Marc Veasey has served as the representative for Texas’ 33rd Congressional District since it was established following the 2010 census. First elected in 2012, he remains the district’s sole representative.
The 33rd District encompasses various areas, including parts of Fort Worth, Arlington, Forest Hill, Grand Prairie, Haltom City, Saginaw, and Sansom Park, as well as the complete region of Everman. Additionally, Veasey’s representation extends to sections of Dallas County, notably Dallas, Irving, Farmers Branch, Carrollton, and Cockrell Hill.
In his role, Veasey has addressed several critical issues within his district. “His district faces many pressing needs surrounding good-paying jobs, infrastructure updates, public education improvements, voting rights and lack of access to affordable quality healthcare,” he explained in a statement. Demonstrating a proactive approach in Congress, Veasey highlighted his effective collaborations with Republican colleagues from Texas to tackle these challenges.
“In a split government like the one we have now, the people of Texas 33 need a leader willing to work across the aisle with Republicans to get things done,” Veasey said. “I am seeking reelection because I want to continue working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and the Biden-Harris Administration to deliver results for the 33rd District of Texas.”
Marc Veasey holds positions on the House Armed Services and Energy and Commerce committees and co-founded the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus. He cites achievements like the Biden administration’s infrastructure law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and a program for connecting low-income families with broadband as key policy successes in Washington. Additionally, Veasey played a pivotal role in obtaining over $400 million in federal funding for the Central City / Panther Island flood control project in downtown Fort Worth.
In the 2022 elections, Veasey was reelected with a 72% majority. As of November 29, there have been no Democratic candidates to challenge him in the primary. However, Kurt Schwab, a veteran services organization founder, entered the Republican primary on November 27.
The election filing period began on November 11 and will close on December 11. The primary elections are scheduled for March 5, followed by the general election on November 5.
The annual salary for a Member of Congress is $174,000.
