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Rep. Hunt Advocates for Merit Over DEI in Senate Race

1/1/2026

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Rep. Wesley Hunt, a Republican U.S. representative from Texas since 2023, calls for abolishing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and argues people should be judged on character, competence, and results rather than appearance.
He said that 'Equality means equal standards, not engineered outcomes,' asserting merit should drive opportunities.
His U.S. Senate bid, as he runs against incumbent Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in a primary, has earned support from Elon Musk.

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Story summary

Rep. Wesley Hunt, a Republican U.S. representative from Texas since 2023, calls for abolishing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and argues people should be judged on character, competence, and results rather than appearance.
He said that 'Equality means equal standards, not engineered outcomes,' asserting merit should drive opportunities.
His U.S. Senate bid, as he runs against incumbent Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in a primary, has earned support from Elon Musk.