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Democrat Christian Schilder Arrested in Texas Ahead of Election

9/1/2026

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Christian Schilder, a U.S. Democrat, was arrested in Texas on May 8 for public intoxication and resisting arrest.
His bond was $6,000 for resisting arrest and $300 for public intoxication.
Schilder posted on Facebook on Aug. 6, taking responsibility and saying he was in College Station for his brother’s Texas A&M graduation.
Rep. Brandi Bradley and GOP members criticized Schilder, urging resignation before November election in District 39, where Republicans outnumber Democrats 2:1.

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Christian Schilder, a U.S. Democrat, was arrested in Texas on May 8 for public intoxication and resisting arrest.
His bond was $6,000 for resisting arrest and $300 for public intoxication.
Schilder posted on Facebook on Aug. 6, taking responsibility and saying he was in College Station for his brother’s Texas A&M graduation.
Rep. Brandi Bradley and GOP members criticized Schilder, urging resignation before November election in District 39, where Republicans outnumber Democrats 2:1.