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James Morrison (Texas)
James Morrison was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 18 of the Texas House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Morrison's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Securing the Border: It is clear that our Federal Government will not secure the international border with Mexico. We need a real solution to protecting our borders. Texas must continue to step up and take control. The first steps to control our border are: enforce existing laws, severely penalize employers who hire illegals, end all benefits to illegals, eliminate sanctuary cities, and allow all law enforcement officers to check legal status. The system is broken, and it’s going to take more than a fence to fix it. Education: No one should decide what’s best for your children, except you! It’s that simple. I support Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick’s interim changes to the Senate education committee; therefore, I support school choice. Property Taxes: I pledge to make every effort to get a handle on continuously rising property appraisals, and the resulting taxes. Pro Life: I believe in the unalienable right that is bestowed up on ALL Americans. The right to life is not an issue that needs to be debated. It’s not a matter of social injustice, it’s a matter of right and wrong. Ending a life takes an emotional toll on a person, especially on a mother who is ending a child’s life. The mothers who carry their choices with them suffer in silence for rest of their lives, and in some cases go on to end their own lives as well. I believe all life is sacred, and I will work to ensure that these hearts only stop beating in God’s time. 2nd Amendment: I am, and have been, a concealed handgun license holder for years. I am a lifetime NRA member, a member of Texas Rifle Association, a member of Texas Conceal Carry, and an instructor for Texas Parks and Wildlife hunters’ safety. The right to bear arms is one of the greatest gifts that our forefathers have passed down to us. They also believed that we, the people, have every right to defend ourselves from any identifiable threat or danger. I have and will continue to support Constitutional Carry for law-abiding citizens.[1] |
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| —James Morrison[2] | ||
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.[3] Incumbent John Otto (R) did not seek re-election.
Ernest Bailes defeated Evan Nagel in the Texas House of Representatives District 18 general election.[4]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 18 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ernest Bailes |
88.01% | 40,966 | |
| Libertarian | Evan Nagel | 11.99% | 5,581 | |
| Total Votes | 46,547 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Ernest Bailes defeated Keith Strahan in the Texas House of Representatives, District 18 Republican primary runoff.[5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 18 Republican Primary Runoff, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Ernest Bailes |
67.43% | 7,560 | |
| Republican | Keith Strahan | 32.57% | 3,651 | |
| Total Votes | 11,211 | |||
The following candidates ran in the Texas House of Representatives District 18 Republican Primary.[6][5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 18 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Keith Strahan |
28.14% | 6,464 | |
| Republican | Ernest Bailes |
25.80% | 5,928 | |
| Republican | Wesley Hinch | 20.47% | 4,703 | |
| Republican | James Morrison | 10.77% | 2,474 | |
| Republican | J. Turner | 9.01% | 2,071 | |
| Republican | Van Brookshire | 5.80% | 1,333 | |
| Total Votes | 22,973 | |||
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See also
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas House of Representatives District 18
- Texas House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Texas State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- James Morrison on Facebook
- James Morrison on Twitter
- Texas House of Representatives
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ James for Texas, "Issues," accessed February 23, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
