Will Hurd Archives

Rep. Will Hurd, R-Texas, speaks during a news conference on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in Washington, DC.

Politics & Policy|

July 26, 2023

Why Is Will Hurd Running for President?

The former U.S. congressman from Texas on his bid to beat Trump, artificial intelligence, his zodiac sign, and more.

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Politics & Policy|

October 8, 2020

For Years TX-23 Was the State’s Only True Congressional Swing District. Can Democrats Win It Back?

Gina Ortiz Jones lost by fewer than 1,000 votes to popular retiring Republican Will Hurd in 2018 in the sprawling southwest Texas district. Now, she faces a less well-known rival in Tony Gonzales.

Representative Will Hurd at his home in Helotes in March 2019.

Politics & Policy|

August 2, 2019

Congressman Will Hurd on His Surprise Retirement, Whether He’s Running for President, and the GOP’s Big Problems

The Texas Republican stunned the political world Thursday by announcing that he’s not running for reelection. But he says he still has big plans to help his party.

By Eric Benson

Politics & Policy|

March 12, 2019

Will Hurd Has Defied Both Liberals and Donald Trump. Is He the Future of the GOP or a Party of One?

The outspoken congressman left a promising career in the CIA and became a rising Republican star. But his political balancing act is dicier than ever.

By Eric Benson

Border & Immigration|

January 11, 2019

Will Hurd Isn’t the Only Texas Official Who Opposes the Border Wall

The people who represent the region oppose Trump’s plan, regardless of party.

President Donald Trump speaks to the media before boarding Marine One to depart from the White House on December 7, 2018 in Washington, DC.

Politics & Policy|

December 11, 2018

Texans in Congress Preparing for Showdown Over Second Round of Border Wall Funding

Texas members of Congress are expressing concern about President Trump's stated willingness to partially shut down government to get funding for his wall.

By Robert Moore and Carlos Sanchez