Moderate Texas Republican Will Hurd Launches 2024 Presidential Bid.

Former Texas Congressman Will Hurd, a moderate and critic of former President Donald Trump, has announced his candidacy for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Hurd, who represented Texas in Congress from 2015-21, acknowledged he is a “dark-horse candidate” but sought to distinguish himself with his electoral record and willingness to criticize Trump. He is the first Texan with experience in elective office to enter the Republican primary. Hurd faces an uphill battle as an underdog in a party where many remain loyal to Trump.