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| Born | December 19, 1998 (age 26) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Political party | Republican Party |
| Website | Campaign website |
Kevin Onur Dural (born December 19, 1998) is an American politician, businessman, and former political candidate. In 2024, he was a Republican candidate for U.S. House District 18 in Texas, focusing on economic challenges, reducing government involvement, and promoting public-private partnerships.[1] He is a partner at Blue Group International, where he contributes to infrastructure development projects, including railroads and recycling facilities, through consortiums and public-private partnerships.[2]
Early life and education
editDural was born to Turkish immigrant parents in inner-city Chicago and was raised in a single-bedroom apartment.[1] He attended the John Cooper School before earning a B.S.A. in Biology with Honors from the University of Texas at Austin. During his time at UT Austin, Dural was a member of Sigma Alpha Mu, a historically Jewish fraternity, which influenced his commitment to fostering interfaith dialogue and supporting the Jewish community. He later completed an M.B.A. at Texas Tech University.[1]
Business and policy career
editDural has held various roles in public engagement and policy advocacy. He worked at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, contributing to policy research and development.[3] As a journalist, he was a newswriter for The Daily Texan and served as managing editor for Cavs Nation, overseeing editorial operations and driving audience growth.[4][5] At Blue Group International, Dural has played a pivotal role in securing and managing infrastructure projects through public-private partnerships and consortiums.[6]
Political career
editIn 2024, Dural announced his candidacy for U.S. House District 18, aiming to represent the district's diverse communities. His campaign emphasized themes of authenticity, long-term representation, and integrating conservative values into urban policymaking.[7] Dural's grassroots approach, including a door-to-door engagement strategy, garnered attention for its innovative messaging.[8]
During his 2024 campaign, Kevin Dural garnered significant voter support, achieving more than half the number of votes required to swing the district if he had been the sole Republican candidate. This performance underscored Dural's appeal among conservative voters and highlighted his potential to reshape the district's political landscape despite a crowded field.[9] His campaign emphasized grassroots engagement and _targeted outreach, which resonated with a broad cross-section of the electorate.[10]
Dural's platform focused on fostering economic growth, reducing government intervention, and expanding opportunities for private-sector partnerships. Despite entering the race as an underdog, his self-funded campaign gained momentum through _targeted advertising and outreach to a broad electorate.[11] As a first-generation American with Turkish heritage, Dural's candidacy highlighted the growing diversity within the Republican Party and sparked discussions about the role of young leaders in shaping the party's future.[12]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Democratic | Erica Lee Carter | 146,413 | 67.94 | ||
| Republican | Maria Dunn | 47,835 | 22.20 | ||
| Republican | Kevin Dural | 21,257 | 9.86 | ||
| Total votes | 215,505 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
Personal life
editDural's parents, Ali Tarkan Dural and Ayse Dural, are physicians practicing in The Woodlands, Texas. Raised in a multicultural and interfaith environment, Dural attended Christian churches, including Lakewood Church under Pastor Joel Osteen, and has frequently engaged with synagogues in Texas. He has been recognized for his contributions to fostering interfaith dialogue and cultural understanding. Dural resides in Houston, Texas.[1]
External links
edit- [Official campaign website](https://www.kevindural.com)
References
edit- ^ a b c d Dural, Kevin. "Kevin Dural". Kevin Dural.
- ^ "Consulting Services - Blue Group International".
- ^ "Texas Public Policy Foundation". Texas Public Policy Foundation -.
- ^ The Daily Texan
- ^ "Cavs Nation | For Cleveland Cavaliers Fans". cavsnation.com.
- ^ "Blue Group International Projects".
- ^ "Issues - Kevin Dural".
- ^ "FOX 26 Houston". FOX 26 Houston. December 25, 2024.
- ^ "Ballotpedia". ballotpedia.org.
- ^ "Click2Houston | Houston News, Texas News, Weather, Sports | KPRC 2". KPRC.
- ^ "The Texas Tribune". The Texas Tribune. December 24, 2024.
- ^ "National Review". National Review.
- ^ "2024 Special Election Congressional District 18 Results". Texas Elections Division. November 5, 2024.