Louie Gohmert
Louis Buller Gohmert Jr. (/ˈɡoʊmərt/; born August 18, 1953[1]) is an American attorney and former judge. He was a member of the U.S. Representative from Texas's 1st congressional district from 2005 to 2023. Gohmert is a member of the Republican Party and was part of the Tea Party movement.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 2005 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Max Sandlin |
| Succeeded by | Nathaniel Moran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Louis Buller Gohmert Jr. 18 August 1953 (aged 72) Pittsburg, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Kathy Gohmert
(m. 1978) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Texas A&M University (BA) Baylor University (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | 22x20px United States Army |
| Years of service | 1978–1982 |
| Rank | File:US-O3 insignia.svg Captain |
| Unit | Army Judge Advocate General's Corps |
| Awards | Meritorious Service Medal |
In January 2015, he unsuccessfully ran against John Boehner for the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives.[2]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, he became known for his criticism of wearing surgical masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In July 2020, Gohmert tested positive for the disease.[3]
In July 2020, Gohmert proposed to ban the Democratic Party over their past support for slavery during the Civil War era.[4]
In November 2021, Gohmert announced his plans to run for Texas Attorney General in the 2022 election.[5] He lost the Republican nomination in the first round of voting.
Louie Gohmert Media
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Gohmert with President George W. Bush in 2005
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Gohmert speaking at a rally in 2011
- Louie Gohmert and Ben Shapiro.jpg
Gohmert with Ben Shapiro in 2018
References
- ↑ United States Congress. "Louie Gohmert (id: G000552)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 29 July 2020.
- ↑ Gillman, Todd J. (January 4, 2015). "Texas tea partier Louie Gohmert to challenge Speaker John Boehner". Trail Blazers Blog. The Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on September 25, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Louie Gohmert, who refused to wear a mask, tests positive for coronavirus". Politico. July 29, 2020.
- ↑ "House defeats Gohmert resolution to ban the Democratic Party". ArkLaTex Homepage. October 9, 2020. Archived from the original on October 25, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
- ↑ Roy, Reagan (November 22, 2021). "IT'S OFFICIAL: US Rep. Louie Gohmert announces he's running for Texas Attorney General". CBS. Retrieved November 22, 2021.
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