Brent Mayes
Brent Mayes was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 24 of the Texas State Senate.
Biography
Mayes attended the University of Texas-Austin, Tulane Medical School and the Dallas Theological Seminary. He runs a medical practice.[1]
Campaign themes
2016
Mayes' campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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The Border: We can do much with simple things that cost little or nothing. We can eliminate sanctuary cities, have mandatory e-verify, stop in-state tuition for illegals, and cut off all non emergency social services for those here illegally. These are the least we can do as first steps. Freedom: Four areas are of particular concern:
Limited Government : Though government growth is too pervasive to be rightly addressed here, here are a few other examples of what we should do: The margin tax should be eliminated and Texas must remain state income tax free. Special purpose districts should be financially transparent, the right of imminent domain curtailed, and over criminalization rolled back. As your senator I will fight government growth and over-reach not only in these areas but wherever it appears. The Sanctity of Life : As your senator I will advocate for the sanctity of life and against any measures that violate it to the slightest degree. Water : As your senator I will make water a high priority. I’ll oppose over-regulation and outside takings of water and defend water owner’s property rights.[2] |
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| —Brent Mayes[3] | ||
Elections
2016
- See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Texas State Senate 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 Troy Fraser (R) did not seek re-election.
Dawn Buckingham defeated Jennie Lou Leeder in the Texas State Senate District 24 general election.[5]
| Texas State Senate, District 24 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dawn Buckingham |
72.39% | 214,568 | |
| Democratic | Jennie Lou Leeder | 27.61% | 81,836 | |
| Total Votes | 296,404 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Dawn Buckingham defeated Susan King in the Texas State Senate, District 24 Republican primary runoff.[6]
| Texas State Senate, District 24 Republican Primary Runoff, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Dawn Buckingham |
61.33% | 26,466 | |
| Republican | Susan King | 38.67% | 16,688 | |
| Total Votes | 43,154 | |||
Jennie Lou Leeder ran unopposed in the Texas State Senate District 24 Democratic Primary.[7][6]
| Texas State Senate, District 24 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jennie Lou Leeder (unopposed) | |
The following candidates ran in the Texas State Senate District 24 Republican Primary.[7][6]
| Texas State Senate, District 24 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Susan King |
27.24% | 32,512 | |
| Republican | Dawn Buckingham |
24.76% | 29,553 | |
| Republican | Jon Cobb | 20.41% | 24,361 | |
| Republican | Brent Mayes | 16.10% | 19,216 | |
| Republican | Reed Williams | 7.01% | 8,372 | |
| Republican | Ryan Downton | 4.48% | 5,352 | |
| Total Votes | 119,366 | |||
Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Mayes' endorsements included the following:[8]
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See also
- Texas State Senate
- Texas State Senate District 24
- Texas State Senate elections, 2016
- Texas State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted through Ballotpedia's biographical submission form on February 15, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Brent Mayes for Texas Senate, "Issues," accessed February 22, 2016
- ↑ 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 6.2 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Brent Mayes for Texas Senate, "Endorsements," accessed February 22, 2016
