Nathaniel Moran Explained
Nathaniel Quentin Moran (born September 23, 1974) is an American politician and attorney who has served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 1st congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the Tyler, Texas city council from the 5th district and as the county judge of Smith County, Texas.
Early life and education
Nathaniel Quentin Moran was born as a twin on September 23, 1974, to Marjorie McCall and Dale E. Moran.[1] [2] [3] [4] His parents moved to Smith County, Texas, to create a bible college.[5] His father later served on the city council and as mayor of Whitehouse, Texas.[6] He traveled to Russia as a part of the People to People International 1992.[7] He graduated from Whitehouse High School in 1993.[8]
Moran attended West Point for two years and graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor of arts degree in Russian, a Master of Business Administration, and Juris Doctor. He worked as a teaching assistant in the Lubbock Independent School District. He married Kyna, with whom he had four children.
Local politics
Moran was a member of the College Republicans, served as a precinct chair in the Republican Party, and attended county and state conventions as a delegate.[9] [10]
On February 17, 2005, Moran filed to run for the Tyler, Texas, city council from the 5th district. The incumbent, Ron Shaffer, was term-limited.[11] [12] He defeated Von Johnson after raising $2,439 and spending $3,209.[13] [14] He announced his reelection campaign on February 8, 2007, and faced no opposition.[15] [16] He served until 2009, when he resigned as his family moved to Houston for his son to attend a special school following the loss of his hearing.[17]
Joel Baker, the Smith County Judge, was suspended in June 2016, after being indicted on three counts of violating the Texas Open Meetings Act. On July 19, the Smith County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to replace Baker with Moran, who was sworn in as the acting county judge on July 22. Baker resigned on November 4.[18] Moran defeated Democratic nominee Michael Mast in the 2018 election.[19] He was a member of the Smith County Election Commission.[20] Moran resigned on November 9, 2022, after his election to Congress, and Neal Franklin was selected to replace him.[21]
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
2022
Representative Louie Gohmert announced that he would run for the Republican nomination for Texas Attorney General instead of reelection in Texas's 1st congressional district. On December 2, 2021, Moran announced his campaign to succeed Gohmert. He won the Republican nomination and defeated Democratic nominee Jrmar Jefferson.[22] [23]
Tenure
Moran was among the 71 Republicans who voted against final passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 in the House.[24]
Caucus memberships
Works cited
- Web site: Moran, Nathaniel . live . . en-us . https://web.archive.org/web/20230110181252/https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M001224 . January 10, 2023 . January 10, 2023 . dmy-all . .
- News: Hilburn . Jacque . Maynard . Roy . May 8, 2005 . Moran Wins Big - Captures Victory In Council Race; Succeeds Shaffer . live . subscription . . en-us . 1, 6 . 14248248 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117063027/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113199784/the-tyler-courier-times/ . November 17, 2022 . January 10, 2023 . . dmy-all . .
- Book: November 30, 2022 . Texas First Congressional District Election Results . live . limited . . en-us . 1553-8095 . 0362-4331 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221221040335/https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/11/08/us/elections/results-texas-us-house-district-1.html . December 21, 2022 . January 10, 2023 . dmy-all . .
External links
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Notes and References
- News: Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116000636/https://www.smith-county.com/home/showpublisheddocument/3240/637481272419470000 . November 16, 2022.
- News: October 9, 2014 . Nathaniel Moran sworn in as acting Smith County Judge . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221115235837/https://tylerpaper.com/news/local/nathaniel-moran-sworn-in-as-acting-smith-county-judge/article_bb7677cd-dc8b-55a2-bf03-aebdf7758113.html . November 15, 2022.
- News: May 31, 2002 . Tylerite Named Distinguished Student . 35 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117061141/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113199413/tyler-morning-telegraph/ . November 17, 2022 . Newspapers.com.
- News: In Memory of Dale Moran . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117141928/https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/873/billtext/html/SR00095F.htm . November 17, 2022.
- News: February 11, 2022 . An Interview with Nathaniel Moran . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116000951/https://thetexashorn.com/2022/02/11/an-interview-with-nathaniel-moran/ . November 16, 2022.
- News: October 3, 2020 . Former mayor of Whitehouse dies . A3 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117141451/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113206322/tyler-morning-telegraph/ . November 17, 2022 . Newspapers.com.
- News: April 12, 1992 . Whitehouse Twins To Get Glimpse Of Russian Life . 1 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117060403/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113199242/the-tyler-courier-times/ . November 17, 2022 . Newspapers.com.
- News: May 27, 1993 . Whitehouse . 38 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117060050/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113199206/the-tyler-courier-times/ . November 17, 2022 . Newspapers.com.
- News: April 4, 2004 . County Delegates . 5 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117061442/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113199508/the-tyler-courier-times/ . November 17, 2022 . Newspapers.com.
- News: March 26, 2006 . Republicans Elect State Delegates, Discuss Goals . 5 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117064421/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113200101/the-tyler-courier-times/ . November 17, 2022 . Newspapers.com.
- News: February 18, 2005 . Nathaniel Moran Files For City Council Post . 1 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117061718/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113199552/tyler-morning-telegraph/ . November 17, 2022 . Newspapers.com.
- News: February 18, 2005 . Moran . 6 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117061843/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113199568/tyler-morning-telegraph/ . November 17, 2022 . Newspapers.com.
- News: May 8, 2005 . Moran Wins Big . 1 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117063027/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113199784/the-tyler-courier-times/ . November 17, 2022 . Newspapers.com.
- News: April 30, 2005 . Moran Files Finance Report For City Council Race . 5 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117063130/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113199793/tyler-morning-telegraph/ . November 17, 2022 . Newspapers.com.
- News: February 9, 2007 . Nathaniel Moran Seeks Second District 5 Term On Tyler City Council . 1 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117070031/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113200372/tyler-morning-telegraph/ . November 17, 2022 . Newspapers.com.
- News: March 11, 2007 . Monday Last Day To File For Elections . 33 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117070145/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113200369/the-tyler-courier-times/ . November 17, 2022 . Newspapers.com.
- News: July 19, 2016 . Former Tyler councilman to fill Smith County judge vacancy . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117054834/https://www.kltv.com/story/32473824/smith-county-commissioners-name-moran-as-acting-judge/ . November 17, 2022.
- News: September 24, 2006 . Smith County judge resigns . A5 . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117070635/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/113200475/longview-news-journal/ . November 17, 2022 . Newspapers.com.
- News: November 6, 2018 . Moran wins first full term as Smith County judge . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116003024/https://tylerpaper.com/news/local/moran-wins-first-full-term-as-smith-county-judge/article_e390d354-e138-11e8-b6f2-9bd52562ebe8.html . November 16, 2022.
- News: January 27, 2021 . New Smith County Elections Administrator Hired . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116002147/https://www.smith-county.com/Home/Components/News/News/536/ . November 16, 2022.
- News: November 9, 2022 . Nathaniel Moran resigns as Smith County judge after Congress win; Neal Franklin sworn in to fill role . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221117135630/https://tylerpaper.com/news/local/nathaniel-moran-resigns-as-smith-county-judge-after-congress-win-neal-franklin-sworn-in-to/article_6d37aa44-6059-11ed-8280-1fb72e651f08.html . November 17, 2022.
- News: December 2, 2021 . New Smith County Elections Administrator Hired . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116002450/https://www.kltv.com/2021/12/02/smith-county-judge-nathaniel-moran-officially-announces-congressional-candidacy/ . November 16, 2022.
- News: March 2, 2022 . Judge Nathaniel Moran Overwhelmingly Wins GOP Nomination to Succeed Louie Gohmert in Congress . The Texan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116002659/https://thetexan.news/judge-nathaniel-moran-overwhelmingly-wins-gop-nomination-to-succeed-louie-gohmert-in-congress/ . November 16, 2022.
- Web site: Republicans and Democrats who bucked party leaders by voting no. Jared. Gans. May 31, 2023. June 6, 2023. The Hill.
- Web site: Candidates . 2022-12-26 . RMSP PAC . en.