Trever Nehls
Trever Nehls | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Nehls in 2020 | |
| Member-elect of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 22nd district | |
| Assuming office January 3, 2027 | |
| Succeeding | Troy Nehls |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Trever Jay Nehls April 7, 1968 Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Kerri (m. 2000) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Troy Nehls (brother) |
| Education | University of Wisconsin, Platteville (BA) Central Michigan University (MPA) United States Army War College (MS) |
| Website | Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Civil Affairs |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal (3) |
Trever Jay Nehls (/nɛlz/ NELZ; born April 7, 1968) is an American politician and former law-enforcement officer who served as a Fort Bend County constable from Precinct 4 from 2013 to 2020. Nehls is a member of the Republican Party and the twin brother of U.S. Representative Troy Nehls. He was elected in the 2026 election to replace his brother, which is the first time a member of Congress was succeeded by their identical twin.
Early life and education
Nehls was born in Beaver Dam and grew up in Juneau, Wisconsin. His father, Edwin Nehls, served in the Korean War and as sheriff of Dodge County, Wisconsin. He enlisted in the US Army in 1988 and graduated from Command and General Staff College. He also graduated with master degrees in public administration from Central Michigan University and strategic studies from the United States Army War College.
Career
Army and law enforcement
Nehls enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves in 1988. He was a Provincial Reconstruction Team leader in Zabul, Afghanistan.
From 2004 to July 2005, Nehls was deployed for 11 months of active duty as a civil affairs team leader in Najaf, Iraq. In 2020, he was deployed to Kuwait on active duty until April. He retired with the rank of colonel and three Bronze Stars.
Nehls served as a sergeant in the Sugar Land police department.
Biotechnology and consulting
Nehls served as president of organic fertilizer company Texas Biotechnology. He founded Nehls Consulting LLC, a government affairs firm, in 2025.
Political career
In October 2024, Nehls appeared with Donald Trump alongside his brothers at a rally in Wisconsin. In April 2026, Nehls was appointed in a chief of staff consulting role for interim Fort Bend county judge Daniel Wong. A judge appointed Wong, who is also the Republican nominee in the regularly scheduled county judge election in November 2026, to the role after incumbent KP George was suspended on money laundering charges. Both appointments were described as "unusual" by local political science professor Craig Goodman and media noted that Nehls would receive $13,380 per month from the county as part of his consultant contract.
Fort Bend County constable
In 2012, Nehls was elected to succeed his brother, Troy Nehls, as Fort Bend County constable in Precinct 4. He was unopposed for re-election in 2016. He was succeeded by Nabil Shike.
2020 Fort Bend County sheriff campaign
In 2020, Nehls ran to succeed his brother, who ran for the U.S. House, as Fort Bend County sheriff. He won the Republican primary election in absentia, as he was deployed in Kuwait on active duty, defeating two opponents with 81% of the vote. He was defeated by Democrat Eric Fagan by 5.2% of the vote.
2022 Fort Bend County judge campaign
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In August 2021, Nehls announced his campaign for Fort Bend County judge against incumbent Democrat KP George in the 2022 election. He was defeated by George in a tight race, placing behind George by 3.2% of the vote.
2026 U.S. House campaign
Following his brothers' announcement that he would not seek re-election, Nehls announced his campaign to succeed him representing Texas's 22nd congressional district in the 2026 election.
Personal life
Nehls resides in Richmond, Texas, with his wife, Kerri, and their three children. He is the elder identical twin brother of U.S. Representative Troy Nehls. Additionally, has an elder brother, Todd, who served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard and is a former sheriff of Dodge County, and a sister, Tammy.
In September 2025, Nehls, his wife, and an associated business entity were defendants in a lawsuit brought by numerous Fort Bend County agencies alleging they owed $27,330.44 in unpaid property taxes.
Electoral history
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Trever Nehls | 38,617 | 92.36% | |
| Republican | Ibifrisolam Max-Alalibo | 3,195 | 7.64% | |
| Total votes | 41,812 | 100.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | KP George | 127,152 | 51.61% | −1.34% | |
| Republican | Trever Nehls | 119,242 | 48.39% | +1.34% | |
| Total votes | 246,394 | 100.0% | N/A | ||
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Trever Nehls | 44,780 | 81.85% | |
| Republican | John Minchew | 7,901 | 14.44% | |
| Republican | Siddiqi Muzaffar | 2,027 | 3.71% | |
| Total votes | 54,708 | 100.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eric Fagan | 179,670 | 52.62% | +4.67% | |
| Republican | Trever Nehls | 161,765 | 47.38% | −4.67% | |
| Total votes | 341,435 | 100.0% | N/A | ||
References
- ↑ Eskow, Nick (December 31, 2025). "Twins in Congress: Nehls brothers and a potentially history-making transition". Roll Call. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Sudhalter, Michael (June 15, 2012). "Nehls Twins' careers highlighted by dedication to public service". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ↑ "School supplies light up Afghan students' faces". DVIDS. November 2, 2008. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Welcome reception to Trever Nehls". Houston Chronicle. July 18, 2005. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- 1 2 Nix, Kristi (March 7, 2020). "Nehls brothers, supporters celebrate primary election results". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- 1 2 Marrow, Hunter (October 12, 2022). "Q&A: Get to know Fort Bend County judge candidates Nehls, George". Community Impact. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Nehls Consulting LLC". Archived from the original on March 8, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- ↑ Pederson, Terri (October 8, 2024). "Nehls family helped to bring Trump to Dodge County". Beaver Dam Daily Citizen. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- ↑ Enaje, Melissa (May 18, 2026). "Congressional candidate Trever Nehls to get up to $100K to serve as chief of staff for interim county judge". Houston Public Media. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ↑ Enaje, Melissa (April 21, 2026). "'Unusual' appointments put GOP candidates in high-profile positions in Fort Bend County". Houston Public Media. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- 1 2 Zamora-Nipper, Briana (August 27, 2021). "'I am in': Trever Nehls announces run for Fort Bend County Judge". Click2Houston. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- ↑ Colleen, DeGuzman (November 29, 2025). "U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls won't seek reelection, becoming sixth Texas Republican to announce exit from Congress". Texas Tribune. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Proof of Service: Fort Bend County, et al VS. Rosenberg Business Center, LLC, et al". Trellis.Law. September 29, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Joint Primary Election March 1, 2022". Fort Bend County. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Joint Primary Election March 3, 2020". Fort Bend County. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
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