When a member of Congress retires, their constituents usually have to get used to a new face representing them on Capitol Hill. That may not be the case for residents of Texas’s 22nd District. Their current Congressman, Republican Rep. Troy Nehls, is not seeking reelection. But his identical twin brother, Trevor, is running to replace him — and just got a critical endorsement from President Trump.

“It is my Honor to endorse MAGA Warrior TREVER NEHLS, who is running to represent the incredible people of Texas’ 22nd Congressional District,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Thursday in which he described both brothers as “fierce advocates” for the MAGA movement.

Troy Nehls, the former sheriff of Fort Bend County, has represented the deep-red district southwest of Houston since 2021. He announced last week that he would retire from Congress when his third term ends in January 2027 and endorsed his brother as his replacement.

“I trust him, I believe in him, and I know he will fight every single day for the people of this district,” Troy wrote in a Facebook post. “He won’t need on-the-job training; he’s ready now.”

In announcing his candidacy, Trevor pledged to maintain his brother’s staunchly pro-Trump positions if elected as his replacement.

“District 22 needs a Representative who will follow in Troy’s footsteps and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with President Trump to defend our conservative values, secure the border, protect our families, and oppose the reckless and radical agenda that Democrats continue to press upon the American people. I’m ready to take up that fight,” he wrote on social media.

During his tenure in Congress, Troy has developed a reputation as one of Trump’s most unwavering supporters. Earlier this year, he cosponsored a bill to replace Benjamin Franklin’s image on the $100 bill with Trump’s. He also wore a Trump-inspired outfit to former President Joe Biden’s final State of the Union address last year and campaigned for Trump in front of a massive inflatable likeness of the president during the final days of the 2024 presidential race. Troy said he “called President Trump personally” to inform him of his plan to retire before announcing his decision to the public.

This is not the first time that Trevor has attempted to replace Troy in public office. He ran for sheriff in Fort Bend County after Troy left the position to join Congress, but was defeated in that race by Democrat Eric Fagan.

Trevor’s family connections and support from Trump will likely give him a leg up in a district that his brother won by more than 25 points in 2024, but he could still face some tough competition in the Republican primary early next year. Jacey Jetton, a former state legislator, declared his candidacy on Monday.

There had been rumors that Pierce Bush, grandson of former President George H.W. Bush, might also join the race. But he recently stated that he would not be running.