GEORGETOWN, TX – Today, Dr. Charles Schwertner announced his initial endorsement list for re-election to Texas Senate District 5. Schwertner has earned endorsements from President Donald J. Trump, Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and 73 elected officials, grassroots activists, and community and business leaders who have united in support of his conservative leadership in the Texas Senate.

“I am honored to have the support of President Trump, Governor Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Patrick, and more than 70 elected officials and community leaders in my re-election campaign for the Texas Senate,” said Schwertner. “These endorsements are not just a vote of confidence in my conservative record and leadership, but a shared commitment to protecting our values and keeping Texas strong so that it remains the greatest state in the country. As your State Senator, I will continue to work hard and deliver conservative  results that improve the lives of all families in this district.” 

First elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2011 and later to the Texas Senate in 2013, Schwertner has earned a reputation as one of the most effective and conservative members of the Texas Senate. He has authored numerous key laws that protect the Second Amendment, strengthen border security and the enforcement of our immigration laws, defend private property rights, and cut taxes. 

In President Donald J. Trump’s endorsement statement, he said, "I am honored to give you, Charles Schwertner, my Complete and Total Endorsement in the upcoming Re-Election. Together, we will MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"

Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick both highlighted Schwertner’s proven conservative leadership in their endorsements. “His conservative leadership on issues like border security will keep Texans safe!,” said Governor Greg Abbott. “Senator Charles Schwertner is a rock solid conservative and bold leader in the Texas Senate,” said Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. “I appointed him as Chair of the powerful Business and Commerce Committee. He has done a remarkable job overseeing important business legislation to keep Texas the #1 job creator in the country year after year. As Lt. Governor and President of the Senate he has my full and complete endorsement."

Schwertner has also received endorsements from Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and every Republican State Representative in the district, including Representative Trey Wharton, Representative Angelia Orr, ​​Representative Terry Wilson, Representative Paul Dyson, Representative Caroline Harris Davila, Representative Stan Gerdes, and Representative Janis Holt. 

Additionally, he has received endorsements from the following elected officials, conservative activists, and community and business leaders in Senate District 5:

Current and Former Elected Officials 

• Steve and Lisa Aldrich, Former Brazos County Commissioner

• Jason Bienski, Former Mayor of Bryan

• Russ Boles, Williamson County Commissioner

• Jake French, Georgetown City Council Member

• Bobby Gutierrez, Mayor of Bryan

• Glenn Hegar

• Cody Hirt, Georgetown ISD Board Trustee

• Andrew and Shelley Nelson, Former Mayor of Bryan

• John Nichols, Mayor of College Station

• Steve Ogden, Former State Senator for SD 5

• Greg and Julie Owens, Former Bryan City Council Member

• Will and Nikki Peckham, Upper Brushy Creek WCID and Former Round Rock City Council Member

• Kevin Pitts, Georgetown City Council Member

• Esme Ruelas-Olivares, Rockdale City Council Member

• Josh Schroeder, Mayor of Georgetown

• Julie Schultz, Former College Station City Council Member

• Andy Webb, Former Georgetown ISD Board Trustee

• Dennis Wilson, Former Limestone County Sheriff

Conservative Activists

• Eric Bagwell

• Mel Cooper, Cofounder and Executive Director of Bastrop County Conservatives

• Kevin Counsil, Former Madison County GOP Chair

• Curtis Courtney, Bastrop County GOP Chair

• Michelle Evans, Williamson County GOP Chair

• Russ Ford, Brazos County GOP Chair

• Joan Guild, President of the Robertson County Republican Women 

• Wesley and Brandy Hartley

• Jayne Longley

• Rebecca Luckey, Milam County GOP Chair

• Mike McCloskey, Former Senate District 5 SREC Committeeman 

• Linda McKenzie, Walker County GOP Chair

• Carol Milder, Leon County GOP Chair

• Jo Miller, Former RCRW President, GOP Chair, and SD5 Committeewoman

• Keith Payne, Madison County Precinct Chair

• Lance and Jan Phillips, Limestone County GOP Chair

• Dwayne Wright, San Jacinto County GOP Chair

• Bastrop County Conservatives PAC

Community and Business Leaders

• Phil Adams, Former Texas A&M Board Of Regents Member

• Cary Baker, Executive Director of Scotty's House

• Michael Beckendorf

• Mira Boyda, Commercial Realtor & Investor Relations at Pohl Jensen

• Jeff Bradley

• Tara Burnett, Executive Director of H.E.A.R.T.S. Veterans Museum of Texas

• Dr. Curt and Jessica Cain

• Kara Clore

• Ron and Kandy Dipprey

• Dr. Chris & Rebecca English

• Tom Fordyce

• Donna Gatlin 

• Dr. Mark Geyer, Georgetown Orthopedics

• Hunter Goodwin, Developer at Oldham Goodwin Group

• Jennifer Jenson

• Dr. Harry and Julie Jung

• Mark and Darline Lacey

• Columbus and June Long

• Paul Luckey, Rockdale Memorial Company

• Bill Pohl, Pohl Partners Real Estate

• Milton Rister, Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board of Directors

• Joey and Carla Robison

• Tracy Schieffer

• Betty Schleder

• Jason Stanley

• Scott Stribling, Century 21 Real Estate

• Clayton Watson, AG3 Properties

• Kit Worley

• John and Priscilla Yearwood

About Dr. Charles Schwertner: Dr. Schwertner’s late father was a decorated Air Force officer, and his mother is a retired mental health nurse. He is a proud 6th-generation Texan from a family of farmers, ranchers, and landowners. In addition to his role in the Texas Legislature, Dr. Schwertner works as a practicing orthopedic surgeon, treating thousands of patients each year. He and his wife, Belinda, reside in Georgetown and have three sons: Carson, Zachary, and Matthew.