Dan McQueen is a former mayor of Corpus Christi, Texas who is running as an independent candidate in the general election. He is a Navy veteran with a bachelor's degree in professional aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and a master's degree in computer information systems. McQueen previously ran for Congress as a Republican candidate in the 35th Congressional District in 2022, losing head-to-head to Democrat Greg Casar. He served as mayor of Corpus Christi, assuming office in 2016, but resigned after just one month in January 2017. He is now attempting to run for the 21st District seat as an independent, running separately from the primary process.
Dan McQueen is a Navy combat veteran with expertise in technology and aeronautics. He earned his bachelor's degree in professional aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and a master's degree in computer information systems. McQueen served as mayor of Corpus Christi from January 2016 until his resignation in January 2017 after just one month in office. He previously ran for Congress as a Republican in the 35th Congressional District in 2022, losing to Democrat Greg Casar. He is running for the 21st District seat in 2026 as an independent candidate, having not participated in either the Republican or Democratic primary elections.