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Jim Dunnam
Jim Dunnam was a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives. He represented District 57 from 1997 to 2010. He is an Attorney with Dunnam and Dunnam, LLP.
Dunnam is a member of Baylor Lodge #1235, Federal Bar Association, First United Methodist Church of Waco, Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, Karem Shrine, State Bar of Texas, Waco-McLennan County Bar Association, Waco-McLennan County Young Lawyers Association, Waco Scottish Rite Bodies, and Waco York Rite Bodies.[1]
Issue positions
On his site Dunnam says he is focused on "Improving public schools," "Making our communities safer," "Encouraging job growth and economic development," "Increasing access to affordable health care," and "Protecting our drinking water."[2]
Committee assignments
- Environmental Regulation Committee, Texas House
- Federal Economic Stabilization Funding, Select (Chair)
- Transportation Committee, Texas House
Sponsored legislation
- HB 2495 - Relating to the consideration of the cumulative effects of emissions from proposed facilities in actions by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on applications for certain air contaminant emissions permits or permit amendments.
- HB 2496 - Relating to the posting of statements, registrations, and reports filed with the Texas Ethics Commission on the commission's Internet website.
- HB 2701 - Relating to the abolition of the Texas Transportation Commission, the creation of the commissioner of transportation as an elected statutory state officer and the commissioner's power and duties.
- HB 2942 - Relating to accountability and transparency in government operations, including disclosure, oversight, and enforcement measures; providing penalties.[3]
Elections
2010
Dunnam ran for re-election in District 57 and lost. He was unopposed in the March 2 Democratic primary but was defeated by Republican Marva Beck in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 57 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Marva Beck (R)
|
14,391 | 51.68% | ||
| Jim Dunnam (D) | 12,743 | 45.76% | ||
| Derek Johson (L) | 712 | 2.55% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Dunnam won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas's 57th District, defeating Neill Snider (L). Dunnam received 28,291 votes in the election while Snider received 3,920 votes.[5] Dunnam raised $304,819 for his campaign.[6]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 57 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jim Dunnam (D)
|
28,291 | 87.83% | ||
| Neill Snider (L) | 3,920 | 12.16% | ||
2006
On November 4, 2006 Dunnam won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas's 57th District, defeating Neill Snider (L).[7]
Dunnam raised $315,628 for his campaign while Anderson raised $387,828 and Keith raised $0.[8]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 12 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Dunnam (D)
|
19,274 | |||
| Neill Snider (L) | 15,707 | |||
2004
On November 4, 2004 Dunnam won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas's 57th District, defeating Jeffrey Hibbs (R).[9]
Dunnam raised $286,483 for his campaign while Hibbs raised $98,843.[10]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 57 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Dunnam (D)
|
23,765 | |||
| Jeffrey Hibbs (R) | 16,974 | |||
2002
On November 4, 2002 Dunnam won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas's 57th District, defeating Jeffrey Hibbs (R).[11]
Dunnam raised $203,629 for his campaign while Hibbs raised $12,307.[12]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 57 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Dunnam (D)
|
17,358 | |||
| Jeffrey Hibbs (R) | 11,478 | |||
2000
On November 4, 2000 Dunnam won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas's 57th District, unopposed.[13]
Dunnam raised $60,076 for his campaign.[14]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 57 (2000) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Dunnam (D)
|
25,415 | |||
1998
On November 4, 1998 Dunnam won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas's 17th District, unopposed.[15]
Dunnam raised $84,151 for his campaign.[16]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 57 (1998) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Dunnam (D)
|
15,073 | |||
1996
On November 4, 1996 Dunnam won election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas's 57th District, defeating incumbent Barbara Rusling (R).[17]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 57 (1996) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jim Dunnam (D)
|
18,245 | |||
| Barbara Rusling (R) | 12,901 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Jim Dunnam's campaign website
- Texas House of Representatives - Rep. Dunnam (dead link)
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Official Campaign Contributions
- Follow the Money, Campaign Contributions: 2010 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
- Freedom Speaks profile
- Texas State Directory profile
- Texas Political Almanac HD 57 page
- Texas Tribune profile & bio
- Vote-TX.org profile
- State Surge profile
- Mexican American Legislative Caucus profile
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Dunnam
- ↑ Jim Dunnam homepage
- ↑ Texas Legislature - Bills Authored/Joint Authored by Rep. Dunnam
- ↑ Official Texas Election Results
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 24, 2014
- ↑ District 57 Texas House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2006
- ↑ District 12 Texas House candidate funds, 2006
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2004
- ↑ District 57 Texas House candidate funds, 2004
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2002
- ↑ District 57 Texas House candidate funds, 2002
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2000
- ↑ District 57 Texas House candidate funds, 2000
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 1998
- ↑ District 57 Texas House candidate funds, 1998
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 1996
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Texas House District 57 1997–2010 |
Succeeded by Marva Beck (R) |
