Texas Republicans weigh replacing Rep. Louie Gohmert in Congress

Texas Republicans have begun considering replacing GOP Rep. Louie Gohmert, who announced on Monday that he‘s running for state attorney general.

So far, only one candidate has come forward for the 1st Congressional District seat: Aditya “A.D.” Atholi, a former Capitol Hill intern who served in Mr. Gohmert‘s office 12 years ago, officially filed on Tuesday.

“We’re 100 percent in the race either way,” Mr. Atholi told the Tyler Morning Telegraph before the launch of Mr. Gohmert’s AG campaign.

State Rep. Matt Schaefer has announced his reelection bid, but a Texas political source told The Washington Times that he is reconsidering a run for Mr. Gohmert’s seat…. (Excerpts from the Washington Times)