Stan Gerdes /ˈɡɜːrdz/ is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the 17th district of the Texas House of Representatives.

Stan Gerdes
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 17th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2023
Preceded byJohn Cyrier
Personal details
Political partyRepublican[1]

Life and career

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Gerdes was a senior advisor for the United States Department of Energy, serving under Rick Perry.[2][when?]

In May 2021, Gerdes was elected to the Smithville City Council.[3] In December 2021, he was a candidate in the Republican primary election for the 17th district of the Texas House of Representatives.[2]

In May 2022, Gerdes defeated Paul Pape in the Republican primary election.[4] In August 2022, he filed a lawsuit to remove Linda Curtis from the general election ballot. His lawsuit was rejected by a judge.[5] In November 2022, he defeated Madeline Eden and Curtis in the general election, winning 64 percent of the votes.[6] He succeeded John Cyrier. He assumes his office in 2023.

References

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  1. ^ "Stan Gerdes announces campaign for Texas House". Elgin Courier. 8 December 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Smithville Council Member Stan Gerdes files GOP bid for Texas House District 17". Austin American-Statesman. December 28, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  3. ^ Drummond, Cameron (May 4, 2021). "Gordon wins reelection to Smithville City Council; Etheredge, Gerdes elected as new members". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  4. ^ "Election results: Gerdes, Klaus win Republican runoffs". Elgin Courier. 25 May 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  5. ^ Lindell, Chuck (September 19, 2022). "GOP House candidate Gerdes waited too long to challenge Curtis candidacy, judge rules". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  6. ^ "2022 Texas State House - District 17 Election Results". Detroit Free Press. November 8, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.