Shelley Luther, the Texas salon owner who boldly defied COVID-19 lockdown orders, has secured a seat in the state House of Representatives. Luther, whose business was shut down during the pandemic, ran on a platform of defending individual rights and rejecting government overreach. She defeated her Democratic opponent, Tiffany Drake, by a landslide with nearly 78% of the vote in District 62.
Luther became a household name when she refused to close Salon A La Mode during the pandemic, risking both fines and jail time to provide for her employees. “I ended up in jail,” Luther recalled, smiling, as she remembered how she reopened her salon after her stylists were struggling to make ends meet. While many businesses were forced to close, Luther’s business was among the few that was targeted by harsh mandates.
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
Her stance was about more than just economic survival—it was about standing up against government restrictions on personal freedoms. Luther’s jail time, which came after she opened her business in defiance of state orders, became a symbol for those who opposed lockdowns. Her mugshot, showing her with visible roots, was often compared to Nancy Pelosi’s controversial salon visit during the same period.
Luther’s victory is particularly significant because it represents a larger pushback against the kind of governmental control that many believe infringes on personal freedoms. Having unseated an incumbent Republican in the primary earlier this year, Luther now brings her fight for freedom to the Texas state legislature.
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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
Despite facing personal challenges, including a near-fatal brain aneurysm, Luther has remained resolute in her mission. She sees her recovery as a sign that it’s her time to make a real difference in Texas politics. “I knew it was my time,” Luther said, emphasizing her determination to push back against government overreach.
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.@AndyHopperTX .@ShelleyLuther .@realmitchlittle @NateSchatzline #txlege pic.twitter.com/QynmeYqAxr— Jennifer in North Texas 🇺🇸 (@jenlm4patriots) November 12, 2024
Congratulations to Liberty champion, @ShelleyLuther! #txlege #makelibertywin pic.twitter.com/HNCJjIifp7
— Young Americans for Liberty (@YALiberty) November 6, 2024
As a state representative, Luther’s first priority will be protecting the rights of her constituents, ensuring that government never again imposes arbitrary restrictions on personal liberties.
