Bobbie Clayton
Bobbie Clayton (Democratic Party) is running for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 16. Clayton is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2026. Clayton advanced from the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026.
Clayton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Bobbie Clayton earned a high school diploma from Willis High School, a bachelor's degree from Sam Houston State University in 1996, and a graduate degree from the University of Phoenix in 2007. As of 2026, Clayton was retired. [1]
Elections
2026
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Will Metcalf (R) and Bobbie Clayton (D) are running in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 16 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Will Metcalf (R) | |
 | Bobbie Clayton (D)  | |
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Democratic primary
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Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 16
Bobbie Clayton (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 16 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bobbie Clayton | 100.0 | 6,585 |
| Total votes: 6,585 | |||
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Republican primary
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Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Will Metcalf (R) defeated Jon Bouche (R) in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 16 on March 3, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Will Metcalf | 65.8 | 17,943 |
| Jon Bouche | 34.2 | 9,329 | ||
| Total votes: 27,272 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Bobbie Clayton completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Clayton's responses.
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I am a born and raised Texan. I am not a politician. I am a concerned citizen.
I am a retired civil rights investigator from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region 6, where I spent my career standing up for the rights of others and holding institutions accountable. I am also a first-generation college graduate, earning a bachelor’s degree in speech communication with a minor in business, followed by a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.
I am running because integrity, empathy, compassion, and basic humanity must be the norm again. I believe we have lost our way, and the current administration is taking our country off course. It is time to get this train back on the track of progress—for all human beings, not just the powerful or the privileged.
This race is about restoring decency, accountability, and moral leadership. It is about doing what is right, even when it is not easy—and never forgetting who we are called to serve.- We must rebuild and reinvest in public education. Every child—no matter their ZIP code, background, or family income—deserves a strong public school that opens doors, not closes them. Teachers should be respected, classrooms should be fully funded, and students should have the tools they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Public dollars must strengthen public schools—not be siphoned away to private interests. That’s why I will fight to rescind public grants and voucher programs that divert taxpayer money into private school attendance, leaving our public schools under-resourced and our children underserved.
- We must honor the sacred value of human life by passing common-sense gun safety laws—background checks, limits on weapons of war, safe storage requirements, and policies that keep guns out of dangerous hands. Protecting our children is not a partisan issue; it is a moral one.
- We must work toward a more compassionate and just immigration system. Families belong together. Hardworking parents should not live in fear. Children should not be torn from the arms of the people who love them. That is why I will stand firmly to stop unnecessary ICE deportations and push for humane reforms that focus on dignity, fairness, and keeping families intact. America is strongest when we honor the contributions of immigrants—not when we criminalize them.
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Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on March 15, 2026
