Craig Goldman

Craig Alan Goldman (born October 3, 1968) is an American politician who is serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 12th congressional district since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously represented the 97th district in the Texas House of Representatives from 2013 to 2025.

Life and career

Goldman was born in Fort Worth, Texas, He attended the University of Texas at Austin, earning his BA degree in political science and government. He worked as a real estate businessman in Fort Worth. He is Jewish.

In 2012, Goldman was elected to the Texas House of Representatives, succeeding Mark M. Shelton in the 97th district with 59.4% of the vote. He assumed office on January 8, 2013 and served until January 3, 2025.

In 2024, Goldman ran for election in the U.S. House of Representatives. He sought to represent Texas's 12th congressional district, from which longtime representative Kay Granger was retiring. Goldman defeated John O'Shea in the Republican primary, and subsequently won the general election with 63.5% of the vote.