Jim Landtroop
Jim Landtroop (b. January 18, 1968) was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 84 of the Texas House of Representatives.
Landtroop is a former Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 85th District. He was defeated by Ken King in the July 31, 2012, Republican Primary runoff.[1]
Biography
Landtroop earned his B.A. in business management from Texas A&M University in 1990. His professional experience includes owning a small business.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Jim Landtroop served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
Campaign themes
2016
Landtroop's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
| “ |
Border Security: No one understands how critical this issue has become better than Texans. First and foremost, we must hold DC’s feet to the fire to secure our borders. All the while we must continue budgeting resources in Texas knowing full well Washington will continue to fail us in this issue so key to our physical safety and financial security. I fully support legal immigration and believe we should streamline this process for people who want to come here the right way. That said, we should not spend our hard earned tax dollars on handouts to illegals. We have to put an end to in-state tuition and welfare benefits for illegal immigrants as well as eliminate sanctuary cities here in Texas. States' Rights: As DC continues taking our country down a path to destruction, we must fight for the 10th amendment like never before. Protecting States’ Rights is one of my highest priorities and I will fight any attempt by Washington to take away are sovereign right of self-governance. If we give away or lose our right to govern ourselves – nothing else matters. Agriculture: As a former member of the House Agriculture and Livestock Committee, I know first hand how crucial agriculture is to a healthy and vibrant economy in Lubbock and West Texas. We must continue to protect vital water resources for our producers by standing up for their private property rights, while continuing to explore conservation and recharge strategies. We must also work to reduce the burdensome regulations that result in increased costs for pesticides and other agricultural inputs. 2nd Amendment: As a conceal carry holder, strong supporter of the NRA and our 2nd Amendment right to bear arms, I believe that a U.S. citizen has the right to carry a firearm any way they choose. I will continue to fight any attempt to take that right away. Family Values: As a highly rated pro-life advocate, I spent time on the Texas House floor arguing and passing amendments to protect the unborn. I believe that life begins at conception and ends at natural death and will fight to protect the rights of the unborn and elderly. I believe the institution of marriage is ordained by God to be between a man and a woman and will fight any effort to expand this definition.[3] |
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| —Jim Landtroop[4] | ||
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.[5]
Incumbent John Frullo ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 84 general election.[6]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 84 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  John Frullo Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 35,627 | |
| Total Votes | 35,627 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent John Frullo defeated Jim Landtroop in the Texas House of Representatives District 84 Republican Primary.[7][8]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 84 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | John Frullo Incumbent |
55.20% | 9,895 | |
| Republican | Jim Landtroop | 44.80% | 8,032 | |
| Total Votes | 17,927 | |||
2012
Landtroop ran in the 2012 election for Texas House of Representatives, District 88. Landtroop and Ken King defeated Mac Smith and Gary Walker in the May 29 primary election, and faced each other in the July 31 primary runoff election. King defeated Landtroop.[9]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Jim Landtroop (advanced to runoff) Incumbent |
34.1% | 6,251 |
| Ken King (advanced to runoff) |
30.4% | 5,575 |
| Mac Smith | 18.2% | 3,331 |
| Gary Walker | 17.3% | 3,162 |
| Total Votes | 18,319 | |
2010
Landtroop won election to Texas House of Representatives District 85. He defeated David Andrews in the March 2 Republican primary and then defeated incumbent Democratic candidate Joe Heflin and Robyn Burwell (L) in the November 2 general election.[10]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 85 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Jim Landtroop (R)
|
17,416 | 61.91% | ||
| Joe Heflin (D) | 10,713 | 38.08% | ||
2006
On November 4, 2006 Landtroop narrowly lost a three-way race to the Texas House of Representatives for Texas' 85th District, to Joe Heflin (D).[11]
Landtroop raised $887,961 for his campaign while Heflin raised $316,657 and David Schumacher (L) raised $0.[12]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 85 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Heflin (D)
|
14,323 | |||
| Jim Landtroop (R) | 14,106 | |||
| David Schumacher (L) | 793 | |||
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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Landtroop's endorsements included the following:[13]
- Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
- Texas Right to Life
- Young Conservatives of Texas
2012
In 2012, Landtroop was endorsed by:
- TLR PAC[14]
2010
In 2010, Landtroop was endorsed by:
- Texas College Republicans
- U.S. Congressman Randy Neugebauer
- Texas Alliance for Life PAC
- Texas Association of Business PAC"[15]
Personal
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Landtroop and his wife, Cathy, have four children.
Recent news
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See also
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas House of Representatives District 84
- Texas House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Texas State Legislature
External links
- Official Campaign website
- Official Facebook Page
- Candidate Twitter Page
- Jim Landtroop YouTube Channel
- Texas House GOP YouTube Channel
- Official Campaign Contributions
- Contributions, OpenSecrets
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Texas Tribune Profile
Footnotes
- ↑ CSPAN "July 31, 2012 Primary Runoff Results"
- ↑ Facebook, "Jim Landtroop," accessed February 24, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Jim Landtroop, "Issues," accessed February 24, 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
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 24, 2014
- ↑ Official Texas Election Results
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2006
- ↑ District 85 Texas House candidate funds, 2006
- ↑ Jim Landtroop, "News," accessed February 24, 2016
- ↑ kfyo.com, "Rep. Jim Landtroop Receives Another Endorsement in Re-Election Bid," March 26, 2012
- ↑ [1]
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Joe Heflin (D) |
Texas House of Representatives District 85 2011-2013 |
Succeeded by - |
