Texas congressional candidate Wesley Hunt wants to bring more diversity to the GOP

Wesley Hunt, who recently launched a bid for Congress in a soon-to-be-created district in Texas, says he wants to help increase diversity in the ranks of elected Republicans.

Hunt, a combat veteran, told the Washington Examiner in a Tuesday interview he wants to serve his country in a new capacity, and that’s why he decided to run for Congress.

Texas lawmakers recently introduced a draft proposal for a new map that will add two new congressional districts to the Lone Star State’s delegation in response to population growth found in the 2020 census. The new map will bring the state’s delegation from 36 to 38 members.

The 38th seat in the draft proposal, which must still be approved through the legislative process, would create a district in Houston that leans Republican. Hunt will seek that seat.