Shelley Luther, the Texas salon owner who became a symbol of resistance during the pandemic, has successfully secured a state House seat with an overwhelming 78% of the vote in District 62. Luther’s victory is a strong message against government control and a stand for individual rights, particularly in the wake of the government-imposed restrictions that harmed businesses and families across the country.
Luther gained national attention in 2020 when she reopened her salon, Salon A La Mode, in defiance of Texas’ COVID-19 lockdown orders. Her decision was based on the dire financial situation faced by her employees, many of whom were struggling to make ends meet. “I ended up in jail,” Luther recalled, reflecting on the consequences of her actions, which she believes were necessary to protect her business and her employees.
Shelley Luther, the former Dallas salon owner who was put in jail after she reopened her salon during the COVID-19 pandemic, is heading to the Texas state house! This is the way!! 🤘 pic.twitter.com/m6dOit31Y1
— Jason (@Jason_The_Texan) November 10, 2024
Luther’s stand against the lockdowns resonated with many Texans who felt their rights were being trampled by state and federal government orders. The government allowed some businesses to stay open while others, like Luther’s, were forced to shut down. This unequal treatment led Luther to run for office, with a platform centered on defending individual freedoms and fighting government overreach.
Luther’s election is a triumph for those who oppose the kind of government restrictions that many believe went too far during the pandemic. Her victory in District 62 is a powerful reminder that Texans want leaders who will fight for their rights and protect their freedom to operate businesses and live without fear of unnecessary government control.
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Hair Stylist Shelley Luther was told she could avoid jail time if she apologized for not closing her hair salon until it was allowed to open.
LISTEN TO WHAT SHE TOLD THE JUDGE pic.twitter.com/HAyi8pWCIW
— Terrence K. Williams (@w_terrence) May 6, 2020
Some REAL Rock Stars here!
.@AndyHopperTX .@ShelleyLuther .@realmitchlittle @NateSchatzline #txlege pic.twitter.com/QynmeYqAxr— Jennifer in North Texas 🇺🇸 (@jenlm4patriots) November 12, 2024
Despite suffering a brain aneurysm that required nearly a month of hospitalization, Luther’s resolve has only grown stronger. She is determined to use her platform in the Texas legislature to push back against government overreach and ensure that no one else faces the hardships she experienced.
Congratulations to Liberty champion, @ShelleyLuther! #txlege #makelibertywin pic.twitter.com/HNCJjIifp7
— Young Americans for Liberty (@YALiberty) November 6, 2024
Luther’s victory signals a growing movement of resistance against government overreach, and her election to the Texas House marks a critical step in the fight for individual freedoms.
