Houston Gaines, a Republican state representative from Georgia, announced his candidacy for Congress in a series of social media posts on July 30 and 31, 2025.
On July 30, Gaines posted a brief message with prayer emojis: ” https://t.co/tLTRq9Rk0C”.
The following day, he declared his congressional campaign and support for former President Donald Trump. On July 31, Gaines wrote: “I’m running for Congress to take the fight to D.C. and help President Trump continue to deliver for the American people. Join our team today at https://t.co/YuUgSQI4Jw https://t.co/Xbgfz9rLcY”.
Later that same day, he highlighted his position as an early contender in the race: ‘”Houston Gaines enters as an early Republican front-runner, touting deep local roots and a record of battling Democrats.” We’re off to an incredible start. Join our team today at https://t.co/YuUgSQI4Jw. https://t.co/27kd2yldq5’.
Gaines was elected to the Georgia State House in 2023 to represent the state’s 120th House District after replacing previous state representative Trey Rhodes. He has emphasized his local connections and legislative experience as part of his campaign messaging.
