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Jessica Farrar
Jessica Farrar is a former Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 148 from 1995 to 2019. Her retirement became effective on September 30, 2019.
Biography
When she left office, Farrar was a partner with Farrar Architects, and had worked as a Designer and AutoCAD Operator for Audinet Architects, Project Representative/Intern at Hermes Reed Architects, and Architect-Intern at Farrar Architects.
Farrar was also a member of the American Council of Young Political Leaders, Avenue Community Development Corporation, Center for Policy Alternatives Board, Cultural Arts Council of Houston/Harris County Board, Galveston Bay Foundation Board, Leadership Texas, League of United Latin American Citizens Council #60, League of Women Voters, Lindale Park Civic Club, and National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials when she left the Texas House of Representatives.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Farrar was assigned to the following committees:
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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| • Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence, Vice chair |
| • State Affairs |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Farrar served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence, Vice-Chair |
| • State Affairs |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Farrar served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence, Vice chair |
| • State Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Farrar served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Border & Intergovernmental Affairs |
| • Environmental Regulation, Vice chair |
Campaign themes
2006
Farrar's answers to the Texas State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test are available. When asked her legislative priorities she replied:
"My top priority will continue to be women's health. There are numerous inadequacies in the system. By improving access, lives will be saved. Texas' high infant mortality rate is a direct example why we need to increase women' health funding.
Also, I will continue to fight towards improving the environment. This issue poses a great threat to the current and future generations of Texans. Improving the environment must be at the forefront of the agenda."[2]
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 148
Incumbent Jessica Farrar defeated Ryan McConnico in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 148 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jessica Farrar (D) | 67.9 | 32,231 |
 | Ryan McConnico (R) | 32.1 | 15,228 | |
| Total votes: 47,459 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 148
Incumbent Jessica Farrar advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 148 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jessica Farrar | 100.0 | 7,871 |
| Total votes: 7,871 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 148
Ryan McConnico advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 148 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ryan McConnico | 100.0 | 2,935 |
| Total votes: 2,935 | |||
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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 Jessica Farrar ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 148 general election.[4]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 148 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jessica Farrar Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 33,633 | |
| Total Votes | 33,633 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Jessica Farrar defeated Dave Wilson in the Texas House of Representatives District 148 Democratic Primary.[5][6]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 148 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jessica Farrar Incumbent |
88.12% | 8,323 | |
| Democratic | Dave Wilson | 11.88% | 1,122 | |
| Total Votes | 9,445 | |||
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 Jessica Farrar was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Chris Carmona was unopposed in the Republican primary. Farrar defeated Carmona in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jessica Farrar Incumbent |
60.3% | 14,207 | |
| Republican | Chris Carmona | 39.7% | 9,356 | |
| Total Votes | 23,563 | |||
2012
Farrar won re-election in the 2012 election for Texas House of Representatives, District 148. Farrar was unopposed in the May 29 primary election and defeated Henry Cooper (G) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jessica Farrar Incumbent |
86% | 25,964 | |
| Green | Henry Cooper | 14% | 4,241 | |
| Total Votes | 30,205 | |||
2010
Farrar won re-election in District 148. She was unopposed in the March 2 Democratic primary and defeated Republican Fernando Herrera in the November 2 general election.[10]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 148 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jessica Farrar (D)
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13,093 | 58,76% | ||
| Fernando Herrera (R) | 9,790 | 41.32% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Farrar won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from the 148th District, defeating Republican Howard H. Gano, Jr. She received 21,535 votes in the election, ahead of Gano (10,975).[10] Farrar raised $217,057 for her campaign; Gano raised $2,683.[11]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 148 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jessica Farrar (D)
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21,535 | 66.24% | ||
| Howard H. Gano, Jr. (R) | 10,975 | 33.75% | ||
2006
In November 2006, Farrar won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 148th District, defeating Ray Dittmar (L).[10]
Farrar raised $75,833 for her campaign while Dittmar raised $0 and Keith raised $0.[12]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 148 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jessica Farrar (D)
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12,790 | |||
| Ray Dittmar (L) | 2,387 | |||
2004
On November 4, 2004 Farrar won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 148th District, unopposed.[10]
Farrar raised $107,953 for her campaign.[13]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 148 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jessica Farrar (D)
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21,041 | |||
2002
On November 4, 2002 Farrar won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 148th District, unopposed.[10]
Farrar raised $88,812 for her campaign.[14]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 148 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jessica Farrar (D)
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14,633 | |||
2000
On November 4, 2000 Farrar won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 148th District, unopposed.[10]
Farrar raised $64,630 for her campaign.[15]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 148 (2000) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jessica Farrar (D)
|
15,394 | |||
1998
On November 4, 1998 Farrar won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 148th District, unopposed.[10]
Farrar raised $52,814 for her campaign.[16]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 148 (1998) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jessica Farrar (D)
|
8,641 | |||
1996
On November 4, 1996 Farrar won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 148th District after running unopposed.[10]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 148 (1996) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jessica Farrar (D)
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14,648 | |||
1994
On November 4, 1994 Farrar won election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 148th District after running unopposed.[10]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 148 (1994) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jessica Farrar (D)
|
8,741 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2019
In 2019, the Texas State Legislature was in its 86th legislative session from January 8 through May 27.
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2018
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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.[17] Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5.[18]
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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.[18]
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Personal
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When she left office, Farrar had a husband, Marco.
See also
- State legislative elections, 2018
- Texas House of Representatives elections, 2018
- State legislative special elections, 2018
- Texas State Legislature
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas House of Representatives Committees
- Texas Joint Committees
- Texas state legislative districts
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Official Campaign Contributions
- Follow The Money, Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Freedom Speaks profile (Archive)
- Texas State Directory profile
- Texas Tribune profile & bio
- Vote-TX.org profile
- StateSurge profile
- Mexican American Legislative Caucus profile
- Jessica Farrar on Facebook
- Jessica Farrar on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Rep. Farrar Issue Positions," accessed May 27, 2014
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2006 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2004 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2002 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2000 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "1998 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ kten.com, "Texas Lawmakers To Tackle Redistricting In Special Session," May 29, 2013
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Legislative reference Library of Texas, "Texas Legislative Sessions and Years," accessed June 13, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Texas House District 148 1995-2019 |
Succeeded by Anna Eastman (D) |
