Former General Counsel to the Republican Party of Texas. Fought Biden's attempts to weaponize the FEC against conservatives. James “Trey” Trainor, III is a proud Texan, born in Odessa and raised with the values of faith, family, and service. A graduate of Texas A&M and member of the Corps of Cadets, Trey also served in the U.S. Army Reserves before earning his law degree at Texas A&M University Sc
hool of Law. For more than two decades, Trey has been on the front lines defending the Constitution, protecting election integrity, and advancing conservative principles. He has built a respected legal career in election law and constitutional issues, serving candidates, campaigns, and causes across Texas. Trey’s leadership earned him the role of General Counsel to the Republican Party of Texas and made him a trusted strategist for Republican victories statewide. He served as General Counsel to the Texas Secretary of State and later played a critical role on Governor Rick Perry’s 2012 presidential campaign. In 2016, Donald Trump tapped Trey to serve as Counsel to the Platform Committee at the Republican National Convention. After Trump’s victory, Trey was sworn in at the Department of Defense, and in 2020 President Trump appointed him to the Federal Election Commission, where he twice served as Chairman. At the FEC, Trey fought to defend free political speech, strengthen transparency, and represented the U.S. abroad as an election observer. Despite his national experience, Trey has remained grounded in Texas grassroots activism—training poll watchers, advising Republican clubs, and working alongside the RPT’s Election Integrity Committee. He has never stopped fighting to secure our elections and protect the voice of the people. With Trey’s vast experience in the Trump Administration and a lifetime of service, he will be ready to serve the people of CD 21 in Congress on day one. He is a tried and tested loyal foot soldier of the conservative cause and the America First Agenda. He will work to secure the border, rein in wasteful spending, defend our liberties, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with President Trump to put America First. At home in Driftwood, Trey and his wife Lucy have been married for 23 years and are raising six children. Guided by faith, committed to family, and devoted to Texas, Trey Trainor is a proven conservative who delivers results—and he’s ready to fight for Texas in Congress.
