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Ben Mostyn
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Ben Mostyn (Republican Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 117. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Mostyn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Ben Mostyn served in the U.S. Army from 1997 to 2001. He earned an associate degree from Cochise College in 2012, a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona in 2012, and a graduate degree from the University of Arizona in 2017. His career experience includes working as a realtor.[1][2]
Elections
2024
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 117
Incumbent Philip Cortez defeated Ben Mostyn in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 117 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Philip Cortez (D) | 58.0 | 40,066 |
 | Ben Mostyn (R)  | 42.0 | 29,021 | |
| Total votes: 69,087 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 117
Incumbent Philip Cortez advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 117 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Philip Cortez | 100.0 | 5,579 |
| Total votes: 5,579 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 117
Ben Mostyn advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 117 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Mostyn | 100.0 | 4,943 |
| Total votes: 4,943 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Mostyn in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ben Mostyn completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mostyn's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Ben Mostyn grew up in Texas, raised with good old-fashioned Texas values. He felt called to serve his Country and after High School, he enlisted in the Army. True to his get-it-done character, Ben won numerous medals and awards during his military service, and was Soldier of the Year two consecutive years. Ben studied Political Science at the University of Arizona, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's in Intelligence Studies, and was top of his class with a Superior rating for his Master’s Degree in International Security. He is a Certified Master Instructor for the Department of Defense (DOD) and has taught at the collegiate level for many years; training our soldiers and DOD employees how to analyze situations, create solutions, and execute the best courses of action. He spent nearly five years of his career deployed; a majority in Afghanistan - analyzing, advising, and solving critical problems during the War on Terror. Ben is also known for his diplomacy, working to solve border issues between Mexico and the United States. He now works as a REALTOR® in the San Antonio area where Ben has built a reputation as a problem solver, community leader, and true Republican Statesman.
- America First - We need to come together as a nation. America faces serious problems that require serious leadership
- Energy Independence - We need to make America energy independent. We cannot rely on hostile foreign nations to be our energy supplier. Texas is the Nation’s leader in wind, solar, and fossil energy extraction and production. Through domestic production, smart investments in our infrastructure, and American ingenuity, we can become energy independent.
- A Nation that cannot defend its own borders is not a nation. Our southern border is being overrun by illegal immigrants, lethal drugs, and foreign actors who seek to undermine our Country. As your Leader, I will secure our border once and for all.
Immigration
Education
Taxation
Defense
Energy
Infrastructure
Election Integrity
Fiscal Responsibility
Leadership. An elected official must be a Leader – one that provides purpose, direction, and motivation. Leaders must have integrity – they must be honest, maintain moral character, and avoid behavior suggesting impropriety. Leaders must possess these skills: Critical thinking, analysis, and decisive action – capable to assess and analyze in real-time to be an effective problem solver, calculated and swift. Problem solving is essential in governance, there is room for fear. A Leader must exercise confidence to properly execute decisions made with sound thought and a thorough understanding of the secondary and tertiary impacts. Leaders must be courageous – they must lead from the front – fearless of everything around them, and strong enough to defy/defeat any obstacle/opposition. They are committed to executing the right course of action, regardless of what others say, having measured the costs of action and inaction. Leaders must have empathy, something gained only from real world experience. They must understand the needs of the American people with the ability to communicate and negotiate with other leaders and the public simultaneously. We do not need politicians, we need problem solvers. We do not need divisive rhetoric, we need a Statesmen. We do not need those that hunger for power, money, and influence, we need elected officials who put the American people first.
To protect the citizens of this State, ensure that the needs of the people are met with lasting solutions, and maintaining a budget surplus. We have to protect our borders, reduce crime, and uphold the rule of law. Public education must solely focus on the core curriculum and we must raise the expectations of students, teachers, and parents alike. The public needs to be re-educated on their personal responsibilities as a citizen in a democratic, yet Constitutional Republic. I will ensure that we maintain a small government of the people, but the people must be clear on their role, the government’s role, and the respective expectations of the American society. My core responsibility is to lead, to guide our State on a secure path, and to assist in eliminating obstacles and perils. Our State was built on self-governance, NOT governance by politicians and elites. This means that we are expected to behave, to do the right thing, and to ensure that our family, friends, and community also upholds their responsibilities - because democracy carries responsibility of the people, not of the government. The government’s job is to ensure that the environment is stable, secure, and ripe with opportunity; the people’s job is to personal and community success thanks to the freedoms in the environment that the government provides.
For far too long relied upon government to hand things out; on leaders who make big promises, but delivered no results. We need leaders who aren’t afraid to make tough choices in the face of adversity. The problems we face in this country are too pressing to be ignored any longer and require serious candidates who will do serious work. It is the responsibility of our leaders to do what is right, even when it is unpopular or inconvenient. We don’t need politicians, we need leaders.
For far too long relied upon government to hand things out; on leaders who make big promises, but delivered no results. We need leaders who aren’t afraid to make tough choices in the face of adversity. The problems we face in this country are too pressing to be ignored any longer and require serious candidates who will do serious work. It is the responsibility of our leaders to do what is right, even when it is unpopular or inconvenient. We don’t need politicians, we need leaders.
Leadership. It’s not about what is popular or easy, but it's about what is right. We face serious problems in this Country that cannot be solved by name calling or pointing fingers. I will be a Leader who takes responsibility, makes tough choices, and leads from the front. That is the legacy that I will leave behind, a legacy of leading and doing what is right.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
Current members of the Texas House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Dustin Burrows
Representatives
District 1
Gary VanDeaver (R)
District 2
Brent Money (R)
District 3
Cecil Bell (R)
District 4
Keith Bell (R)
District 5
Cole Hefner (R)
District 6
Daniel Alders (R)
District 7
Jay Dean (R)
District 8
Cody Harris (R)
District 9
Trent Ashby (R)
District 10
Brian Harrison (R)
District 11
Joanne Shofner (R)
District 12
Trey Wharton (R)
District 13
Angelia Orr (R)
District 14
Paul Dyson (R)
District 15
Steve Toth (R)
District 16
Will Metcalf (R)
District 17
Stan Gerdes (R)
District 18
Janis Holt (R)
District 19
Ellen Troxclair (R)
District 20
Terry Wilson (R)
District 21
Dade Phelan (R)
District 22
Christian Manuel (D)
District 23
Terri Leo-Wilson (R)
District 24
Greg Bonnen (R)
District 25
Cody Vasut (R)
District 26
Matt Morgan (R)
District 27
Ron Reynolds (D)
District 28
Gary Gates (R)
District 29
Jeffrey Barry (R)
District 30
A.J. Louderback (R)
District 31
Ryan Guillen (R)
District 32
Todd Hunter (R)
District 33
Katrina Pierson (R)
District 34
District 35
Oscar Longoria (D)
District 36
Sergio Munoz (D)
District 37
Janie Lopez (R)
District 38
Erin Gamez (D)
District 39
Armando Martinez (D)
District 40
Terry Canales (D)
District 41
Robert Guerra (D)
District 42
Richard Raymond (D)
District 43
J.M. Lozano (R)
District 44
Alan Schoolcraft (R)
District 45
Erin Zwiener (D)
District 46
Sheryl Cole (D)
District 47
Vikki Goodwin (D)
District 48
Donna Howard (D)
District 49
Gina Hinojosa (D)
District 50
James Talarico (D)
District 51
District 52
Caroline Harris (R)
District 53
Wesley Virdell (R)
District 54
Brad Buckley (R)
District 55
Hillary Hickland (R)
District 56
Pat Curry (R)
District 57
Richard Hayes (R)
District 58
Helen Kerwin (R)
District 59
Shelby Slawson (R)
District 60
Mike Olcott (R)
District 61
District 62
Shelley Luther (R)
District 63
Ben Bumgarner (R)
District 64
Andy Hopper (R)
District 65
Mitch Little (R)
District 66
Matt Shaheen (R)
District 67
Jeff Leach (R)
District 68
David Spiller (R)
District 69
James Frank (R)
District 70
Mihaela Plesa (D)
District 71
Stan Lambert (R)
District 72
Drew Darby (R)
District 73
Carrie Isaac (R)
District 74
Eddie Morales (D)
District 75
Mary Gonzalez (D)
District 76
Suleman Lalani (D)
District 77
Vincent Perez (D)
District 78
Joseph Moody (D)
District 79
Claudia Ordaz (D)
District 80
Don McLaughlin (R)
District 81
Brooks Landgraf (R)
District 82
Tom Craddick (R)
District 83
Dustin Burrows (R)
District 84
Carl Tepper (R)
District 85
Stan Kitzman (R)
District 86
John Smithee (R)
District 87
Caroline Fairly (R)
District 88
Ken King (R)
District 89
Candy Noble (R)
District 90
Ramon Romero (D)
District 91
David Lowe (R)
District 92
Salman Bhojani (D)
District 93
Nate Schatzline (R)
District 94
Tony Tinderholt (R)
District 95
Nicole Collier (D)
District 96
David Cook (R)
District 97
John McQueeney (R)
District 98
District 99
Charlie Geren (R)
District 100
Venton Jones (D)
District 101
Chris Turner (D)
District 102
Ana-Maria Ramos (D)
District 103
Rafael Anchia (D)
District 104
Jessica Gonzalez (D)
District 105
Terry Meza (D)
District 106
Jared Patterson (R)
District 107
Linda Garcia (D)
District 108
Morgan Meyer (R)
District 109
Aicha Davis (D)
District 110
Toni Rose (D)
District 111
Yvonne Davis (D)
District 112
Angie Button (R)
District 113
Rhetta Bowers (D)
District 114
John Bryant (D)
District 115
District 116
Trey Fischer (D)
District 117
Philip Cortez (D)
District 118
John Lujan (R)
District 119
Elizabeth Campos (D)
District 120
District 121
Marc LaHood (R)
District 122
Mark Dorazio (R)
District 123
Diego Bernal (D)
District 124
Josey Garcia (D)
District 125
Ray Lopez (D)
District 126
Sam Harless (R)
District 127
District 128
Briscoe Cain (R)
District 129
Dennis Paul (R)
District 130
Tom Oliverson (R)
District 131
Alma Allen (D)
District 132
Mike Schofield (R)
District 133
Mano Deayala (R)
District 134
Ann Johnson (D)
District 135
Jon Rosenthal (D)
District 136
John Bucy (D)
District 137
Gene Wu (D)
District 138
Lacey Hull (R)
District 139
District 140
Armando Walle (D)
District 141
District 142
Harold Dutton (D)
District 143
Ana Hernandez (D)
District 144
Mary Perez (D)
District 145
District 146
Lauren Simmons (D)
District 147
Jolanda Jones (D)
District 148
Penny Shaw (D)
District 149
Hubert Vo (D)
District 150
Valoree Swanson (R)
Republican Party (88)
Democratic Party (62)
