| August Pfluger | |||
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| Member of the United States House of Representatives
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Incumbent | ||
| Assumed office January 3, 2021 | |||
| Preceded by | Mike Conaway | ||
| Personal details | |||
| Born | August Lee Pfluger II December 28, 1978 Harris County, Texas, U.S. | ||
| Political party | Republican | ||
| Spouse(s) | Camille Cole | ||
| Children | 3 | ||
| Residence | San Angelo, Texas, U.S. | ||
| Website | House website | ||
| Military service | |||
| Allegiance | United States | ||
| Service/branch |  United States Air Force
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| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel | ||
August Lee Pfluger II (/ˈfluːɡər/ FLOOG-ər; born December 28, 1978)[1] is an American politician and retired military officer from the state of Texas. He is the U.S. representative for Texas's 11th congressional district. Pfluger succeeded fellow Republican Mike Conaway in 2021.
Early life and education[]
Pfluger's four-times-great-grandfather, Henry Pfluger Sr., founded Pflugerville, Texas.[2] His maternal grandfather, a member of the United States Army Air Corps in World War II, inspired Pfluger to become a pilot.[2]
Born in Harris County in 1977,[3] Pfluger attended Central High School in San Angelo, Texas, where he played quarterback for the school's team.[4][5] He is an Eagle Scout.[6] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science from the United States Air Force Academy.[7] Pfluger then earned a Master of Science degree in aeronautical science from Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, a Master of Science in military and operations science from Air University, and a Master of Science in international business and policy from Georgetown University.[2]
Military service[]
Pfluger earned his commission to the United States Air Force in 2000.[2] He served in active duty for 20 years, flying F-22 fighter jets and reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel. He remained in the Air Force Reserve after retiring from active duty.[8] Pfluger was on the United States National Security Council (NSC) for three months during Donald Trump's presidency.[9]
U.S. House of Representatives[]
Elections[]
2020[]
Pfluger resigned from the NSC to run for the United States House of Representatives for Texas's 11th congressional district.[10] Representative Mike Conaway, who had represented the district since its creation in 2005, was retiring after eight terms. Pfluger won the crowded 10-way Republican Party primary, the real contest in this heavily Republican district.[11][12] He faced Democratic nominee Jon Mark Hogg and Libertarian Wacey Alpha Cody in the November general election.[2]
Pfluger easily defeated Hogg in the general election;[13][14] the 11th is so heavily Republican that only one Democrat has managed even 20% of the vote in its history.
Tenure[]
Pfluger took office on January 3, 2021. Three days later, on January 6, he voted against certifying Arizona's and Pennsylvania's electoral votes in the 2020 presidential election.[15]
Committee assignments[]
- Committee on Homeland Security
- Committee on Foreign Affairs[16]
Caucus membership[]
- Republican Study Committee[17]
Personal life[]
Pfluger and his wife, Camille (née Cole), have three daughters.[6][7] They live in San Angelo, Texas.[18]
References[]
- ↑ "Rep.-elect August Pfluger (R-Texas-11)". December 30, 2020. https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H0TX11230/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Campbell, Bob (April 21, 2020). "Pfluger poised for Congress: GOP nominee sketches grassroots action". https://www.oaoa.com/news/government/article_8a253836-840d-11ea-8f12-1b288f80d0e0.html.
- ↑ "PFLUGER, August | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives". https://history.house.gov/People/Listing/P/PFLUGER,-August-(P000048)/.
- ↑ Anne, Sue (September 24, 1995). "Quarterback Change Puts Racial Issue Under West Texas Stadium Lights". https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1995/09/24/quarterback-change-puts-racial-issue-under-west-texas-stadium-lights/92b87a4a-6d65-4378-8c17-16066859a033/.
- ↑ "August Pfluger reflects on 1995 quarterback controversy in San Angelo". March 16, 2020. https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2020/03/16/august-pfluger-reflects-1995-football-controversy-san-angelo-central-bobby-townsend/4755132002/.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Lt. Colonel August Pfluger In Coleman". December 9, 2019. https://www.colemantoday.com/news/lt-colonel-august-pfluger-in-coleman/article_e879f7c0-1548-11ea-9760-6b3d6d17bc84.html.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Aguilera, Rosanna (September 26, 2019). "Republican for Congress, August Pfluger starts campaign tour of Texas". https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2019/09/26/republican-congress-august-pfluger-starts-campaign-tour-texas-tx-11/3776339002/.
- ↑ Aguilera, Rosanna. "August Pfluger kicks off campaign tour of Texas' 11th Congressional District in San Angelo". https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2019/09/26/republican-congress-august-pfluger-starts-campaign-tour-texas-tx-11/3776339002/.
- ↑ Tufts, John. "Pfluger named ranking member on Homeland Security committee; what that means for TX-11" (in en-US). https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/2021/02/05/texas-congressman-august-pfluger-joins-committee-homeland-security/4376027001/.
- ↑ Hyde, Joe (January 21, 2020). "Contrary to Rumors, August Pfluger Served Trump's NSC "With Distinction"". https://sanangelolive.com/news/politics/2020-01-21/contrary-rumors-august-pfluger-served-trumps-nsc-distinction.
- ↑ "Pfluger is 'humbled' by local support". January 15, 2019. https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Pfluger-is-humbled-by-local-support-15106156.php.
- ↑ May, David. "Pfluger overcomes 10-candidate GOP field to win Congressional primary race | News". https://www.cleburnetimesreview.com/texas/news/pfluger-overcomes--candidate-gop-field-to-win-congressional-primary/article_499fa49e-c15f-5eaf-8ef8-2f84eaaefaa2.html.[dead link]
- ↑ "District 11: August Pfluger projected to win U.S. House seat" (in en-US). KLBK. November 4, 2020. https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/district-11-august-pfluger-projected-to-win-u-s-house-seat/.
- ↑ "Alert: Republican August Pfluger wins election to U.S. House in Texas' 11th Congressional District" (in en-US). November 4, 2020. https://www.sheltonherald.com/news/article/Alert-Republican-August-Pfluger-wins-election-to-15699313.php.
- ↑ Swaby, Abby Livingston and Aliyya (2021-01-06). "After a day of chaos at U.S. Capitol, Congress rejects Ted Cruz-led effort to dispute election results" (in en). https://www.texastribune.org/2021/01/06/ted-cruz-electoral-college/.
- ↑ "Pfluger Named To Major National Security Committees | Representative August Pfluger". January 26, 2021. https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases/pfluger-named-major-national-security-committees.
- ↑ "Pfluger, Republican Study Committee Unveil Plan to Save Our Democracy | Representative August Pfluger". January 15, 2021. https://pfluger.house.gov/media/press-releases/pfluger-republican-study-committee-unveil-plan-save-our-democracy.
- ↑ "Air Force pilot wants Conaway seat: August Pfluger is a political newcomer". October 8, 2019. https://www.oaoa.com/news/government/elections/air-force-pilot-wants-conaway-seat/article_ea34bcac-ea10-11e9-a770-d71e3f674890.html.
External links[]
- Representative August Pfluger official U.S. House website
- August Pfluger for Congress
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at The Library of Congress
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