Texas House of Representatives elections, 2012
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Elections for the office of Texas House of Representatives consisted of a Primary Election on May 29, 2012 and a General Election on November 6, 2012. The Primary Runoff Election took place on July 31, 2012.[1]
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was March 9, 2012.[2]
Due to legal challenges during the redistricting process, the primary was moved back twice. The original filing deadline was December 12th, which was then moved to December 15th. The deadline was further changed to December 19.[3][4] The original primary date was March 6, 2012 and the original primary runoff date was set for May 22, 2012.
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 6 election 2012, the Republican Party held the majority in the Texas House of Representatives:
| Texas House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 5, 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 48 | 55 | |
| Republican Party | 100 | 95 | |
| Vacancy | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | |
Incumbents retiring
Campaign contributions
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state house in Texas in past years and the cumulative amount of dollars raised in state senate races, including contributions in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[5]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 332 | $78,482,292 |
| 2008 | 361 | $71,266,729 |
| 2006 | 425 | $65,478,865 |
| 2004 | 285 | $44,062,003 |
| 2002 | 365 | $37,274,594 |
In 2010, the candidates for state house raised a total of $78,482,292 in campaign contributions. The top 10 donors were:[6]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Texans for Lawsuit Reform | $5,176,786 |
| Texans for Insurance Reform | $2,591,865 |
| Associated Republicans of Texas | $2,133,555 |
| House Democratic Campaign Cmte | $1,950,747 |
| Perry, Bob J | $1,733,500 |
| Taylor, Van | $950,000 |
| Joe R Straus III Campaign | $889,000 |
| Texas Association of Realtors | $814,570 |
| Annies List | $778,860 |
| Perry, Doylene | $567,500 |
Impact of redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in Texas
The Republican-controlled legislature approved House maps on May 23, 2011, which were subject to federal preclearance under the Voting Rights Act. A federal court in Washington D.C. denied preclearance; the court's opinion said, "We conclude that the enacted plan will have the effect of abridging minority voting rights in four ability districts—HDs 33, 35, 117, and 149—and that Texas did not create any new ability districts to offset those losses."[7]The 2012 elections were administered using interim maps drawn by a San Antonio federal court, which were issued on February 28, 2012. According to the Associated Press, Republicans were expected to win 85 House seats, Democrats 50, and 15 seats were considered competitive.[4]
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in the Texas House of Representatives, a candidate must be:[8]
- A U.S. citizen
- 21 years old before the general election
- A two-year resident of Texas before the general election
- A district resident for 1 year prior to the general election
Vacancies
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If there is a vacancy in the House, the Governor must call a special election to fill the vacant seat[9]. A Governor's proclamation to a special election must be delivered to local elections authorities representing the vacant seat no later than 36 days before the scheduled election[10].
The Secretary of State can declare a candidate duly elected in a special election if there is no opposition[11].
List of candidates
District 1
May 29 Democratic primary candidates:
- No candidates filed.
May 29 GOP primary candidates:
- George Lavender 12,425
- Incumbent Lavender first assumed office in 2011.
- George Lavender 12,425
May 29 Libertarian primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 2
- No candidates filed.
- George Alexander 7,532
- Dan Flynn 11,070
November 6 General election candidates:
District 3
Note: Incumbent Republican Erwin Cain did not seek re-election.
- No candidates filed.
- Bob Bagley 3,359
- Cecil Bell, Jr. 7,249
- Troy Bonin 2,133
Note: Libertarian candidate April Dawn Scheffler-Nall was running, but no longer appears on the Libertarian Party of Texas candidate listings.[12]
November 6 General election candidates:
District 4
- No candidates filed.
- Lance Gooden 8,159
- Stuart Spitzer 6,827
- Lance Gooden 8,159
November 6 General election candidates:
District 5
- No candidates filed.
- Bryan Hughes 13,094
- Mary Lookadoo 3,766
- Bryan Hughes 13,094
November 6 General election candidates:
District 6
- No candidates filed.
- Leo Berman 8,186 Incumbent Berman first assumed office in 1999.
- Matt Schaefer 11,158
November 6 General election candidates:
District 7
- No candidates filed.
- Tommy Merritt 6,384
- David Simpson 10,258
November 6 General election candidates:
District 8
- Charles E. Morgan 1,695
- Charles E. Morgan 1,695
- Byron Cook 9,600
- Bobby Vickery 5,885
- Byron Cook 9,600
November 6 General election candidates:
District 9
- No candidates filed.
- Wayne Christian 8,558 - Incumbent Christian first assumed office in 1997.
- Chris Paddie 9,335
November 6 General election candidates:
John McIntyre (write-in): 13,339
District 10
- No candidates filed.
- Linda Bounds 1,801
- T.J. Fabby 3,931
- Matthew Melton 457
- Jim Pitts 8,392
November 6 General election candidates:
District 11
- No candidates filed.
- Travis Clardy 9,093
- Chuck Hopson 9,253
- Tony Sevilla 1,291
- Travis Clardy 9,093
- July 31 Republican primary runoff:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 12
- Robert Stem 2,710
- Robert Stem 2,710
- Tucker Anderson 3,524
- Timothy Delasandro 1,462
- Kyle J. Kacal 2,834
- Chris Scotti 2,775
- Josh Tetens 1,334
- Tucker Anderson 3,524
- July 31 Republican primary runoff:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 13
- No candidates filed.
- Lois Kolkhorst 18,047
- Lois Kolkhorst 18,047
November 6 General election candidates:
District 14
- Judy Le Unes 885
- Judy Le Unes 885
- Hal Hawkins 1,522
- John Raney 6,695
November 6 General election candidates:
District 15
- No candidates filed.
- Rob Eissler 7,420 - Incumbent Eissler first assumed office in 2003.
- Steve Toth 9,630
November 6 General election candidates:
District 16
- No candidates filed.
- Brandon Creighton 12,898
- Brandon Creighton 12,898
November 6 General election candidates:
District 17
- Colin J. Guerra 5,259
- Colin J. Guerra 5,259
- Tim Kleinschmidt 7,206
- Tim Kleinschmidt 7,206
November 6 General election candidates:
District 18
- No candidates filed.
- John Otto 9,485
- Dwayne Stovall 4,677
- John Otto 9,485
November 6 General election candidates:
District 19
- No candidates filed.
- Mike Hamilton 8,503 - Incumbent Hamilton first assumed office in 2003.
- James White 10,190
November 6 General election candidates:
District 20
Note: Incumbent Republican Charles Schwertner did not seek re-election.
- No candidates filed.
- Marsha Farney 15,532
- Marsha Farney 15,532
November 6 General election candidates:
District 21
- No candidates filed.
- Daniel Miller 3,488
- Allan Ritter 9,299
November 6 General election candidates:
District 22
- Joe Deshotel 9,443
- Joe Deshotel 9,443
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 23
- Craig Eiland 3,425
- Craig Eiland 3,425
- Rachel Delago 3,065
- Wayne Faircloth 3,978
- W.M. Wallace 3,258
- July 31 Republican primary runoff:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Note: Richard R. Johnson did not appear on the list of candidates on the ballot in the general election.[13]
District 24
Note: Incumbent Republican Larry Taylor did not seek re-election.
- H.C. Cates 1,626
- H.C. Cates 1,626
- Greg Bonnen 6,951
- Ryan Sitton 5,035
- Heidi Thiess 3,440
- Greg Bonnen 6,951
- July 31 Republican primary runoff:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 25
- No candidates filed.
- Dennis Bonnen 10,851
- Dennis Bonnen 10,851
November 6 General election candidates:
District 26
Note: Incumbent Republican Charlie Howard did not seek re-election.
- Vy Nguyen 1,220
- Vy Nguyen 1,220
- Sonal Bhuchar 3,043
- Jacquie Chaumette 3,949
- Diana Miller 1,696
- Rick Miller 5,997
- July 31 Republican primary runoff:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 27
- Ronald Reynolds 5,295
- Ronald Reynolds 5,295
- Kris Allfrey 3,679
- Kris Allfrey 3,679
November 6 General election candidates:
District 28
- No candidates filed.
- John Zerwas 7,253
- John Zerwas 7,253
November 6 General election candidates:
District 29
Note: Incumbent Republican Randy Weber did not seek re-election.
- Doug Blatt 1,756
- Doug Blatt 1,756
- Debra Rosenthal-Ritter 3,707
- Ed Thompson 7,544
November 6 General election candidates:
District 30
- Alex Hernandez, Jr. 5,065
- Alex Hernandez, Jr. 5,065
- Geanie Morrison 11,891
- Geanie Morrison 11,891
November 6 General election candidates:
District 31
- Ryan Guillen 14,413
- Ryan Guillen 14,413
- Ann Matthews 2,817
- Ann Matthews 2,817
November 6 General election candidates:
District 32
- No candidates filed.
- Todd Hunter 7,255
- Todd Hunter 7,255
November 6 General election candidates:
District 33
Note: Incumbent Republican Raul Torres did not seek re-election.
- No candidates filed.
- Jim Pruitt 4,877
- Scott Turner 6,829
November 6 General election candidates:
District 34
- Abel Herrero 5,302
- Abel Herrero 5,302
- Connie Scott 4,210
- Connie Scott 4,210
November 6 General election candidates:
District 35
Note: Incumbent Republican Jose Aliseda did not seek re-election.
- Oscar Longoria 5,632
- Gus Ruiz 4,580
- Oscar Longoria 5,632
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 36
- Sergio Munoz, Jr. 4,981
- Sergio Munoz, Jr. 4,981
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 37
- Rene Oliveira 5,892
- Alex Dominguez 3,517
- Rene Oliveira 5,892
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 38
- Eddie Lucio, III 7,057
- Eddie Lucio, III 7,057
- Alex Torres 1,423
- Alex Torres 1,423
November 6 General election candidates:
District 39
- Armando Martinez 11,561
- Joseph Campos 2,221
- Armando Martinez 11,561
November 6 General election candidates:
District 40
Note: Incumbent Republican Aaron Pena did not seek re-election.
- Agustin Hernandez, Jr. 2,840
- Timoteo Betancourt 2,089
- Terry Canales 3,301
- Robert Pena, Jr. 2,607
- Agustin Hernandez, Jr. 2,840
- July 31 Democratic primary runoff:
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 41
Note: Incumbent Democrat Veronica Gonzales did not seek re-election.
- Robert Guerra 5,107
- Robert Guerra 5,107
- Miriam Martinez 1,210
- Armando Vera 1,026
- Miriam Martinez 1,210
Note: Vera initially filed for election, but withdrew prior to the primary. However, he remained on the ballot since his decision came after the deadline for changes.[14]
November 6 General election candidates:
District 42
- Richard Raymond 13,738
- Richard Raymond 13,738
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 43
- Yvonne Gonzalez Toureilles 7,585
- Gabriel Zamora 3,160
- Yvonne Gonzalez Toureilles 7,585
- J.M. Lozano 3,115
- William Willie Vaden 837
- Bill T. Willson, II 3,071
- J.M. Lozano 3,115
- July 31 Republican primary runoff:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 44
- No candidates filed.
- John Kuempel 12,315
- John Kuempel 12,315
November 6 General election candidates:
District 45
- John Adams 3,182
- John Adams 3,182
- Jason Isaac 8,918
- Jason Isaac 8,918
November 6 General election candidates:
District 46
- Dawnna Dukes 5,962
- Dawnna Dukes 5,962
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 47
- Chris Frandsen 4,600
- Chris Frandsen 4,600
- Ryan Downtown 4,786
- Paul Workman 9,652
November 6 General election candidates:
District 48
- Donna Howard 8,561
- Donna Howard 8,561
- Robert Dartanian Thomas 6,829
- Robert Dartanian Thomas 6,829
November 6 General election candidates:
District 49
- Elliott Naishtat 7,853
- Elliott Naishtat 7,853
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 50
- Mark Strama 4,469
- Mark Strama 4,469
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 51
- Eddie Rodriguez 5,489
- Eddie Rodriguez 5,489
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 52
- No candidates filed.
- Larry Gonzales 6,257
- Larry Gonzales 6,257
November 6 General election candidates:
District 53
- No candidates filed.
- Harvey Hilderbran 16,242
- Cary Wise 6,251
- Harvey Hilderbran 16,242
November 6 General election candidates:
District 54
- Claudia Brown 1,194
- Claudia Brown 1,194
- Jimmie Don Aycock 5,964
- Jimmie Don Aycock 5,964
November 6 General election candidates:
District 55
- No candidates filed.
- John Alaniz 4,752
- Ralph Sheffield 6,400
November 6 General election candidates:
District 56
- No candidates filed.
- Charles Anderson 9,353
- Chris Decluitt 6,768
- Raymond Hixson 1,743
- Charles Anderson 9,353
November 6 General election candidates:
- Note: Clifford A. Deuvall did not appear on the list of general election candidates.[13]
District 57
- No candidates filed.
- Trent Ashby 11,730
- Marva Beck 8,454 - Incumbent Beck first assumed office in 2011.
- Trent Ashby 11,730
November 6 General election candidates:
District 58
- No candidates filed.
- Rob Orr 10,512
- Rob Orr 10,512
November 6 General election candidates:
District 59
- Bill Norris 1,047
- Bill Norris 1,047
- Mike Jones 2,932
- Sid Miller 7,778
- J.D. Sheffield 7,599
- July 31 Republican primary runoff:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 60
- No candidates filed.
- Jim Keffer 17,723
- Jim Keffer 17,723
May 29 Green Party primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Note: Tony Mathison did not appear on the list of general election candidates.[13]
District 61
- No candidates filed.
- Phil King 14,345
- Phil King 14,345
November 6 General election candidates:
District 62
- Eristeo Perez 1,116
- Eristeo Perez 1,116
- Larry Phillips 12,261
- Larry Phillips 12,261
November 6 General election candidates:
District 63
- No candidates filed.
- Tan Parker 7,388
- Tan Parker 7,388
November 6 General election candidates:
District 64
- Mary Brown 1,246
- Mary Brown 1,246
- Mike Brucia 2,861
- Myra Crownover 6,477
November 6 General election candidates:
District 65
Note: Incumbent Republican Burt Solomons did not seek re-election.
- Gary E. Brown 1,099
- Gary E. Brown 1,099
- Mike Hennefer 1,260
- David Loerwald 1,754
- Ron Simmons 4,844
November 6 General election candidates:
District 66
- No candidates filed.
- Van Taylor
- Van Taylor
November 6 General election candidates:
District 67
Note: Incumbent Republican Jerry Madden did not seek re-election.
- No candidates filed.
- Jeran Akers 1,209
- Roger Burns 2,347
- Jon Cole 3,473
- Jeff Leach 3,250
- John Pitchford 476
- July 31 Republican primary runoff:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 68
Note: Incumbent Republican Rick Hardcastle did not seek re-election.
- Lanhon Odom 1,990
- Lanhon Odom 1,990
- Paul Braswell 1,261
- David Isbell 1,842
- Trent McKnight 9,226
- Drew Springer 6,498
- July 31 Republican primary runoff:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Note: Lanhon Odom was disqualified from the general election ballot because he voted in the Republican primary, thus automatically forfeiting his role as the Democratic nominee.[13][15]
District 69
Note: Incumbent Republican Lanham Lyne did not seek re-election.
- No candidates filed.
- James Frank 7,758
- James Frank 7,758
November 6 General election candidates:
District 70
Note: Incumbent Republican Ken Paxton did not seek re-election.
- No candidates filed.
- Scott Sanford 6,018
- Bracy Wilson 3,909
- Scott Sanford 6,018
November 6 General election candidates:
District 71
- No candidates filed.
- Susan King 11,009
- Susan King 11,009
November 6 General election candidates:
District 72
- No candidates filed.
- Drew Darby 12,207
- Drew Darby 12,207
November 6 General election candidates:
District 73
- No candidates filed.
- Doug Miller 16,994
- Rob Smith 5,633
- Doug Miller 16,994
November 6 General election candidates:
District 74
Note: Incumbent Democrat Pete Gallego did not seek re-election.
- Robert Garza 4,372
- Poncho Nevarez 8,321
- Efrain Valdez 2,774
- Dora Alcala 803
- Thomas C. Kincaid 1,644
November 6 General election candidates:
District 75
Note: Incumbent Democrat Chente Quintanilla did not seek re-election.
- Hector Enriquez 2,191
- Tony Roman 722
- Mary E. Gonzalez 3,165
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 76
- Naomi Gonzalez 7,466
- Naomi Gonzalez 7,466
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 77
- Marisa Marquez 6,406
- Aaron Barraza 3,915
- Marisa Marquez 6,406
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 78
- Joe Moody 6,535
- Joe Moody 6,535
- Dee Margo 3,426
- Dee Margo 3,426
November 6 General election candidates:
District 79
- Joe Pickett 6,757
- Joe Pickett 6,757
- No candidates filed.
Note: Libertarian candidate Christopher Kahoe was running, but no longer appears on the Libertarian Party of Texas candidate listings.[12]
November 6 General election candidates:
District 80
- Jerry Garza 7,164
- Tracy King 10,599
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 81
- No candidates filed.
- Tryon Lewis 11,432
- Tryon Lewis 11,432
November 6 General election candidates:
District 82
- No candidates filed.
- Tom Craddick 10,945
- Tom Craddick 10,945
November 6 General election candidates:
District 83
- No candidates filed.
- Delwin Jones 5,343
- Charles Perry 13,142
November 6 General election candidates:
District 84
- No candidates filed.
- John Frullo 10,184
- John Frullo 10,184
November 6 General election candidates:
District 85
- Dora Olivo 1,766
- Dora Olivo 1,766
- Lee Duggan 5,208
- Phil Stephenson 5,944
November 6 General election candidates:
District 86
- No candidates filed.
- John Smithee 13,710
- John Smithee 13,710
November 6 General election candidates:
District 87
- Abel Bosquez 945
- Abel Bosquez 945
- Four Price 9,523
- Four Price 9,523
November 6 General election candidates:
District 88
Note: Incumbent Republican Warren Chisum did not seek re-election.
- No candidates filed.
- Ken King 5,575
- Jim Landtroop 6,251
- Mac Smith 3,331
- Gary Walker 3,162
- Ken King 5,575
- July 31 Republican primary runoff:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 89
- No candidates filed.
- Jodie Laubenberg 6,710
- Jodie Laubenberg 6,710
Note: Libertarian candidate Bob Worthington was running, but no longer appears on the Libertarian Party of Texas candidate listings.[12]
November 6 General election candidates:
District 90
- Carlos Vasquez 1,914
- Lon Burnam 2,073
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 91
Note: Incumbent Republican Kelly Hancock did not seek re-election.
- No candidates filed.
- Stephanie Klick 3,026
- Ken Sapp 3,777
- Charles Scoma 1,388
- Lady Thombs 1,286
- Stephanie Klick 3,026
- July 31 Republican primary runoff:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 92
Note: Incumbent Republican Todd Smith did not seek re-election.
- No candidates filed.
- Roger Fisher 4,190
- Jonathan Stickland 6,332
November 6 General election candidates:
District 93
- Shane Hardin 1,261
- Shane Hardin 1,261
- Patricia Pat Carlson 715
- Matt Krause 3,098
- Barbara Nash 2,298 - Incumbent Nash first assumed office in 2011.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 94
- No candidates filed.
- Trina Lanza 2,472
- Diane Patrick 7,310
November 6 General election candidates:
District 95
Note: Incumbent Democrat Marc Veasey did not seek re-election.
- Nicole Collier 3,713
- Dulani Masimini 1,030
- Jesse Gaines 2,962
- Nicole Collier 3,713
- July 31 Democratic primary runoff:
- Monte Mitchell 2,113
- Monte Mitchell 2,113
November 6 General election candidates:
District 96
- No candidates filed.
- Mike Leyman 2,681
- Bill Zedler 4,536
November 6 General election candidates:
District 97
Note: Incumbent Republican Mark Shelton did not seek re-election.
- Gary Grassia 2,302
- Gary Grassia 2,302
- Craig Goldman 6,333
- Chris Hatch 1,105
- Susan Todd 4,143
- Craig Goldman 6,333
November 6 General election candidates:
District 98
- No candidates filed.
- Giovanni Capriglione 7,991
- Vicki Truitt 6,392 - Incumbent Truitt first assumed office in 1999.
- Giovanni Capriglione 7,991
November 6 General election candidates:
District 99
- Michael McClure 1,345
- Michael McClure 1,345
- Charlie Geren 5,852
- Charlie Geren 5,852
November 6 General election candidates:
District 100
- Eric Johnson 4,454
- Eric Johnson 4,454
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 101
- Paula Hightower Pierson 1,191
- Chris Turner 1,869
- Vickie Barnett 461
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 102
- Rich Hancock 1,676
- Rich Hancock 1,676
- Stefani Carter 6,307
- Stefani Carter 6,307
November 6 General election candidates:
- Note: Michael Joseph Spanos did not appear on the official list of candidates for the general election.[13]
District 103
- Rafael Anchia 2,532
- Rafael Anchia 2,532
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 104
- Roberto Alonzo 2,830
- Roberto Alonzo 2,830
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 105
- Rosemary Robbins 1,568
- Rosemary Robbins 1,568
- Linda Harper-Brown 4,178
- Linda Harper-Brown 4,178
November 6 General election candidates:
District 106
Note: Incumbent Republican Rodney Anderson did not seek re-election.
- No candidates filed.
- Pat Fallon 5,806
- Amber Fulton 2,333
- Pat Fallon 5,806
November 6 General election candidates:
District 107
- Robert Miklos 1,766
- Robert Miklos 1,766
- Kenneth Sheets 4,479
- Kenneth Sheets 4,479
November 6 General election candidates:
- Note: Patrick Spreng did not appear on the official list of candidates for the general election.[13]
District 108
- No candidates filed.
- Dan Branch 6,961
- Dan Branch 6,961
November 6 General election candidates:
District 109
- Helen Giddings 8,323
- Helen Giddings 8,323
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 110
Note: Incumbent Democrat Barbara Mallory-Caraway did not seek re-election.
- Toni Rose 3,318
- Larry Taylor 683
- Cedric Davis 1,289
- Toni Rose 3,318
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 111
- Yvonne Davis
- Yvonne Davis
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 112
- No candidates filed.
- Angie Chen Button
- Angie Chen Button
November 6 General election candidates:
District 113
Note: Incumbent Republican Joe Driver did not seek re-election.
- No candidates filed.
- Cindy Burkett
- Cindy Burkett
November 6 General election candidates:
District 114
Note: Incumbent Republican Will Ford Hartnett did not seek re-election.
- Carol Kent 2,460
- Carol Kent 2,460
- David Boone 1,138
- Bill Keffer 4,745
- Jason Villalba 4,114
- July 31 Republican primary runoff:
November 6 General election candidates:
- Note: Patrick Hernandez-Cigarruista did not appear on the official list of candidates for the general election.[13]
District 115
Note: Incumbent Republican Jim Jackson did not seek re-election.
- Mary Clare Fabishak 1,100
- Mary Clare Fabishak 1,100
- Lib Grimmett 278
- Steve Nguyen 3,081
- Andy Olivo 452
- Bennett Ratliff 2,644
- Matt Rinaldi 2,338
- July 31 Republican primary runoff:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 116
- Trey Martinez Fischer
- Trey Martinez Fischer
- No candidates filed.
Note: Libertarian candidate Kash Rambholta was running, but no longer appears on the Libertarian Party of Texas candidate listings.[12]
November 6 General election candidates:
District 117
- Philip Cortez 1,343
- Ken Mireles 1,185
- Tina Torres 1,302
- Philip Cortez 1,343
- July 31 Democratic primary runoff:
- John Garza 2,811
- John Garza 2,811
November 6 General election candidates:
District 118
- Joe Farias 3,683
- Joe Farias 3,683
- Robert A. Casias 2,699
- Robert A. Casias 2,699
November 6 General election candidates:
District 119
- Roland Gutierrez 3,412
- Roland Gutierrez 3,412
- Anna Campos 2,469
- Anna Campos 2,469
November 6 General election candidates:
District 120
- Ruth Jones McClendon 3,747
- Ruth Jones McClendon 3,747
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 121
- No candidates filed.
- Matt Beebe 6,109
- Joe Straus 10,366
November 6 General election candidates:
District 122
- No candidates filed.
- Lyle Larson 12,546
- Lyle Larson 12,546
Note: Libertarian candidate Joy Carta was running, but no longer appears on the Libertarian Party of Texas candidate listings.[12]
November 6 General election candidates:
District 123
- Michael Villarreal 4,335
- Michael Villarreal 4,335
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 124
- Jose Menendez 2,835
- Jose Menendez 2,835
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 125
Note: Incumbent Democrat Joaquin Castro did not seek re-election.
- Delicia Herrera 1,532
- Justin Rodriguez 3,085
- Alma Jackson 3,036
- Alma Jackson 3,036
November 6 General election candidates:
District 126
- No candidates filed.
- Patricia Harless 8,710
- Patricia Harless 8,710
November 6 General election candidates:
District 127
- Cody Pogue 1,274
- Cody Pogue 1,274
- Dan Huberty 11,117
- Bobby Jordan 1,200
- Dan Huberty 11,117
November 6 General election candidates:
District 128
- No candidates filed.
- Wayne Smith 7,943
- Wayne Smith 7,943
November 6 General election candidates:
District 129
- No candidates filed.
- John Davis 8,466
- Mary Huls 2,463
- John Davis 8,466
November 6 General election candidates:
District 130
- No candidates filed.
- Allen Fletcher 9,804
- Allen Fletcher 9,804
November 6 General election candidates:
District 131
- Alma Allen 3,869
- Wanda Adams 2,644
- Alma Allen 3,869
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 132
- No candidates filed.
- Randy Brown 1,325
- William Callegari 5,140
November 6 General election candidates:
District 133
- No candidates filed.
- Jim Murphy 11,443
- Ann Witt 7,279
- Jim Murphy 11,443
- Note: Grant Johnston withdrew before the primary.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 134
- Ann Johnson 3,548
- Ann Johnson 3,548
- Sarah Davis 9,796
- Sarah Davis 9,796
November 6 General election candidates:
District 135
- Paul Morgan 1,091
- Paul Morgan 1,091
- Gary Elkins 5,652
- Gary Elkins 5,652
November 6 General election candidates:
District 136
Note: Incumbent Republican Beverly Woolley did not seek re-election.
- Matt Stillwell 1,491
- Matt Stillwell 1,491
- Tony Dale 5,126
- Paul B. Matthews 2,597
- Tony Dale 5,126
November 6 General election candidates:
District 137
Note: Incumbent Democrat Scott Hochberg did not seek re-election.
- Joseph Carlos Madden 391
- Jamaal R. Smith 431
- Gene Wu 773
- Sarah Winkler 197
- July 31 Democratic primary runoff:
- M.J. Khan 1,710
- M.J. Khan 1,710
November 6 General election candidates:
District 138
- No candidates filed.
- Dwayne Bohac 5,861
- Whet Smith 2,222
- Dwayne Bohac 5,861
November 6 General election candidates:
District 139
- Sylvester Turner 5,231
- Sylvester Turner 5,231
- Sam Brocato 2,079
- Sam Brocato 2,079
November 6 General election candidates:
District 140
- Armando Walle 1,379
- Armando Walle 1,379
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 141
- Senfronia Thompson 3,852
- Senfronia Thompson 3,852
- Michael Bunch 733
- Michael Bunch 733
November 6 General election candidates:
District 142
- Harold Dutton, Jr. 4,528
- Harold Dutton, Jr. 4,528
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 143
- Ana Hernandez Luna 3,235
- Ana Hernandez Luna 3,235
- Frank Salazar 600
- Doug Weiskopf 945
November 6 General election candidates:
District 144
Note: District 144 was vacant at the time of the elections.
- Ornaldo Ybarra 591
- Kevin J. Risner 462
- Mary Ann Perez 1,149
- Gilbert Pena 1,030
- David Pineda 1,437
November 6 General election candidates:
District 145
- Carol Alvarado 1,904
- Carol Alvarado 1,904
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 146
- Borris Miles 4,484
- Al Edwards 3,305
- Borris Miles 4,484
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 147
- Garnet Coleman 6,606
- Ray Hill 950
- Garnet Coleman 6,606
- John Faulk 1,354
- John Faulk 1,354
November 6 General election candidates:
- Note: John Faulk did not appear on the official list of 2012 general election candidates.[13]
District 148
- Jessica Cristina Farrar 2,454
- Jessica Cristina Farrar 2,454
- No candidates filed.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 149
- Hubert Vo 1,399
- Hubert Vo 1,399
- Jack Lee 1,370
- Don Mullins 485
- Dianne Williams 2,075
November 6 General election candidates:
District 150
- Brad Neal 1,049
- Brad Neal 1,049
- Debbie Riddle 9,010
- James Wilson 2,133
- Debbie Riddle 9,010
November 6 General election candidates:
See also
External links
- Texas GOP - 2012 Republican primary candidates
- Texas Democratic Party - 2012 Democratic primary candidates (dead link)
- Texas Libertarian Party - 2012 Libertarian primary candidates (dead link)
- Texas Green Party - 2012 Green Party primary candidates
- Texas Secretary of State - 2012 Independent primary candidates (dead link)
- Texas Secretary of State Official Candidate list (dead link)
- Texas Secretary of State Official Certified Write-In Candidates list
- Texas Secretary of State - 2012 primary and general election results
Footnotes
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Calendar of Important Dates for Candidates for the 2012 Primary and General Elections"
- ↑ Texas Redistricting, "San Antonio court signs order on election deadlines," December 14, 2011
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2012 Election Dates," accessed July 15, 2011
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Governing, "Federal Court Issues New Texas Political Maps,"
- ↑ Follow the Money, Texas
- ↑ Follow the Money: "Texas House 2010 Campaign Contributions"
- ↑ Casetext, "Texas v. United States," accessed April 16, 2024
- ↑ Qualifications for running for Texas House of Representatives
- ↑ Texas Legislature, "Texas Election Code"(Referenced Statute 3.003 (3))
- ↑ Texas Legislature, "Texas Election Code"(Referenced Statute 3.003 (3)(b)-(c))
- ↑ Texas Legislature, "Texas Election Code"(Referenced Statute 2.055 (3)(b)-(c))
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 Libertarian Party of Texas, "2012 Candidate Listings," accessed July 20, 2012 (dead link)
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 Texas Secretary of State, "November 6, 2012 General Election candidates," accessed September 7, 2012
- ↑ themonitor.com, "GOP field narrows in McAllen state House race," April 20, 2012
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "Some Political Players Take a Pass on Primary," June 22, 2012
- ↑ Texas Green Party, "Texas Green Party Candidates Home Page," accessed July 20, 2012
