Jeff Judson
Jeff Judson was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 121 of the Texas House of Representatives.
Campaign themes
2016
Judson's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Immigration:
Pro-Life: We are endowed by our Creator with a right to life, which begins at conception and extends until death. Jeff has been a strong advocate for the protection of innocent human life – including protecting the unborn from abortion, fetal tissue experimentation, embryonic research, as well as protecting our society from the practice of euthanasia. Jeff will work to pass laws that protect Texans from policies and practices that endanger innocent human life. Transportation: Jeff will sponsor legislation that enforces discipline in how our road funds are spent. Projects should only receive funding from state and federal funds if they are shown to decrease congestion and/or improve safety better than alternatives. So rather than funding expensive light rail transit projects with road funds, such projects should only receive funding if they will reduce congestion more effectively than adding road capacity. 2nd Amendment:
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| —Jeff Judson[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 Joe Straus ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 121 general election.[4]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 121 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Joe Straus Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 56,970 | |
| Total Votes | 56,970 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Joe Straus defeated Jeff Judson and Sheila Bean in the Texas House of Representatives District 121 Republican Primary.[5][6]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 121 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Joe Straus Incumbent |
60.24% | 15,741 | |
| Republican | Jeff Judson | 28.45% | 7,435 | |
| Republican | Sheila Bean | 11.31% | 2,956 | |
| Total Votes | 26,132 | |||
Primary
- Main article: Notable Texas primaries, 2016
Judson received key endorsements from the following state conservative groups:[7]
- Texas Right to Life
- Texas Values Action
- Conservative Republicans of Texas
- Texas Home School Coalition Association
- Texas Eagle Forum
- Concerned Women for America
Bean's website did not list any endorsements. Straus's website showed individual endorsements rather than group endorsements. Straus was endorsed by the San Antonio Express-News.[8][9][10]
Judson challenged Straus from the right, saying Straus had not governed as a conservative. "I’m a true conservative, and I think Joe campaigns as a Republican but governs like a Democrat," said Judson. Straus spoke favorably about his record on tax cuts, budget transparency, and job growth. Bean said she was the best candidate because of her "conservative principles and experience as a classroom teacher and small business owner."[11][12]
According to Governing.com, a total of $8 million was spent on the races of Straus and the three members of his leadership team, including Rep. Byron Cook, who won his primary race, and Reps. Marsha Farney and Debbie Riddle, who lost their primary races.[13]
Recent news
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See also
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas House of Representatives District 121
- Texas House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Texas State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Jeff Judson on Facebook
- Jeff Judson 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.
- ↑ Jeff Judson for Texas State House, "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
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Jeff Judson, "Endorsements," accessed February 22, 2016
- ↑ Joe Straus Republican State Representative, "SAEN Endorses Joe Straus," accessed February 23, 2016
- ↑ Joe Straus, "Endorsement Map," accessed February 22, 2016
- ↑ Sheila Bean, "Home Page," accessed February 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Public Radio, "HD 121 Candidates Attempt To Persuade Voters On First Day Of Primaries," February 16, 2016
- ↑ KSAT, "GOP District 121 House race heating up," February 17, 2016
- ↑ Governing.com, "The Week in Politics: Super Tuesday Results You May Have Missed," March 4, 2016
