Trey Trainor

Trainor received a bachelor’s degree and J.D. from Texas A&M University.[1] He previously served in the U.S. Army Reserve and worked as general counsel for the Texas Secretary of State and Republican Party of Texas.[1] He served as a commissioner on the Federal Election Commission from 2020 to 2025.[2] His career experience includes working as a lawyer.[1]

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I’m a trusted ally of President Donald Trump, committed to advancing his America First agenda. As former FEC Chair appointed by Trump, I fought to defended free speech, and upheld constitutional values. In Congress, I’ll secure our borders, protect the unborn, and defend Second Amendment rights, just as I did advising Trump’s campaign. I’ll cut wasteful spending, oppose radical agendas, and restore our Republic’s founding principles. With a proven record of standing with Trump against the swamp, I’m ready to represent TX-21’s patriots. Join me at trey4tx.com to keep Texas strong and free, backing Trump’s vision for a prosperous, secure America!I’m a proven conservative for Texas, with a record as legal counsel to the Republican Party of Texas and representing grassroots organizations in court and at the Texas Legislature. I’ve fought for election integrity, defended pro-life causes, and protected Second Amendment rights. As former FEC Chair, I battled government overreach and upheld constitutional freedoms. In Congress, I’ll secure borders, cut wasteful spending, and champion TX-21’s values. My decades of advocacy for conservative principles make me the trusted voice to represent our district.I’m ready to serve the people of District 21 in Congress on day one, with a proven record of fighting bureaucracy in Washington. As former FEC Chair under President Trump, I battled election fraud, defended free speech, and took on the swamp. My experience as legal counsel in Texas and Washington equips me to deliver results—securing borders, protecting the unborn, and defending Second Amendment rights. I’ve spent years challenging government overreach, ensuring conservative values prevail. TX-21 deserves a leader who’s battle-tested and ready to act.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

As a lifelong conservative, husband, and father of six, I’m passionate about policies that protect our God-given rights, uphold life, and defend the Constitution. I’m unapologetically pro-life, having worked with Texas Right to Life to protect the unborn, oppose abortion agendas, and challenge laws like the Texas 10-Day Rule. In Congress, I’ll defund Planned Parenthood and advance pro-life protections. As a pro-gun advocate, I’ll fiercely defend the Second Amendment, opposing red-flag laws and ATF overreach while supporting concealed carry. As a constitutional conservative, I’ll secure borders, cut wasteful spending, and protect free speech and religious liberty.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

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Campaign websiteTrainor's campaign website stated the following:A Trusted Ally of President Donald J. Trump — Proven Conservative for TexasJames “Trey” Trainor, III is a proud Texan, born in Odessa and raised with the values of faith, family, and service. A graduate of Texas A&M and member of the Corps of Cadets, Trey also served in the U.S. Army Reserves before earning his law degree at Texas A&M University School of Law.

For more than two decades, Trey has been on the front lines defending the Constitution, protecting election integrity, and advancing conservative principles. He has built a respected legal career in election law and constitutional issues, serving candidates, campaigns, and causes across Texas. Trey’s leadership earned him the role of General Counsel to the Republican Party of Texas and made him a trusted strategist for Republican victories statewide.

Trey’s service extends from Austin to Washington. He served as General Counsel to the Texas Secretary of State and later played a critical role on Governor Rick Perry’s 2012 presidential campaign. In 2016, Donald Trump tapped Trey to serve as Counsel to the Platform Committee at the Republican National Convention. After Trump’s victory, Trey was sworn in at the Department of Defense, and in 2020 President Trump appointed him to the Federal Election Commission, where he twice served as Chairman. At the FEC, Trey fought to defend free political speech, strengthen transparency, and represented the U.S. abroad as an election observer.

Despite his national experience, Trey has remained grounded in Texas grassroots activism—training poll watchers, advising Republican clubs, and working alongside the RPT’s Election Integrity Committee. He has never stopped fighting to secure our elections and protect the voice of the people.

With Trey’s vast experience in the Trump Administration and a lifetime of service, he will be ready to serve the people of CD 21 in Congress on day one. He is a tried and tested loyal foot soldier of the conservative cause and the America First Agenda. He will work to secure the border, rein in wasteful spending, defend our liberties, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with President Trump to put America First.

At home in Driftwood, Trey and his wife Lucy have been married for 23 years and are raising six children. Guided by faith, committed to family, and devoted to Texas, Trey Trainor is a proven conservative who delivers results—and he’s ready to fight for Texas in Congress.— Trey Trainor's campaign website (November 20, 2025)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.