Shelley Luther, the Texas salon owner who famously defied COVID-19 lockdown orders, has secured a victory in her bid for a state House seat, winning nearly 78% of the vote in District 62. Her election is seen as a victory for those who believe in personal liberty and a rejection of the government restrictions that characterized much of the COVID-19 era.
Luther’s decision to reopen her salon, Salon A La Mode, despite state orders was controversial but ultimately became a symbol of resistance to government overreach. “I ended up in jail,” Luther said, smiling as she recalled how her business was forced to close while other businesses, such as dog grooming, were allowed to remain open.
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 defiance led to her arrest and became an emblematic moment of the pandemic era, highlighting the uneven enforcement of restrictions. Luther’s mugshot, showing two-inch-long roots, became an iconic image of her fight against government overreach. The photo was widely shared, especially in contrast to the story of Nancy Pelosi’s lockdown salon visit.
Luther’s campaign centered on the belief that the government had no right to shut down businesses or infringe on personal freedoms. She argued that the pandemic was used as an excuse for the state to overreach, and her win shows that there is significant support for those who oppose such measures. Luther’s victory was not just personal—it was a triumph for the principles of liberty and personal responsibility.
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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
Now that she has secured a seat in the Texas legislature, Luther plans to continue fighting for the rights of Texans. She sees her role as ensuring that government power is limited and that the rights of individuals are upheld, particularly in the wake of the pandemic’s many overreaches.
Congratulations to Liberty champion, @ShelleyLuther! #txlege #makelibertywin pic.twitter.com/HNCJjIifp7
— Young Americans for Liberty (@YALiberty) November 6, 2024
Luther’s success is a reminder that standing up for one’s beliefs, even in the face of adversity, can lead to real change. Her victory in District 62 is just the beginning of her work to ensure that Texans’ freedoms are never again compromised.
