MIDLAND, TX — On Wednesday Republican Congressman August Pfluger (R-San Angelo) welcomed supporters to a rally in downtown Midland where he formally kicked off his re-election campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives. The announcement comes just hours after President Donald Trump offered his endorsement of Congressman Pfluger to continue representing Texas’ 11th Congressional District.
“Congressman Pfluger is doing a phenomenal job representing the people of Texas,” said Trump. “An Air Force veteran, August strongly supports our Military and Vets, Defends our Country, and Protects our Second Amendment. He fights to lower your taxes, secure our borders, and strengthen our economy. August has my complete and total endorsement!”
President Trump previously endorsed Pfluger for his first congressional run in 2020. Pfluger ultimately prevailed in a competitive 10-way Republican Primary before winning nearly 80% of the vote in the 2020 General Election.
“I am incredibly honored to have President Trump’s endorsement and hope to continue fighting to preserve his legacy and uphold the principles of his America First agenda,” replied Pfluger. “After a year in Congress, I’ve seen a lot. I’ve seen Joe Biden and his socialist allies try to destroy everything President Trump accomplished for our country. They’re trying to put oil and natural gas out of business, letting illegal immigrants flood our southern border, and trying to tax and spend hardworking Texas families to death.
“As your Congressman, I’ve stood up to the Biden Administration and fought to protect the farmers, ranchers, energy producers, and small businesses of Texas’ 11th Congressional District. I’ve pushed back against Biden’s attempts to tear down President Trump’s border wall. And as a gun-owning veteran, I’ve fought to protect our Second Amendment and keep our country safe from foreign rivals like Russia and China, as well as international terrorists who seek to harm Americans.
“In 2022, we will take back Congress and keep Texas red. I’m all in, and I ask the hardworking men and women of Texas’ 11th Congressional District to join our fight for America.”
A 20-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a decorated fighter pilot, Colonel August Pfluger is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Committee on Homeland Security, where he serves as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Counterterrorism. He is also a co-leader of the Texas Ag Task Force and a member of the Republican Whip Team.