Nichols Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection, Ashby to Run for State Senate Seat
- State Senator Robert Nichols announced on June 24, 2025, he will not seek reelection for Senate District 3 in Texas, ending his term January 12, 2027.
- Nichols announced his decision after nearly two decades as a legislator and more than eight years serving as Transportation Commissioner during the administrations of Governors George W. Bush and Rick Perry.
- Nichols stated it has been an honor to represent East and Southeast Texas and expressed gratitude for working with dedicated staff across his district and Capitol offices.
- Nichols said, "I appreciate their trust in me," and Ashby described him as a steady, respected voice demonstrating humility and deep commitment for nearly two decades.
- Following Nichols’ announcement, State Representative Trent Ashby declared his candidacy for Senate District 3, while businesswoman Rhonda Ward also plans a campaign fundraiser.
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Senator Nichols set to retire as he will not seek reelection - Orange Leader
Sen. Robert Nichols announced that he will not be seeking reelection for his seat in the Texas Senate. Nichols intends to complete his current term for Senate District 3, which ends Jan 12, 2027. “I feel truly blessed to have had the honor to represent the people of East and Southeast Texas in the Legislature,” said Nichols. “By the end of my term, I will have served 20 years in the Legislature and an additional 8½ years, serving the State as …
Most Liberal Republican Senator Not Seeking Re-election
Following intense scrutiny by The Dallas Express and a survey highlighting his liberal ideology, Texas State Senator Robert Nichols announced yesterday that he would not seek re-election for SD3.According to a recent ideological ranking from The Texas Tribune, Nichols ranked as the least conservative of his republican colleagues right behind Senator Angela Paxton.TexasTribune.orgDays before announcing he would not seek re-election, the Dallas Ex…
Candidate Announcement: Republican State Rep. Trent Ashby seeking Senate District 3 seat
Following the announcement that State Senator Robert Nichols will not seek re-election, State Representative Trent Ashby (R–Lufkin) announced Tuesday, June 24, that he will run to represent District 3 in the Texas Senate. ...
Robert Nichols, the most senior Texas Senate Republican, won’t run for reelection
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune June 24, 2025 “Robert Nichols, the most senior Texas Senate Republican, won’t run for reelection” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news…
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