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Bill Zedler
Bill Zedler (Republican Party) was a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 96. He assumed office in 2011. He left office on January 11, 2021.
Zedler (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 96. He did not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on March 3, 2020.
On December 10, 2019, Zedler dropped his bid for re-election.[1]
As of June 2017, Zedler was a member of the Texas Freedom Caucus, a legislative caucus in the state House. According to the group's website, the caucus aims to support "liberty-minded, grassroots Texans who want bold action to protect life, strengthen families, defend the U.S. and Texas Bills of Rights, restrain government and revitalize personal and economic freedoms in the State of Texas."[2]
Biography
Zedler earned his MBA from Sam Houston State University. Zedler worked in the healthcare industry, including for Jelco Labs, Baxter Healthcare, Pyxis Corporation, and Bridge Medical. He served as a Hospital Personnel Officer in the U.S. Army.[3]
Zedler has been active in Republican politics since 1976, and has volunteered every election cycle since Ronald Reagan ran for president. Zedler has served as precinct chairman, election judge, poll watcher, and on the credentials and platform committees for the senate district convention and the credentials committee for the state convention.[3]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Zedler was assigned to the following committees:
- Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, Vice Chair
- Public Health Committee
- Resolutions Calendars Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Public Health |
| • Urban Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Zedler served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Public Health |
| • Special Purpose Districts |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Zedler served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Defense & Veterans' Affairs |
| • Public Health |
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Zedler served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Criminal Jurisprudence |
| • Government Efficiency & Reform |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
Bill Zedler filed for re-election but dropped his bid one day after the filing deadline.
Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 96
Incumbent Bill Zedler defeated Ryan Ray and Stephen Parmer in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 96 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Bill Zedler (R) | 50.8 | 32,698 |
 | Ryan Ray (D) | 47.2 | 30,360 | |
| Stephen Parmer (L) | 2.0 | 1,256 | ||
| Total votes: 64,314 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 96
Ryan Ray advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 96 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan Ray | 100.0 | 6,446 |
| Total votes: 6,446 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 96
Incumbent Bill Zedler advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 96 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bill Zedler | 100.0 | 7,945 |
| Total votes: 7,945 | |||
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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.[4]
Incumbent Bill Zedler defeated Sandra D. Lee in the Texas House of Representatives District 96 general election.[5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 96 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bill Zedler Incumbent |
56.98% | 38,991 | |
| Democratic | Sandra D. Lee | 43.02% | 29,434 | |
| Total Votes | 68,425 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Sandra D. Lee ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 96 Democratic Primary.[6][7]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 96 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Sandra D. Lee (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Bill Zedler defeated Wesley Nelson in the Texas House of Representatives District 96 Republican Primary.[6][7]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 96 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bill Zedler Incumbent |
71.77% | 12,071 | |
| Republican | Wesley Nelson | 28.23% | 4,748 | |
| Total Votes | 16,819 | |||
2014
Elections for all 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 4, 2014. Those candidates who did not receive 50 percent or more of the vote in their party primary on March 4 faced an additional May 27 primary runoff. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was December 9, 2013. Incumbent Bill Zedler was unopposed in the Republican primary. Zedler defeated Quinn Eaker (L) in the general election.[8][9][10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Zedler Incumbent |
80.7% | 22,822 | |
| Libertarian | Quinn Eaker | 19.3% | 5,442 | |
| Total Votes | 28,264 | |||
2012
Zedler won re-election in the 2012 election for Texas House of Representatives, District 96. Zedler defeated Mike Leyman in the May 29 primary election and defeated Max W. Koch, III (L) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Zedler Incumbent |
80.5% | 36,940 | |
| Libertarian | Max Koch III | 19.5% | 8,931 | |
| Total Votes | 45,871 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Bill Zedler |
62.9% | 4,536 |
| Mike Leyman | 37.1% | 2,681 |
| Total Votes | 7,217 | |
2010
Zedler won election to the 96th District seat in 2010. He defeated Joe Keller in the March 2nd primary. He then defeated incumbent Democratic candidate Chris Turner and Lindy Suze (L) in the general election on November 2, 2010.[11]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 96 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bill Zedler (R)
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23,747 | 52.38% | ||
| Chris Turner (D) | 21,583 | 47.61% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Zedler lost re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 96th District, to Chris Turner (D).[11]
Zedler raised $1,025,081 for his campaign while Turner raised $863,604 and Todd Litteken (L) raised $0[12]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 96 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Chris Turner (D)
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41,977 | |||
| Bill Zedler (R) | 38,108 | |||
| Todd Litteken (L) | 1,737 | |||
2006
On November 4, 2006 Zedler won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 96th District, defeating Christopher Youngblood (D) and Samuel Thomas (L).[11]
Zedler raised $130,446 for his campaign while Youngblood raised $900 and Thomas raised $0.[13]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 96 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Christopher Youngblood (D) | 16,483 | |||
| Bill Zedler (R)
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19,520 | |||
| Samuel Thomas (L) | 1,206 | |||
2004
On November 4, 2004 Zedler won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 96th District, defeating Darrel Cox (D).[11]
Zedler raised $128,095 for his campaign while Cox raised $6,381.[14]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 96 (2004) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Darrel Cox (D) | 26,447 | |||
| Bill Zedler (R)
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40,224 | |||
2002
On November 4, 2002, Zedler won election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 96th District, defeating Darrel Cox (D).[11]
Zedler raised $86,772 for his campaign while Cox raised $24,576.[15]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 96 (2002) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Darrel Cox (D) | 14,589 | |||
| Bill Zedler (R)
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21,896 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
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2014
Zedler's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[16]
Protect the Border
- Excerpt: "Bill believes that Texas does not have to wait on the federal government to protect our border."
Limited Government
- Excerpt: "The government is too big, and it spends too much. Bill wants to cut the waste and fraud out of our government."
Right to Bear Arms
- Excerpt: "Endorsed by the NRA and Texas State Rifle Association, Bill will continue to fight to protect our 2nd Amendment rights."
Lower Taxes
- Excerpt: "Bill will work hard to pass legislation so that families and small businesses pay less in taxes. "
Repeal Obamacare
- Excerpt: "Bill will work with Attorney General Greg Abbott to repeal Obama's attempt to seize control of your health care. "
2012
Zedler's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[17]
Protect the Border
- "-Bill believes that Texas does not have to wait on the federal government to protect our border."
Limited Government
- "-The government is too big, and it spends too much. Bill wants to cut the waste and fraud out of our government."
Right to Bear Arms
- "-Endorsed by the NRA and Texas State Rifle Association, Bill will continue to fight to protect our 2nd Amendment rights."
Lower Taxes
- "-Bill will work hard to pass legislation so that families and small businesses pay less in taxes."
Repeal Obamacare
- "-Bill will work with Attorney General Greg Abbott to repeal Obama's attempt to seize control of your health care."
Campaign finance summary
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2020
In 2020, the Texas State Legislature was not in session.
2019
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In 2019, the Texas State Legislature was in its 86th legislative session from January 8 through May 27.
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2018
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In 2018, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2017
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In 2017, the Texas State Legislature was in its 85th legislative session from January 10 through May 29. A special session was held from July 18 to August 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2015
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In 2015, the Texas State Legislature was in its 84th legislative session from January 13 through June 1.
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2014
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In 2014, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2013
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In 2013, the Texas State Legislature was in its 83rd legislative session from January 8 through May 27. Thirty minutes after the regular session ended, Governor Rick Perry called legislators back for a special session starting that evening.[18] Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5.[19]
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2012
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In 2012, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2011
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In 2011, the Texas State Legislature was in its 82nd legislative session from January 11 through May 30. A special session was called for May 31 through June 29.[19]
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Personal
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Zedler and his wife, Ellen, have three children.
See also
2020 Elections
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Official Campaign website
- Profile from the Texas House of Representatives
- Profile from Open States
- Official Facebook Page
- Candidate Twitter Page
- Texas House GOP YouTube Channel
- Official Campaign Contributions--Personal
- Official Campaign Contributions--Committee
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ Texas Tribune, "State Rep. Bill Zedler decides against reelection bid," December 10, 2019
- ↑ Texas Freedom Caucus, "Home," accessed June 7, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 billzideler.org, "About Bill," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current ELECTION HISTORY," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ The Libertarian Party of Texas, "2014 Texas Representative Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Green Party of Texas, "Greens Release Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2006 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2004 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2002 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ billzedler.org, "Issues," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ billzedler.org, "Issues," accessed February 13, 2014
- ↑ kten.com, "Texas Lawmakers To Tackle Redistricting In Special Session," May 29, 2013
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Legislative reference Library of Texas, "Texas Legislative Sessions and Years," accessed June 13, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Chris Turner (D) |
Texas House of Representatives District 96 2011-2021 (2003-2009 previously) |
Succeeded by David Cook (R) |
