Austin Ruiz
Austin Ruiz was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 54 of the Texas House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Ruiz's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Taxes and Government Spending: As a local small businessman, I know how to balance a budget and plan for responsible growth. Unlike our federal government, we are blessed in this state to have a constitutional amendment requiring a balanced budget. Still, the financial tax burden on Texans is too high. I will bring my experience and common-sense solutions to Austin to make sure that conservative economic policy is implemented and preserved so that our taxes can be reduced while keeping our economy strong. Protect the Second Amendment: Nothing is more important that our second amendment right to keep and bear arms. I am a member of the National Rifle Association and proud to have my concealed handgun license. I support open carry and I will fight any attempts to curtail our second amendment right. Border Security: National security is too important and the threats from terrorism and drug cartels are too high to not secure our border. The federal government has failed to protect its citizens from these threats to our way of life. Texas must act where the federal government has failed. I will work to make sure our border with Mexico is secure so that Texas and America are protected against violence and terrorism. Pro-Life: Life is a precious gift from God that must be protected. Life begins at conception, and the failings of people do not change that fact. In Austin, I will always fight for the rights of the unborn. Keep Our Water Here: Water investment and preservation is critical for our state and our district. I will fight to protect our steep investments in water infrastructure by opposing "water grabs" from Lake Belton and Stillhouse by communities who do not plan ahead like we did.[1] |
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| —Austin Ruiz[2] | ||
Elections
2016
Elections for the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 14, 2015.[3] Incumbent Jimmie Don Aycock (R) did not seek re-election.
Scott Cosper defeated Sandra Blankenship in the Texas House of Representatives District 54 general election.[4]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 54 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Scott Cosper |
54.84% | 28,894 | |
| Democratic | Sandra Blankenship | 45.16% | 23,794 | |
| Total Votes | 52,688 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Scott Cosper defeated Austin Ruiz in the Texas House of Representatives, District 54 Republican primary runoff.[5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 54 Republican Primary Runoff, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Scott Cosper |
50.40% | 2,494 | |
| Republican | Austin Ruiz | 49.60% | 2,454 | |
| Total Votes | 4,948 | |||
Sandra Blankenship defeated Lan Carter in the Texas House of Representatives District 54 Democratic Primary.[6][5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 54 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Sandra Blankenship |
71.53% | 3,922 | |
| Democratic | Lan Carter | 28.47% | 1,561 | |
| Total Votes | 5,483 | |||
Scott Cosper and Austin Ruiz defeated Larry Smith in the Texas House of Representatives District 54 Republican Primary.[6][5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 54 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Scott Cosper |
41.73% | 5,970 | |
| Republican | Austin Ruiz |
36.84% | 5,270 | |
| Republican | Larry Smith | 21.43% | 3,065 | |
| Total Votes | 14,305 | |||
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See also
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas House of Representatives District 54
- Texas House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Texas State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Austin Ruiz on Facebook
- Austin Ruiz on Twitter
- Texas House of Representatives
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Austin Ruiz for Texas House, "Issues," accessed February 24, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
