About Me

I graduated from Ray Braswell High School in 2018 and continued my education at the University of Arkansas. After a year, I returned home to the University of North Texas, where I spent the next three years balancing my studies with a full-time job as a shift lead at a pizza shop in Denton. During this time, I grappled with uncertainty about my future. Although I initially chose to major in Accounting because I excelled in those classes, an internship and subsequent full-time job in the field made it clear that it wasn't the right path for me. I realized that I had opted for accounting out of a desire for security, but it left me unfulfilled. My true passion lies in helping others and making a difference in their lives. This realization led me to pursue a career in politics. I initially engaged with the Republican Party, a choice influenced by my upbringing in Texas, where many people around me aligned with those values. I recognized that the party was facing challenges, and I believed I could help bring about positive change and a fresh perspective. Over the summer, I had the opportunity to door knock in Iowa, followed by an internship on Capitol Hill in the fall. These experiences were eye-opening and transformative for me. Ultimately, what I witnessed and learned pushed me to return home and run for Congress as a Democrat. I am committed to serving the people, championing American values, healing a divided nation and moving forward as one to a better future.

My name is Simon Cardell and I am running for the U.S. House in the fourth congressional district of Texas. I was born and raised in Plano, Texas with 2 older brothers and a twin brother. I lost my mother to lung cancer when I was four years old. This made my upbringing challenging. However, through these challenges it developed me into a person of strong character.