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Helen Giddings
Helen Giddings is a former Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 109. She was first elected to the chamber in 1992, and she served until January 2019.
Biography
When she served in the state House, Giddings served as founder and president of Multiplex, Incorporated. She was involved with a number of organizations, including the African-American Museum Annual Ball, African-American Political Congress, American Red Cross - Dallas Chapter, Benefit for Dallas Women's Council, Casa De Los Amigos, Community Resource Trust, and Consumer Credit Counseling Services.[1]
Committee assignments
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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| • Appropriations |
| • Calendars |
| • State Affairs, Vice chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Giddings served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Calendars |
| • State Affairs, Vice-Chair |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Giddings served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Calendars |
| • State Affairs, Vice chair |
2011-2012
During the 2011-2012 legislative session, Giddings served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Business & Industry |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
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.[2]
Incumbent Helen Giddings defeated A. Denise Russell in the Texas House of Representatives District 109 general election.[3]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 109 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Helen Giddings Incumbent |
82.74% | 53,458 | |
| Republican | A. Denise Russell | 17.26% | 11,155 | |
| Total Votes | 64,613 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Helen Giddings ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 109 Democratic Primary.[4][5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 109 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Helen Giddings Incumbent (unopposed) | |
A. Denise Russell ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 109 Republican Primary.[4][5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 109 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | A. Denise Russell (unopposed) | |
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 Helen Giddings defeated Genevieve Gregory in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[6][7][8]
2012
Giddings won re-election in the 2012 election for Texas House of Representatives, District 109. Giddings was unopposed in the May 29 primary and defeated Dexter Jackson (L) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Helen Giddings Incumbent |
93.6% | 53,982 | |
| Libertarian | Dexter Jackson | 6.4% | 3,700 | |
| Total Votes | 57,682 | |||
2010
Giddings won re-election in District 109. She was unopposed in the March 2 Democratic primary and faced no opposition in the November 2 general election.[9]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 109 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Helen Giddings (D)
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34,911 | 98.98% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Giddings won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from the 109th District, receiving 59,472 votes ahead of Libertarian Kevin Jackson (3,692).[9] She raised $177,894 for her campaign.[10]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 109 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Helen Giddings (D)
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59,472 | 94.15% | ||
| Kevin Jackson (L) | 3,692 | 5.84% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2018
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.[11] Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5.[12]
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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.[12]
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Personal
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Giddings has a husband, Donald.
See also
- Texas State Legislature
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas House of Representatives Committees
- Texas Joint Committees
- Texas state legislative districts
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Profile from Freedom Speaks (Archive)
- Profile from Texas State Directory
- Texas Political Almanac HD 109
- Biography from Texas Tribune
- Profile from Vote-TX.org
- Profile from State Surge
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 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
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ kten.com, "Texas Lawmakers To Tackle Redistricting In Special Session," May 29, 2013
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Legislative reference Library of Texas, "Texas Legislative Sessions and Years," accessed June 13, 2014
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| Preceded by ' |
Texas House District 109 1993-2019 |
Succeeded by Carl Sherman Sr. (D) |
