Shirley McKellar
Shirley McKellar (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 1st Congressional District. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
McKellar was a 2016 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of Texas.[1]
McKellar was a 2014 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 1st Congressional District of Texas. Shirley McKellar lost the general election on November 4, 2014. She previously ran unsuccessfully for the seat in 2012.
Biography
McKellar earned her undergraduate degrees in nursing and chemistry from Texas Women's University. She then received a master's degree from the University of Texas and a Ph.D. in nursing management from the Columbus College of Public Health & Administration. McKellar has worked in a variety of positions, including education, nursing and the military. She spent 16 years of active duty in the U.S. Army. She is the founder and CEO of McKellar-McKellar-Ntaka and Associates, Inc., a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization.[2]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Texas District 1
Incumbent Louis B. Gohmert Jr. defeated Shirley McKellar and Jeff Callaway in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Louis B. Gohmert Jr. (R) | 72.3 | 168,165 | |
| Shirley McKellar (D) | 26.3 | 61,263 | ||
| Jeff Callaway (L) | 1.4 | 3,292 | ||
| Total votes: 232,720 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 1
Shirley McKellar defeated Brent Beal in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 1 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Shirley McKellar | 61.0 | 9,181 | |
| Brent Beal | 39.0 | 5,858 | ||
| Total votes: 15,039 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 1
Incumbent Louis B. Gohmert Jr. defeated Anthony Culler and Roshin Rowjee in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 1 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Louis B. Gohmert Jr. | 88.3 | 64,004 | |
| Anthony Culler | 9.0 | 6,504 | ||
| Roshin Rowjee | 2.7 | 1,955 | ||
| Total votes: 72,463 | ||||
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2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Louie Gohmert (R) defeated Shirley McKellar (D) and Phil Gray (L), in the general election on November 8, 2016. Gohmert defeated Simon Winston and Anthony Culler in the Republican primary on March 1, 2016. [3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Louie Gohmert Incumbent |
73.9% | 192,434 | |
| Democratic | Shirley McKellar | 24.1% | 62,847 | |
| Libertarian | Phil Gray | 1.9% | 5,062 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 66 | |
| Total Votes | 260,409 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Louie Gohmert Incumbent |
81.9% | 96,313 | ||
| Simon Winston | 13.9% | 16,335 | ||
| Anthony Culler | 4.2% | 4,879 | ||
| Total Votes | 117,527 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State |
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2014
McKellar ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Texas' 1st District. McKellar won the Democratic nomination in the primary on March 4, 2014, with no opposition. She was defeated by incumbent Louie Gohmert (R) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Louie Gohmert Incumbent |
77.5% | 115,084 | |
| Democratic | Shirley McKellar | 22.5% | 33,476 | |
| Total Votes | 148,560 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
2012
McKellar ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Texas' 1st District. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on May 29, 2012. She was defeated by incumbent Louie Gohmert (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Louie Gohmert Incumbent |
71.4% | 178,322 | |
| Democratic | Shirley J. McKellar | 26.9% | 67,222 | |
| Libertarian | Clark Patterson | 1.6% | 4,114 | |
| Total Votes | 249,658 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
Campaign themes
2016
The following issues were listed on McKellar's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.
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| —Shirley McKellar's campaign website, http://www.votemckellar.com/keyissuesm.html | ||
2014
McKellar's campaign website listed the following issues:[10]
- Compassionate Conservatism
- Excerpt: "I strongly believe in core Texas values - encouraging personal responsibility, compassion for others, and supporting family values. Strong families are the foundation for a prosperous and civilized community."
- Education
- Excerpt: "A good education system helps strengthen our society by teaching and instructing young adults, giving them a strong foundation that will help them learn and succeed as citizens and individuals."
- Healthcare & Retirement
- Excerpt: "We have the greatest health care system in the world. However, we must reform our health care system to make it more affordable and provide individuals access to quality medical services, regardless of race, age or medical condition. And our Senior Citizens must have a great Quality of Life (QoL) in their retirement years. "
- Homeland Security
- Excerpt: "Defending against threats to America’s security will always be one of my highest priorities in the U.S. Congress. I’m committed to ensuring that our first responders and disaster teams have the training and equipment needed to provide assistance to its residents. "
- Jobs & The Economy
- Excerpt: "The role of the government is not to create wealth, but to foster an environment where America’s entrepreneurial spirit can thrive and achieve great things. Texas and America is not broke therefore, we must get our teachers back to work. Our government is run on taxes imposed by the federal and all state governments."
- National Defense & The U.S. Military
- Excerpt: "We must always remember that our government's primary responsibility is to protect and defend the American people and advance the interests of the United States. Veterans & Military Personnel As a disabled American veteran, I am personally dedicated to looking out for the interests of all military personnel, active and retired, who call Texas home."
Campaign finance summary
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See also
- United States House of Representatives
- Texas' 1st Congressional District election, 2018
- Texas' 1st Congressional District election, 2016
- Texas' 1st Congressional District elections, 2014
- Texas' 1st Congressional District
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed December 15, 2015
- ↑ Campaign website, "Biography," accessed January 13, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed December 15, 2015
- ↑ The New York Times, "Texas Primary Results," March 1, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2014 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed December 10, 2013
- ↑ The Huffington Post, "Election 2014," November 4, 2014
- ↑ Texas Democrats, "2012 Candidate list," accessed May 10, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Unofficial Democratic primary results," May 29, 2012
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Campaign website, "Key Issues," accessed January 13, 2014
