Eliot Shapleigh
Eliot Shapleigh was a Democratic member of the Texas State Senate from 1997 to 2010.[1]
Shapleigh graduated with a B.A. from Rice University and also graduated with a J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law.
In addition to being a senator, Shapleigh is an attorney for Peticolas, Shapleigh, Brandys, and Kern, PC. He is also the founder of Unite El Paso. Also, he is the founder of the Community Scholars Program.[2] Shapleigh did not run for re-election in 2010.
Committee assignments
- Subcommittee on Base Realignment and Closure - Chair
- Veteran Affairs & Military Installations Committee, Texas State Senate
- Health & Human Services Committee, Texas State Senate
- Nominations Committee, Texas State Senate
- Transportation & Homeland Security Committee, Texas State Senate
District 29
Eliot Shapleigh represents District 29, which includes parts of the county of El Paso, Texas.[3]
Personal
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Shapleigh was born on November 11, 1952 in El Paso, Tx. He and his wife, Lee, have two children: Zoe and Ben.
Elections
2010
- See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2010
Shapleigh did not run for re-election to the 29th District seat in 2010. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.
2006
On Nov. 7, 2006, Shapleigh won re-election to the 29th District Seat in the Texas State Senate, defeating opponent Dee Margo (R).[4]
Shapleigh raised $844,589 for his campaign while Margo raised $1,008,811.[5]
| Texas State Senate, District 29 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Eliot Shapleigh (D)
|
51,531 | 58.78% | ||
| Donald Margo (R) | 36,127 | 41.21% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Eliot Shapleigh Personal Website
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Eliot Shapleigh on MySpace
- Eliot Shapleigh on Vimeo
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Peggy Rosson |
Texas Senate District 29 1997-2010 |
Succeeded by Jose R. Rodriguez |
