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M E M O R A N D U M

TO: Candidate Information Subscribers

FROM: Dana Chiodo

DATE: November 5, 2008

RE: General Election Results (Final Report)

Following are the results of the November 4, 2008 Texas General Election. Turnout was extremely high. There were 8,053,036 voters (59.37% of registered voters), compared to 4,399,068 voters (33.64% of registered voters) in 2006; 7,410,749 voters (56.57% of registered voters) in 2004; 4,553,979 (36.24% of registered voters) in 2002, and 6,407,637 in 2000 (51.81% of registered voters).

STATEWIDE

President – In Texas, Senator John McCain got 55.47% of the vote over Senator Barak Obama, who received 43.72%. Libertarian took 0.7%. Write-In candidates received: Brian Moore – 49 votes; – 586 votes; –3,053 votes; Cynthia McKinney – 415 votes; Jonathan Allen – 57 votes; – 3,418 votes; and Thaddaus Hill – 148 votes.

U.S. Senate – Senator (R-Austin) defeated Representative (D- ) 54.8% to 42.85%. Libertarian Yvonne Adamas Schnick took 2.33% of the vote.

Railroad Commissioner- Incumbent Railroad Commissioner Michael L. Williams (R- Austin) won re-election with 52.08% of the vote. Democrat Mark Thompson received 44.39%, and Libertarian David Floyd got 3.51%.

Texas Supreme Court: Chief Justice – Republican Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson got 53.07% of the vote over Democrat Jim Jordan (43.82%) and Libertarian Tom Oxford (3.1%). Place 7 – Republican Justice Dale Wainwright received 51.08% of the vote to defeat Democrat (45.89%) and Libertarian David G. Smith (3.02%). Place 8 – Republican Justice Phil Johnson won with 52.29% of the vote over Linda Reyna Yanez, who got 44.66% of the vote, and Libertarian Drew Shirley, who took (3.04%).

Court of Criminal Appeals: Place 3 – Republican Justice Tom Price defeated Democrat Susan Strawn 51.62% to 45.55. Libertarian Matthew Eilers took 2.82%. Place 4 – Republican Justice Paul Womack fought off a challenge from Democrat J.R. Molina, an attorney from Fort Worth 52.94% to 43.77%. Libertarian Dave Howard received 3.27% of the vote.

TEXAS CONGRESSIONAL RACES

All 32 members of the Texas congressional delegation were up for re-election, and all 32 sought re-election (19 Republicans and 13 Democrats). Eight incumbent Members of Congress did not have major party opposition: (R-Marshall); (R- Humble); (R-); (D-Houston); (R-Midland); (R-Surfside); (D-El Paso); and (R-). Of the 24 who had challengers, all were re-elected except Congressman (D- Houston), who lost in District 22.

Congressional District 3 – Congressman (R-Plano) easily defeated his Democratic challenger attorney Tom Daley (D-McKinney) 59.8% to 37.97%. Libertarian, Christopher J. Claytor received 2.22%.

Congressional District 4 – Congressman (R-Rockwall) also easily won over his Democratic challenger, Glenn Melancon of Sherman. Hall received 68.81% of the vote to Melancon’s 29.26%. Libertarian Fred Annett got 1.91%.

Congressional District 6 – Congressman (R-Ennis) got 62.04% of the vote to defeat Democrat Ludwig Otto, an English professor at Tarrant County Community College (35.58%). Ken Ashby, the Libertarian candidate, received 2.37%.

Congressional District 7 – Congressman (R-Houston) survived a high- dollar challenge from Energy Executive Michael Skelly (D-Houston). Culberson got 55.91% to Skelly’s 42.34%. Drew Parks (L-Houston) got 1.73%.

Congressional District 8 – Congressman (R-The Woodlands) easily beat his Democratic challenger, Kent Hargett of Spring 72.56% to 24.77%. Libertarian Brian Stevens received 2.65%.

Congressional District 10 – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Austin) defeated Democrat , an attorney from Burton 53.89% to 43.14%. Libertarian Matt Findel took 2.96%.

Congressional District 12 – Congresswoman (R-Fort Worth) got 67.59% of the vote to beat Democrat Tracey Smith, a Fort Worth real estate broker, who received 30.6%. Shiloh Sidney Shambaugh, the Libertarian candidate received 1.8%.

Congressional District 13 – Republican Congressman of Clarendon easily beat Democrat Roger Waun of Wichita Falls 77.58% to 22.9% in a rematch from their 2006 contest.

Congressional District 15 – Congressman Ruben Hinojosa (D-Mercedes) won with 65.71% of the vote over Republican Eddie Zamora of McAllen (31.95%). Gricha Raether, the Libertarian, got 2.33%.

Congressional District 17 – Congressman (D-Waco) is a Democrat in this over 62% Republican district, but he is heading back to Congress. He got 52.98% of the vote to defeat Republican Rob Curnock of Waco (45.49%). Gardner C. Osborne, the Libertarian in the race, received 1.51% of the vote.

Congressional District 18 – Congresswoman (D-Houston) got 77.31% of the vote to easily defeat Republican John Faulk, a retired CPA from Houston (20.34%). Libertarian Mike Taylor got 2.33%.

Congressional District 19 – Congressman (R-Lubbock) won re- election with 72.45% of the vote over public affairs consultant Dwight Fullingim (D- Lubbock), who got 24.93%. Richard “Chip” Peterson (L-Lubbock) received 2.6%.

Congressional District 20 – Democratic Congressman (D-San Antonio) got 71.91% of the vote to defeat Republican Robert Litoff (25.16%) and Libertarian Michael Idrogo (2.91%).

Congressional District 22 –In one of the hottest congressional races in the country, Congressman Nick Lampson (D-Houston) was defeated by attorney (R- Sugarland), who got 52.41% to Lampson’s 45.37%. Libertarian John Wiedner got 2.21%.

Congressional District 23 – Congressman (D-San Antonio) was re-elected with 55.76% of the vote over Bexar County Commissioner (R-San Antonio), who got 41.91%. Libertarian Lani Connolly took 2.31%.

Congressional District 24 – Congressman (R-Carrollton) easily defeated Democrat Tom Love of Arlington 55.91% to 41.14% while Libertarian David Casey received 2.93% of the vote.

Congressional District 25 – Congressman (D-Austin) won re-election with 65.82% of the vote. Republican George Morovich of La Grange took 30.45%, and Libertarian Jim Stutsman received 3.72%.

Congressional District 26 – Congressman Michael Burgess (R-Irving) received 60.18% of the vote to defeat Democrat Ken Leach (36.41%). Stephanie B. Weiss, the Libertarian, took 3.39% of the vote.

Congressional District 27 – In a rematch with his 2006 opponent, Congressman Solomon Ortiz (D-Corpus Christi) got 57.9% of the vote to again defeat Republican Willie Vaden of Ingleside (38.38%). Libertarian Robert E. Powell got 3.66%.

Congressional District 28 – Congressman (D-Laredo) was re-elected with 68.72% of the vote. Republican Jim Fish of San Antonio received 29.2% and Libertarian Ross Lynn Leone of Seguin got 2.07%.

Congressional District 29 – Congressman (D-Houston) easily defeated his 2006 opponent, Eric Story, in a rematch with 74.65% of the vote to Story’s 23.88%. Joel Grace, the Libertarian candidate, got 1.46%.

Congressional District 30 – Congresswoman (D-Dallas) won re- election with 82.58% of the vote over Republican Fred Wood of Scurry (15.77%). Jarrett Woods (L-Dallas) got 1.63%.

Congressional District 31 – Congressman John Carter (R-Round Rock) got 60.3% of the vote to defeat Democrat Brian P. Ruiz of Hutto, who took 36.54%. Barry N. Cooper, the Libertarian, received 3.14%.

Congressional District 32 – Congressman (R-Dallas) was re-elected with 57.23% of the vote over attorney Eric Roberson (D-Dallas) who got 40.58%. Libertarian Alex Bischoff received 2.17%.

TEXAS SENATE

15 of the 31 members of the were up for election this year. All 15 of the incumbent Senators sought re-election. The Senate currently has 19 Republicans and 11 Democrats (there is an open seat in District 17). Nine incumbent Senators did not have major party opposition and are headed back to the Senate including: Tommy Williams (R- The Woodlands); Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa (D-McAllen); (D-Dallas); Troy Fraser (R-Horseshoe Bay); Leticia Van de Putte (D-San Anonio); Eddie Lucio (D- Brownsville); Robert Duncan (R-Lubbock); Craig Estes (R-Wichita Falls); and (R-Amarillo). Of the six Senators in General Election contests, all were re-elected except Senator Kim Brimer (R-Fort Worth) in District 10. He was defeated by former Fort Worth City Council member (D-Fort Worth). Note: Senator (R- Houston) resigned effective June 2, 2008. A special election was held on November 4, 2008. There will be a run-off between Democrat and Republican (see District 17 below).

Senate District 6 – Senator Mario Gallegos (D-Houston) was easily re-elected with 70.01% of the vote over Republican Gilbert Pena, who got 26.62% and Libertarian Susan Delgado, who took 3.35% of the vote.

Senate District 9 – Senator Chris Harris (R-Arlington) also won. He got 54.09% of the vote over Democrat Melvin Willlms of Grand Prairie (43.31%) and Libertarian Carl Nulsen (2.58%).

Senate District 10 – Senator Kim Brimer (R-Fort Worth) was defeated by former Fort Worth City Council member Wendy Davis (D-Fort Worth). Brimer got 47.54% to Davis’ 49.89%. Libertarian Richard A. Cross took 2.56%.

Senate District 11– Senator Mike Jackson (R-La Porte) won re-election with 56.5% of the vote over his Democratic rival, Galveston attorney Joe Jaworski, who received 41.17% of the vote. Cliff Messina, the Libertarian, got 2.32%.

Senate District 16 – Senator John Carona (R-Dallas) was re-elected with 56.25% of the vote. He defeated the Democratic candidate, Dallas attorney Rain Levy-Minns who got 41.06%. Libertarian Paul E. Osborn got 2.67%.

Senate District 17 – This is a Special Election to determine who will fill the unexpired term of Senator Kyle Janek (R-Houston) who resigned in June. There will be a run-off between Chris Bell of Houston, who was the Democratic nominee for governor in 2006 and former District Judge Joan Huffman (R-Houston). Bell got 38.4% of the vote, and Huffman received 26.13%. The three other Republicans got: Austen Furse – 10.11%; Grant Harpold – 4.05%; and Ken Sherman – 7.48%. Democrat Stephanie E. Simmons received 13.8%.

Senate District 21 – Senator (D-Laredo) is headed back to the Senate for another term. She got 68.23% of the vote over former Webb County Judge, Louis Bruni, who received 29.14%. Barry L. Allison, the Libertarian candidate got 2.61%.

TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

All 150 members of the House were up for election this year. The House currently has 79 Republicans and 71 Democrats. 8 incumbents did not seek re-election (that compares to 13 in 2006 and 4 in 2004) including Representatives Robby Cook (D-Eagle Lake in District 17); Mike O’Day (R-Pearland in District 29); Mike Krusee (R-Round Rock in District 52); Dianne White Delisi (R-Temple in District 55); Fred Hill (R-Richardson in District 112); Robert Puente (D-San Antonio in District 118); (R-Pasadena in District 144); and Rick Noriega (D-Houston in District 145). Nine incumbents were defeated in the Primary including Juan Escobar (D-Kingsville in District 43); Nathan Macias (R-Bulverde in District 73); Paul Moreno (D-El Paso in District 77); Pat Haggerty (R-El Paso in District 78); Buddy West (R-Odessa in District 81); Thomas Latham (R-Sunnyvale in District 101); Corbin Van Arsdale (R-Houston in District 130); Kevin Bailey (D-Houston in District 140); and (D-Houston in District 146). Five incumbents were defeated in the General Election including: Juan Garcia (D-Corpus Christi in District 32); Bill Zedler (R- Arlington in District 96); Dan Barrett (D-Fort Worth in District 97); (R- Dallas in District 102); and Jim Murphy (R-Houston in District 133). The Republicans picked up three seats – House Districts 17, 32, and 97. The Democrats picked up six seats – House Districts 52, 78, 96, 101, 102, and 133. That puts the R/D count at 76 Republicans and 74 Democrats. Representative Linda Harper-Brown (R-Irving) squeaked a win by only 25 votes in House District 105. If the provisional ballots that have not yet been counted in that district overturn her win, the count will be 75/75.

House District 1 – Representative Stephen Frost (D-Atlanta) got 53.59% of the vote to win re-election over George Lavender (R-Texarkana), who received 44.99%. Libertarian Tim Eason got 1.41%.

House District 3 – In their third match-up in three election cycles, Representative Mark Homer (D-Paris) again defeated Kirby Hollingsworth (R-Mt. Vernon) 51.72% to 48.27%.

House District 4 – Representative Betty Brown (R-Athens) was easily re-elected with 62.61% of the vote over her Democratic rival, Crandall teacher Victor Morales, who ran for U.S. Senate against in 1996. Morales got 35.17%, and Libertarian, James C. Yow got 2.2%.

House District 9 – Representative got 62.74% of the vote to win re- election over Kenneth D. Franks (D-Pineland), who received 35.4%, and Joe Allport (L- Garrison), who took 1.84%.

House District 11 – Representative Chuck Hopson (D-Jacksonville) won re-election in this increasingly Republican district by only 102 votes out of 52,830 votes cast. Hopson got 49.27% of the vote to Republican Brian K. Walker’s 49.07%, and Libertarian Paul Bryan’s 1.65%.

House District 12 – Representative Jim McReynolds (D-Lufkin) got 57.05% of the vote to win re-election over Republican Van Brookshire of Coldspring.

House District 17 – In the race to replace Representative Robby Cook (D-Eagle Lake), Republican Tim Kleinschmidt, a Lexington attorney, who ran against Cook in 2006, defeated Democrat Donnie Dippel of La Grange, owner of CHB Consulting, to swing this district to the Republican column. Kleinschmidt got 53.98% of the vote to Dippel’s 42.84%, and Libertarian Alan Duesterhoft’s 3.16%.

House District 18 – Representative John Otto (R-Dayton) won re-election with 68.54% of the vote over correction officer Arlan Foster (D-Dayton).

House District 19 – Representative Mike Hamilton (R-Mauriceville) defeated Vidor Attorney Larry C. Hunter, the Democratic candidate, 63.91% to 33.99%. The Libertarian, Richard Ramsey, got 2.09%.

House District 20 – Representative Dan Gattis (R-Georgetown) easily defeated Democrat Jim Dillon of Liberty Hill, who ran for governor as a write-in candidate in 2006 and who lists his occupation as “freedom fighter.” Gattis got 64.72% of the vote to Dillon’s 30.51%. Craig C. Weems, the Libertarian, received 4.75%.

House District 27 – Representative Dora Olivo (D-Missouri City) was re-elected with 65.61% of the vote over Republican Steve Host.

House District 28 – Representative John Zerwas (R-Fulshear) was successful in his rematch with Democrat Borothy Bottos. Zerwas got 60.22% of the vote to Bottos’ 38.01% and Libertarian M. Stephen Lucas’ 1.76%.

House District 29 – Representative Mike O’Day (R-Pearland) did not seeking re-election. He will be replaced by Republican , a Pearland businessman and former Pearland city council member, who got 60.38% of the vote over Democrat Kevin Murphy, a Pearland attorney.

House District 32 – Representative Juan Garcia (D-Corpus Christi) was defeated by former Representative Todd Hunter (R-Corpus Christi) 46.81% to 50.12%. Libertarian Lenard Nelson received 3.06% of the vote.

House District 33 – Representative Solomon Ortiz, Jr. (D-Corpus Christi) got 59.04% of the vote to win a second term in the Texas House. Republican Raul Torres took 35.51%, and Libertarian Justin Garrett got 5.43%.

House District 34 – Representative Abel Herrero (D-Robstown) defeated Connie L. Scott, a Corpus Christi attorney 53.12% to 46.87%.

House District 41 – Representative Veronica Gonzales (D-McAllen) won her General Election contest with 64.86% of the vote over Republican Javier Villalobos (33.27%), and Libertarian Charles W. Snelling (1.85%).

House District 45 – Representative Patrick Rose (D-Dripping Springs) easily defeated Wimberly businessman Matt Young, his Republican challenger, 59.3% to 37.43%. Tom Gleinser (L-Dripping Springs) got 3.25%.

House District 47 – Representative Valinda Bolton (D-Austin) got 51.2% of the vote to survive a hard-fought battle with Donna Keel (R-Austin), sister-in-law of former Representative Terry Keel, who held this seat before Bolton was elected in 2006.

House District 48 – Representative Donna Howard (D-Austin) defeated Leander school board member Pam Waggoner with 53.73% of the vote. Waggoner got 41.97% of the vote, and Libertarian Ben Easton took 4.28%.

House District 50 – Representative Mark Strama (D-Austin) got 63% of the vote to defeat Republican Jerry J. Mikus of Austin (32.77%) and Libertarian Jerry Chandler of Austin (4.22%).

House District 52 – Representative Mike Krusee (R-Round Rock) did not seek re-election. Democrat Diana Maldonado, president of the Round Rock ISD board of trustees, claimed this seat for the Democrats by defeating Republican Bryan Daniel 48.61% to 47.42% (847 votes out of 71,314 votes cast). Libertarian Lillian Simmons got 3.96% of the vote.

House District 55 – Representative Dianne White Delisi (R-Temple) did not seek re- election and she resigned from office. In addition to the general election, there was a special election in this district to determine who will fill her un-expired term. Republican Ralph Sheffield, owner of Las Casas Restaurant in Temple and former president of Texas Restaurant Association, won both the general election and the special election over Democrat Sam Murphey of Harker Heights, long-time aide to Congressman Chet Edwards. In the general election, Sheffield got 53.94% to Murphey’s 43.36%. Libertarian Chris Lane took 2.68%. In the special election, Sheffield received 50% to Murphey’s 44.95% and Independent R. “Danny” Daniel took 5.04%.

House District 58 – Representative Rob Orr got 70.55% of the vote to defeat his perennial opponent Greg Allen Kauffman (D-Crowley), who received 26.2%. Libertarian Tom Stewart took 3.24%.

House District 59 – Representative (R-Stephenville) again defeated Democrat Ernie Casbeer. Miller got 61.6% of the vote to Casbeer’s 35.84% and Libertarian Coy Reynolds’ 2.55%.

House District 60 – Representative Kim Keffer (R-Eastland) was easily re-elected with 76.76% of the vote over Democrat David E. “Dave” Shupp.

House District 61 - Representative Phil King (R-Weatherford) defeated Democrat Charles William Randolph, a train dispatcher from Decatur, 72.52% to 24.2%. The Libertarian Richard W. Forsythe, Jr. got 3.27%.

House District 62 – Representative Larry Phillips (R-Sherman) again defeated Democrat Peter “Pete” Veeck. Phillips got 68.39% of the vote.

House District 63 – Representative Tan Parker (R-Flower Mound) won a second term in the Texas House by defeating Democrat Jesus Carrillo of Ponder 72.99% to 22.64%. John Turner, the Libertarian, received 4.36% of the vote.

House District 64 – Representative Myra Crownover (R-Denton) won re-election with 56% of the vote. Democrat John J. McClelland got 38.73% and Libertarian Jason Jordan received 5.26%.

House District 73 – Representative Nathan Macias (R-Bulverde) was narrowly defeated in the Republican Primary by Doug Miller (R-New Braunfels), former mayor of New Braunfels and past president of New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce. Miller was elected to the House by defeating Democrat Daniel Boone, a psychologist from Canyon Lake, 69.44% to 25.96%. Libertarian Shannon Beckett McCracken got 4.59%.

House District 74 – Representative (D-Alpine) won re-election with 64.18% of the vote over Republican Thomas “T.C.” Kincaid, Jr. of Fort Stockton.

House District 75 – Representative Chente Quintanilla (R-El Paso) was re-elected with 71.34% of the vote over Republican Charlie Garza of El Paso.

House District 78 – Representative Pat Haggerty (R-El Paso) was defeated in the Republican Primary by Dee Margo, CEO of JDW Insurance Company and chair of the El Paso Chamber of Commerce. In the General Election, Margo was defeated by Democrat Joseph Moody, assistant district attorney and son of 2006 Supreme Court Candidate Bill Moody to put this district in the “R” column. Margo got 45.12% of the vote to Moody’s 51.52%. Libertarian William C. “Bill” Collins got 3.35% of the vote.

House District 82 – Speaker (R-Midland) got 62.14% of the vote to defeat Democrat Bill Dingus (35.28%) and Libertarian Sherry Phillips (2.56%).

House District 85 – Representative Joe Heflin (D-Crosbyton) won a second term in the Texas House with 53.37% of the vote by defeating Republican Isaac M. Castro of Hamlin.

House District 90 – Representative Lon Burnam (D-Fort Worth) was easily re-elected with 70.28% of the vote over Larry Kielberg (R-Fort Worth).

House District 91 – Representative (R-North Richland Hills) won re- election with 61.3% of the vote over Democrat Christopher Kevin “Chris” Utchell of Watauga (35.87%) and Libertarian Paul Mastin of Fort Worth (2.82%).

House District 92 – Representative Todd Smith (R-Bedford) won re-election with 63.74% of the vote over Democrat Kalandra Wheeler, an attorney from Euless.

House District 93 – Representative Paula Hightower Pierson (D-Arlington) got 57.19% of the vote to win a second term in the Texas House over William P. “Bill” Burch of Arlington, who received 40.7% and Libertarian Colin F. Sewards of Mansfield who took 2.1%.

House District 96 – Representative Bill Zedler (R-Arlington) was defeated by Democrat Chris Turner of Burleson, former district director for Congressman Chet Edwards. Turner got 51.26% of the vote to Zedler’s 46.6%. Libertarian Todd Litteken took 2.12%.

House District 97 – Dr. Mark M. Shelton, (R-Fort Worth) defeated Representative Dan Barrett (D-Fort Worth) 55.35% to 42.74%. Rodney Wingo, the Libertarian candidate, got 1.9%.

House District 98 – Representative Vicki Truitt (R-Keller) defeated former Representative Nancy Moffat of Southlake 70.44% to 26.63%. Libertarian Stephen M. Smith got 2.92% of the vote.

House District 99 – Representative Charlie Geren (R-Fort Worth) defeated his Democratic opponent, Fort Worth attorney Sheila Ford-Henderson 64.81% to 32.39%. The Libertarian, Robin Chester got 2.79%.

House District 101 – Representative Thomas Latham (R-Sunnyvale) was defeated in the Republican Primary by Mike Anderson, a real estate professional and recent Mayor of Mesquite. Anderson was defeated the General Election by Democrat Robert Miklos of Mesquite, an attorney with Hughes & Luce by 527 votes out of 46,867 votes cast. Miklos got 50.56% of the vote to Anderson’s 49.43%.

House District 102 – Representative Tony Goolsby (R-Dallas) was defeated by Democrat Carol Kent, Director of the Baylor Network. Kent got 53.04% of the vote to Goolsby’s 46.95%.

House District 105 – Representative Linda Harper-Brown (R-Irving) narrowly won a rematch with Rob Romano, a retiree from IBM 48.72% to 48.66%. Harper-Brown won by only 25 votes out of 40,700 votes cast. Libertarian James G. Baird of Irving got 2.6% of the vote. There are provisional votes that have not yet been counted in this race and could affect the outcome.

House District 106 – Kirk England (D-Grand Prairie) won re-election to the House for the first time as a Democrat. He got 55.53% of the vote over Republican Karen K. Wiegman (42.22%) and Libertarian Gene Freeman (2.24%).

House District 107 – Representative Allen Vaught (D-Dallas) won a second term in the House by defeating former Representative (R-Dallas), who Vaught defeated in 2006 to swing this district to the “D” column. Vaught got 50.46% of the vote to Keffer’s 46.92%. Libertarian Brandon Parsons got 2.6%.

House District 108 – Representative Dan Branch (R-Dallas) got 60.6% of the vote to defeat Democrat Emil Reichstadt.

House District 111 – Representative Yvonne Davis (D-Dallas) was easily re-elected with 79% of the vote over Republican Homer J. Fincannon (19.36%) and Libertarian Tim Miles (1.62%).

House District 112 – Representative Fred Hill (R-Richardson) did not seek re-election. Angie Chen Button (R-Garland), marketing manager for and member of Dallas Area Rapid Transit board defeated Democrat Sandra Phuong VuLe, a Garland attorney 56.09% to 39.6%. Libertarian Philip M. White got 4.3% of the vote.

House District 113 – Representative Joe Driver (R-Garland) got 58.6% of the vote to defeat his perennial opponent, Democrat Eric Brandler.

House District 117 – Representative David McQuade Leibowitz (D-San Antonio) won re- election with 57.03% of the vote over Republican John V. Garza.

House District 118 – Representative Joe Farias (D-San Antonio) got 59.92% of the vote to defeat Republican Donny A. “Don” Green (36.56%) and Libertarian James L. Thompson (3.5%).

House District 122 – Representative Frank Corte (R-San Antonio) won re-election with 66.03% of the vote over Democrat Frances A. “Fran” Carnot, a teacher in San Antonio, who received 29.89% of the vote and Libertarian Sally Baynton, who took 4.06%.

House District 126 – Representative Patricia Harless (R-Houston) got 59.39% of the vote to defeat Democrat Chad Khan (38.41%) and Libertarian Oscar J. Palms, Jr. (2.18%).

House District 127 – Representative Joe Crabb (R-Kingwood) defeated Joe A. Montemayor, a small business owner from Crosby, the Democratic candidate, 65.66% to 32.27%. The Libertarian, Justo Perez, got 2.06%.

House District 129 – Representative John Davis (R-Houston) survived another contest with Sherrie Matula (D-Houston), who challenged Davis in 2006. Davis got 58.53% to Matula’s 41.46%.

House District 133 – Representative Jim Murphy (R-Houston) was defeated in a re-match with Democrat Kristi Thibaut by 464 votes out of 39,828 votes cast. Murphy got 49.41% to Thibaut’s (50.58%).

House District 134 –Representative Ellen Cohen (D-Houston) got 55.45% of the vote to win a second term in the Texas House. She defeated Dr. Joe Agris (R-Houston), who got 42.23% and Libertarian Mhair S. Dekmezian, who received 2.31%.

House District 135 – Representative Gary Elkins (R-Houston) defeated Democrat Tracy S. “Trey” Fleming 58.39% to 39.94%. Alfred N. Montestruc, the Libertarian candidate, got 1.65%.

House District 138 – Representative Dwayne Bohac (R-Houston) won with 59.01% of the vote, defeating Democrat Virginia “Ginny” Stogner McDavid, whose husband Mark McDavid ran against Bohac in 2006.

House District 141 – Representative was easily re-elected with 78.7% of the vote. Republican Michael Bunch got 19.71% and Libertarian Richard Brown received 1.57%.

House District 143 – Representative Ana Hernandez (D-Houston) defeated her perennial opponent Republican Dorothy Olmos 70.68% to 27.65%. Joe O. Marcom, the Libertarian candidate, got 1.65%.

House District 144 – Representative Robert Talton (R-Pasadena) ran for Congress in district 22, so this is an open seat. Republican Ken Legler, owner and president of Houston Wire Works, defeated Democrat Joel Redmond, a mortgage broker from Pasadena 51.16% to 48.83%.

House District 145 – Representative Rick Noriega (D-Houston) ran for U.S. Senate. member (D-Houston) will succeed him. She got 70.34% of the vote to defeat Republican Patricia Rodriguez.

House District 148 – Representative Jessica Farrar (D-Houston) was re-elected with 66.23% of the vote over Republican Howard H. Gano, Jr.

House District 149 – Representative Hubert Vo (D-Houston) survived a tough challenge from Houston businessman and former member of the Houston ISD school board 56.31% to 43.68%.

House District 150 – Representative Debbie Riddle (R-Houton) won re-election with 64.37% of the vote over Democrat Brad Neal (33.5%) and Libertarian Ken Petty (2.11%).

Incumbents Without Major Party Opposition - 74 incumbent House members won re- election without major party opposition including: Dan Flynn (R-Van); Bryan Hughes (R- Mineola); Leo Berman (R-Tyler); Tommy Merritt (R-Longview); (R- Corsicana); (R-Waxahachie); (R-Brenham); Fred Brown (R- College Station); Rob Eissler (R-The Woodlands); (R-Conroe); Allan Ritter (D-Nederland); Joe Deshotel (D-Port Arthur); (D-Texas City); Larry Taylor (R-Friendswood); Dennis Bonnen (R-Angleton); Charlie Howard (R-Sugar Land); Geanie Morrison (R-Victoria); Ryan Guillen (D-Rio Grande City); Yvonne Gonzalez Toureilles (D-Alice); Kino Flores (D-Mission); Rene Oliveira (D-Brownsville); Eddie Lucio, III (D-Rancho Vieja); Armando “Mando” Martinez (D-Weslaco); Aaron Pena (D- Edinburg); Richard Raymond (D-Laredo); Edmund Kuempel (R-Seguin); Dawnna Dukes (D-Austin); Elliott Naishtat (D-Austin); Eddie Rodriguez (D-Austin); Harvey Hilderbran (R-Kerrville); Jimmie Don Aycock (R-Killeen); Charles “Doc” Anderson (R-Waco); Jim Dunnum (D-Waco); Burt Solomons (R-Carrollton); Brian McCall (R-Plano); Jerry Madden (R-Richardson); Rick Hardcastle (R-Vernon); David Farabee (D-Wichita Falls); (R-McKinney); Susan King (R-Abilene); Drew Darby (R-San Angelo); Norma Chavez (D-El Paso); Joe Pickett (R-El Paso); Tracy King (D-Batesville); Delwin Jones (R- Lubbock); Carl Isett (R-Lubbock); John Smithee (R-Amarillo); David Swinford (R- Dumas); Warren Chisum (R-Pampa); Jodie Laubenberg (R-Wylie); Diane Patrick (R- Arlington); (D-Fort Worth); Terri Hodge (D-Dallas); Rafael Anchia (D- Dallas); Roberto Alonzo (D-Dallas); Helen Giddings (D-Dallas); Barbara Mallory Caraway (D-Dallas); Will Hartnett (R-Dallas); Jim Jackson (R-Carrollton); (D-San Antonio); Roland “Roland” Gutierrez (D-San Antonio); Ruth Jones McClendon (D-San Antonio); (R-San Antonio); Mike Villarreal (D-San Antonio); (D-San Antonio); Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio); Wayne Smith (R-Baytown); Alma Allen (D-Houston); (R-Katy); Beverly Woolley (R-Houston); Scott Hochberg (D-Houston); (D-Houston); Harold Dutton (D-Houston); and Garnet Coleman (D-Houston).