Texas salon owner Shelley Luther, jailed for defying COVID-19 lockdowns, won a state legislative seat with 75% of the vote.

Shelley Luther, a Texas salon owner jailed in 2020 for defying COVID-19 lockdowns, won a seat in the Texas state legislature with over 75% of the vote, defeating Democrat Tiffany Drake. Luther previously served a seven-day jail sentence for operating her salon against local restrictions. Her political career took off after her arrest, leading to her victory in the Texas House District 62.

November 09, 2024
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