Will Metcalf Explained

Will Metcalf
Nationality:American
State House:Texas
District:16th
Party:Republican
Term Start:2015
Preceded:Brandon Creighton (unexpired term) 2015
Birth Date:6 June 1984
Birth Place:Conroe, Texas
Occupation:Investment banker[1]
Residence:Montgomery County
Alma Mater:Sam Houston State University

Will Metcalf (born June 6, 1984, in Conroe, Texas) is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, 16th District, which encompasses Montgomery County, Texas, approximately 55 miles north of Houston. As of 2021–2022, he is Chairman of the House Administration Committee which oversees all operations of the House, including its rules, policies and procedures, as well as its members, officers, and employees. He also serves on the committees for International Relations & Economic Development, and House State Affairs.

Metcalf's first term as a member of the House began in 2015, following a Special Election held November 4, 2014, to fill the vacancy left by Brandon Creighton's election to the Texas Senate. As of 2022, he has served two terms in the House, and is running for a third term unchallenged in the November 4, 2022 midterm election.[2]

Early life

Will Metcalf is a longtime resident of Montgomery County, Texas, and refers to himself as a "sixth-generation resident of Montgomery county."[3] His early schooling was in the Conroe Independent School District. He graduated from Conroe High School, and attended college at Sam Houston State University where he earned a Bachelor of science degree in Criminal justice. He and his wife Megan grew up together. They met at First Baptist Conroe, and in 2007, within months after he earned his degree, they were married.[4]

Legislative history

Metcalf became the Republican candidate for the seat vacated by Brandon Creighton, who won a seat in the Texas Senate. Metcalf defeated opponent Ted Seago in the 2014 Republican primary runoffs, and went on to defeat candidate Michael Hayles Sr. (D) and Bob Townsend (L) in the November 4, 2014 Special Election.[5] In November 2018, he retained his seat as the incumbent by defeating Mike Midler (D) with 80.3% of the votes in the general election.[6] In the 2020 election, he was unchallenged and easily retained his seat. He has served two terms in the House, and is running for a third term unchallenged in the November 4, 2022, midterm election.[7]

On May 27, 2023, Metcalf voted yes to impeach Ken Paxton.[8]

Positions, memberships, involvement

Metcalf has either served as a member of or involved in the following:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Will Metcalf, Texas Representative: Email and phone. Salary, biographical details and latest news. . The Texas Tribune . January 21, 2021 . 2022-08-03.
  2. Web site: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022 . Ballotpedia . August 2, 2022 . 2022-08-03.
  3. Web site: Representatives . Texas House of . Texas House of Representatives . Texas House of Representatives . 2022-08-03.
  4. Web site: Meet Will . Will Metcalf – State Representative . 2022-08-03.
  5. Web site: Scott . Brandon K. . Metcalf takes resounding victory over Seago . The Courier . May 27, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181209212505/https://www.yourconroenews.com/news/article/Metcalf-takes-resounding-victory-over-Seago-9484320.php . 2018-12-09 . live . 2022-08-03.
  6. Web site: Mike Midler . Ballotpedia . August 2, 2022 . 2022-08-03.
  7. Web site: Will Metcalf . Ballotpedia . August 2, 2022 . 2022-08-03.
  8. Astudillo, Carla and Chris Essig. Ken Paxton was impeached by the Texas House. See how each representative voted., Texas Tribune, May 27, 2023.

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