Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

Dan Rodimer failed to reach U.S. House in Nevada; now he’s trying in Texas

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Steve Marcus

Former professional wrestler Dan Rodimer, Republican candidate for Nevada’s 3th Congressional District, speaks before a rally with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence at the Boulder City Municipal Airport Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020.

Former pro wrestler Dan Rodimer is again seeking a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. But instead of in Nevada, where he was defeated in November by incumbent Democratic Rep. Susie Lee, Rodimer has filed for a vacant House seat in Texas, according to Politico.

In a story published Thursday, Politico reports that Rodimer entered the race despite having no previous ties to the district. He claims that members of President Donald Trump's entourage and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz asked him to run for the seat, which has been vacant since the coronavirus-related death of Rep. Ron Wright in February.

Politico reports Rodimer “shocked Republicans in Washington and Texas with his decision to enter into a crowded field that has 22 other candidates, including the late member of Congress’s widow." The story goes on to note that Rodimer raised more than $3 million for his race against Lee "and could be formidable in a muddled run.”

It’s unknown when Rodimer moved from Henderson to Texas, but Politico reports he changed his voter registration and inquired about residency requirements to file. Regardless, he’s clearly still learning the way, according to Politico.

The report indicates he initially tried to file for office Wednesday afternoon in Fort Worth. But the filing needed to be done in Austin, the state capital, which is several hours away in traffic. So instead, he chartered a plane.

Lee received 49% of the vote against Rodimer’s 46% in November. He, like other failed GOP candidates, cited voter irregularities in unsuccessfully asking the court for a revote.

Here’s the rest of the Politico story.