Lance Gooden

Republican Representative of Texas's 5th district

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December 1, 1982 (42 years old)

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Has been serving as a U.S. representative since 2019
Previously served as a Texas State Representative from 2011 to 2015 and then again from 2017 to 2019
Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with degrees in government and finance
Worked on state budget issues to eliminate wasteful spending during his time in the Texas House of Representatives
Was involved in legislation benefiting a hotel mogul’s fight against a proposed water pipeline through his property
Lost a reelection bid in 2014 but made a comeback in 2016
Supported the lawsuit contesting the 2020 presidential election results
Voted against certifying the electors from Arizona and Pennsylvania in the 2020 election and against the second impeachment of Donald Trump
Accidentally voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and later had the record changed to reflect his opposition
Voted to repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002
Voted against increasing H-2B visas and against a $60 billion military aid package for Ukraine
Supported Israel following the 2023 Hamas attack
Did not vote for the Respect for Marriage Act and co-sponsored a bill to criminalize gender-affirming health care for trans youth
Criticized financial executives for attending a summit in China
Was among the Republicans who voted against the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
Married with two children and resides in Terrell, Texas
Member of the Rockwall and Brin Church of Christ in Terrell, Texas