Stan Gerdes Explained

Stan Gerdes
State House:	Texas
District:	17th
Term Start:	January 10, 2023
Preceded:	John Cyrier
Party:	Republican^[1]

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

Life and career

Gerdes was a senior advisor for the United States Department of Energy, serving under Rick Perry.

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

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.

Notes and References

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