Christian Manuel Explained

Christian Manuel
Party:Democratic
Term Start:January 10, 2023
Preceded:Joe Deshotel
Birth Place:Nederland, Texas
District:22nd
State House:Texas

Christian Van Manuel, also known as Christian Manuel Hayes,[1] is an American politician who represents district 22 of the Texas House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, he was sworn in on January 10, 2023.

Early life

Manuel was born in Nederland, Texas and raised in Port Arthur. His mother was an educator and his father worked with the U.S. Coast Guard.

Political career

Prior to holding public office, Manuel was chief of staff to Representative Joe Deshotel, his predecessor.[2] Manuel worked for Deshotel for 18 years.[2]

Manuel was elected in 2022, receiving 56.5% of the vote against Republican opponent Jacorian Randle. He was sworn in on January 10, 2023.[3]

Personal life

Manuel is one of three openly gay black people in the 88th Texas legislature.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Christian Hayes . Ballotpedia . 25 January 2023 . en.
  2. Web site: Kersey . Rachel . Rep. Deshotel's Chief of Staff hoping to finish the job . Beaumont Enterprise . 27 January 2023 . 8 December 2021.
  3. Web site: Legislative Reference Library Legislators and Leaders Member profile . lrl.texas.gov . 25 January 2023.
  4. Web site: Brown . James Barragán, Zach Despart and Trent . For the first time, Texas voters send Muslims and openly gay Black men to Legislature . The Texas Tribune . 25 January 2023 . en . 9 November 2022.

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