Former Corpus Christi mayor Dan McQueen announces bid for congressional seat
Issued July 12, the email states that McQueen will run as an independent in the race.
The seat is currently held by U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud, a Republican candidate who was first elected to the position in 2018 and has held it since.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives serve in two-year terms. The next election is 2026.
'With a mission rooted in community, entrepreneurship, and innovation, McQueen's campaign is focused on helping businesses start and grow — across space programs, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), fitness, and film — while putting people first at every level,' the news release states.
McQueen, a U.S. Navy veteran, has a long political history, including several runs for local offices as well as bids for congressional seats elsewhere.
He was on the ballot for Corpus Christi mayor in 2014, 2016 and 2018.
McQueen won the role in the November 2016 election and helped to lead the city through its December 2016 tap water ban. He announced his resignation via a Facebook post after 37 days in office following questions raised about his résumé, his relationship with his chief of staff and a series of social media posts.
He announced plans in 2017 to run against U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, but later dropped out of the race, according to Caller-Times archives.
McQueen also ran for U.S. House District 35 in 2022, winning the Republican nomination, according to Associated Press reports.
He later lost to his Democratic contender in the general election, reports by San Antonio-based broadcast station KSAT show.
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