Dan Mathews

Dan Mathews (Republican Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 28. He lost in the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 28

Incumbent Gary Gates defeated Marty Rocha in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 28 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gary Gates (R)	60.6	56,890
	Submit photo	Marty Rocha (D)	39.4	37,058

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 93,948
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 28

Marty Rocha defeated Nelvin Adriatico in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 28 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Marty Rocha	57.0	3,548
		Nelvin Adriatico	43.0	2,677

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,225
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 28

Incumbent Gary Gates defeated Dan Mathews in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 28 on March 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Gary Gates	61.1	10,612
	Dan Mathews	38.9	6,764

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 17,376
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Mathews in this election.

2022

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 76

Suleman Lalani defeated Dan Mathews in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 76 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Suleman Lalani (D)	57.3	28,312
	Dan Mathews (R)	42.7	21,131

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 49,443
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 76

Suleman Lalani defeated Vanesia Johnson in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 76 on May 24, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Suleman Lalani	63.0	3,560
	Vanesia Johnson	37.0	2,095

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,655
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 76

Suleman Lalani and Vanesia Johnson advanced to a runoff. They defeated L. Sarah DeMerchant and James Burnett in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 76 on March 1, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Suleman Lalani	36.7	3,237
✔	Vanesia Johnson	24.7	2,181
	L. Sarah DeMerchant	19.3	1,707
	James Burnett	19.3	1,703

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,828
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 76

Dan Mathews defeated Ramesh Cherivirala and Mike Khan in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 76 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Dan Mathews	51.6	3,849
		Ramesh Cherivirala	26.5	1,981
	Submit photo	Mike Khan	21.9	1,632

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,462
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Campaign finance

2020

Texas' 22nd Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)

Texas' 22nd Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 22

Troy Nehls defeated Sri Preston Kulkarni and Joseph LeBlanc in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 22 on November 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Troy Nehls (R)	51.5	210,259
	Sri Preston Kulkarni (D)	44.6	181,998
	Joseph LeBlanc (L)	3.9	15,791

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 408,048
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 22

Troy Nehls defeated Kathaleen Wall in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 22 on July 14, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Troy Nehls	69.9	36,132
	Kathaleen Wall	30.1	15,547

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 51,679
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 22

Sri Preston Kulkarni defeated Derrick Reed, Nyanza Moore, and Carmine Petricco III in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 22 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sri Preston Kulkarni	53.1	34,664
		Derrick Reed	24.7	16,126
		Nyanza Moore	14.5	9,449
	Submit photo	Carmine Petricco III	7.8	5,074

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 65,313
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Chris Fernandez (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 22

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 22 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Troy Nehls	40.5	29,583
✔		Kathaleen Wall	19.4	14,201
		Pierce Bush	15.4	11,281
		Greg Hill	14.1	10,315
		Dan Mathews	3.0	2,165
	Submit photo	Bangar Reddy	1.6	1,144
		Joe Walz	1.4	1,039
	Submit photo	Shandon Phan	1.1	773
		Diana Miller	1.1	771
		Jon Camarillo	1.0	718
		Douglas Haggard	0.5	398
		Howard Lynn Steele Jr.	0.4	283
		Matt Hinton	0.4	274
	Submit photo	Brandon Penko	0.1	96
		Aaron Hermes	0.1	92

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 73,133
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 22

Joseph LeBlanc advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 22 on March 21, 2020.

		Candidate
✔		Joseph LeBlanc (L)

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

Dan Mathews did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2022

Dan Mathews completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mathews' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Dan has spent twenty-three years in the Oil and Gas Industry working for major energy corporations in leadership roles, and in business as Business Unit Leader and Vice President. He is also a licensed Texas Real Estate Broker. Dan holds a Chemical Engineering degree and an MBA. Dan has been actively involved in the public for three decades. He has served as Republican Precinct Chair. Dan has also served as a Christian Youth Minister and has served on the Boards of both profit and non-profit organizations.

Dan was born in India and spent his childhood and school years in India and Zambia, Africa before he migrated to the United States in the late 1980’s. Dan has been married to his wife, Daisy, for twenty-seven years. The couple has two children, Christopher and Melody.

Dan Mathews started Stafford Christian Center in 2016, which supports the local community. Through diverse organizations, he has been assisting people in need with food drives, school and toy drives, disaster assistance, building houses, supporting the elderly and other charitable events. In his own words Dan said "I care for the people. I have a passion to serve. My public life and my involvement with the communities has helped me to understand the problems of people and shaped me to become an effective civil servant. I am obedient to my calling, and I believe I am called to serve for such a time as this. When I am elected, I will uphold the Constitution and serve every citizen with dignity and honor.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Secure the border. Work with immigration to implement foreign worker program so people can come to Texas Legally.
Protect 2nd Amendment rights
Improve Texas School System and Improve Literacy

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Dan’s campaign will focus on strong conservative values, securing elections, protecting our Second Amendment rights, improving the Texas school system, border security, increased energy independence, supporting law enforcement and protecting families and children. Dan is a servant leader and will campaign that way.

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2020

Dan Mathews completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mathews' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Dan brings leadership in diversity to the GOP and bridge the gap. He is a Christian and a social conservative living in the district over 30 years. He believes in the importance of family and community. Dan's vision is the consolation of the people of America. He is a businessman, a chemical engineer and a Texas real estate broker. He supports ministry and faith-based services. Dan works with several non-profit organizations, advisory councils, volunteer teams, PAC and Diversity & Inclusion groups.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Provide Tax credit to Teachers, Firefighters and Police Officers
Make college tution affordable
Defend the constitution, support the People, President and Israel

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Economic policies to assist Americans on tax cut, create more jobs and reduce national debt. National security to keep America safe. Address international issues on religious freedom.

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Campaign website

Mathews' campaign website stated the following:

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Here is what I support:

Bridging the gap
Faith, Family, Freedom
Low Taxes & More Jobs
Limited government & spending limit to relieve the deficit
Tax Credit to Teachers, Firefighters, Police, EMT, Troops, Veterans
Make College Tuition Affordable
Protect the 2nd Amendment
Stand with the president and support Israel
Strong national security & Strong border
Bipartisan solution to immigration issues
Defend the Constitution

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—Dan Mathews^[2]

Campaign finance summary

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Dan Mathews campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Texas House of Representatives District 28	Lost primary	$114,962	$104,857
2022	Texas House of Representatives District 76	Lost general	$81,959	$62,787
2020	U.S. House Texas District 22	Lost primary	$17,075	$16,965
Grand total			$213,996	$184,609
Sources: OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission *This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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↑ Dan Mathews 2020 campaign website, "About," accessed January 22, 2020

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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)

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Brian Harrison (R)

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Joanne Shofner (R)

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Trey Wharton (R)

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Angelia Orr (R)

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Paul Dyson (R)

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Steve Toth (R)

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Will Metcalf (R)

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Stan Gerdes (R)

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Janis Holt (R)

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Ellen Troxclair (R)

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Terry Wilson (R)

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Dade Phelan (R)

District 22

Christian Manuel (D)

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Terri Leo-Wilson (R)

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Greg Bonnen (R)

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Cody Vasut (R)

District 26

Matt Morgan (R)

District 27

Ron Reynolds (D)

District 28

Gary Gates (R)

District 29

Jeffrey Barry (R)

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A.J. Louderback (R)

District 31

Ryan Guillen (R)

District 32

Todd Hunter (R)

District 33

Katrina Pierson (R)

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Denise Villalobos (R)

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Oscar Longoria (D)

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Sergio Munoz (D)

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Janie Lopez (R)

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Erin Gamez (D)

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Armando Martinez (D)

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Terry Canales (D)

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Robert Guerra (D)

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Richard Raymond (D)

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J.M. Lozano (R)

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Alan Schoolcraft (R)

District 45

Erin Zwiener (D)

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Sheryl Cole (D)

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Vikki Goodwin (D)

District 48

Donna Howard (D)

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Gina Hinojosa (D)

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James Talarico (D)

District 51

Maria Luisa Flores (D)

District 52

Caroline Harris (R)

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Wesley Virdell (R)

District 54

Brad Buckley (R)

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Hillary Hickland (R)

District 56

Pat Curry (R)

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Richard Hayes (R)

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Helen Kerwin (R)

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Shelby Slawson (R)

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Mike Olcott (R)

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Keresa Richardson (R)

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Shelley Luther (R)

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Ben Bumgarner (R)

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Andy Hopper (R)

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Mitch Little (R)

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Matt Shaheen (R)

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Jeff Leach (R)

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David Spiller (R)

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James Frank (R)

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Mihaela Plesa (D)

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Stan Lambert (R)

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Drew Darby (R)

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Carrie Isaac (R)

District 74

Eddie Morales (D)

District 75

Mary Gonzalez (D)

District 76

Suleman Lalani (D)

District 77

Vincent Perez (D)

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Joseph Moody (D)

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Claudia Ordaz (D)

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Don McLaughlin (R)

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Brooks Landgraf (R)

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Tom Craddick (R)

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Dustin Burrows (R)

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Carl Tepper (R)

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Stan Kitzman (R)

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John Smithee (R)

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Caroline Fairly (R)

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Ken King (R)

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Candy Noble (R)

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Ramon Romero (D)

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David Lowe (R)

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Salman Bhojani (D)

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Nate Schatzline (R)

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Tony Tinderholt (R)

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Nicole Collier (D)

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David Cook (R)

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John McQueeney (R)

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Giovanni Capriglione (R)

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Charlie Geren (R)

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Venton Jones (D)

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Chris Turner (D)

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Ana-Maria Ramos (D)

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Rafael Anchia (D)

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Jessica Gonzalez (D)

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Terry Meza (D)

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Jared Patterson (R)

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Linda Garcia (D)

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Morgan Meyer (R)

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Aicha Davis (D)

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Toni Rose (D)

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Yvonne Davis (D)

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Angie Button (R)

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Rhetta Bowers (D)

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John Bryant (D)

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Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D)

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Trey Fischer (D)

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Philip Cortez (D)

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John Lujan (R)

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Elizabeth Campos (D)

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Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D)

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Marc LaHood (R)

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Mark Dorazio (R)

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Diego Bernal (D)

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Josey Garcia (D)

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Ray Lopez (D)

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Sam Harless (R)

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Charles Cunningham (R)

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Briscoe Cain (R)

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Dennis Paul (R)

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Tom Oliverson (R)

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Alma Allen (D)

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Mike Schofield (R)

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Mano Deayala (R)

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Ann Johnson (D)

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Jon Rosenthal (D)

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John Bucy (D)

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Gene Wu (D)

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Lacey Hull (R)

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Charlene Ward Johnson (D)

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Armando Walle (D)

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Senfronia Thompson (D)

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Harold Dutton (D)

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Ana Hernandez (D)

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Mary Perez (D)

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Christina Morales (D)

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Lauren Simmons (D)

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Jolanda Jones (D)

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Penny Shaw (D)

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Hubert Vo (D)

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Valoree Swanson (R)

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[2] Dan Mathews 2020 campaign website, "About," accessed January 22, 2020

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Dan Mathews

Elections

2024

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 28

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 28

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 28

Campaign finance

Endorsements

2022

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 76

Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 76

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 76

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 76

Campaign finance

2020

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 22

Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 22

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 22

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 22

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 22

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

2022

2020

Campaign website

Campaign finance summary

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