is also a partner in several real estate investment companies, his website says.Congressional District 12 includes much of western Tarrant County and Parker County, including Goldman’s state House District 97.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment could become a debate topic in the race, as O’Shea has the endorsement of the attorney general. Paxton was impeached in the House but the charges

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