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Joanne Shofner

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Joanne Shofner
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Republican Party

Texas House of Representatives District 11
Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Compensation

Base salary

$7,200/year

Per diem

$221/day

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Personal
Birthplace
Houston, Texas
Religion
Follower of Jesus Christ
Profession
Consultant
Contact

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Joanne Shofner (Republican Party) is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 11. She assumed office on January 14, 2025. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.

Shofner (Republican Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 11. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Shofner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Joanne Shofner was born in Houston, Texas. Her career experience includes working as a consultant and manager. Shofner has been affiliated with Nacogdoches County Republican Women.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Texas House of Representatives District 11

Joanne Shofner won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 11 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Joanne Shofner
Joanne Shofner (R) Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
62,338

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 62,338
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 11

Joanne Shofner defeated incumbent Travis Clardy in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 11 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Joanne Shofner Candidate Connection
 
63.0
 
19,712
Image of Travis Clardy
Travis Clardy
 
37.0
 
11,601

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 31,313
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Shofner received the following endorsements.

Pledges

Shofner signed the following pledges.

  • U.S. Term Limits

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Joanne Shofner completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Shofner's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am Joanne Shofner running for State Representative. I am not a career politician. I’m a patriot and a citizen just like you. I have been a true conservative and a public servant for over 30 years, not 5 minutes ago. That means I care deeply about our God, our constitution, our county, our state, our families, our border and education, not indoctrination. I am a leader in the field of my small business, a ministry leader, a wife, mom and grandmother. I am also a leader in East Texas politics as President of Nacogdoches Country Republican Women and I will be a leader at the state House in Austin.

I am endorsed by the Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, Senator Ted Cruz, former Texas Governor Rick Perry and Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller. Together we will fight to secure the southern border and make Biden pay back what Texas has spent. The border will be fully funded along with our incredible law enforcement to keep Texas and our country sovereign.

I will also respect and support parents and the right to choose their children’s education with their own education savings account in which 88% of Republican voted for in the 2022 primary.
  • Secure Texas’ Border!
  • Educational Savings Account!! Parents and their children need to be supported and respected for their choice of school!
  • Election Integrity!! Voter ID and paper ballots!!
Border security and education, NOT indoctrination!
Jesus Christ, Queen Esther, Ruth.
Senator Marsha Blackburn. Riley Gaines
Anything by Thomas Sowell.
Character! Honesty, transparency and authenticity.
Character is very important to me. My core values are transparency, authenticity, honesty and accomplishment.
Listening to the constituents and following through with their requests. Advocating on their behalf.
I want to leave a safe and free state for our children and grandchildren.
Watching President Nixon Resign.
I was an “office helper” in the summers at my Dad’s office from age 12-18.
The Bible. It’s the Book of life, eternally. Our God’s Holy Words.
Laura Ingles. Or Elizabeth Bennett
“Take it easy” the Eagles.
Being the center of attention.
Communication and transparency
Securing the border and stopping the illegal border jumping.
No. They need to be real people
Yes!! Communication and relationships is important
Ellen Troxclair, Mayes Middleton, Bryan Hughes.
I’m only interested in running this race.
Families and retired people have moved to the district, from democratic states and cities, for freedom. They want to have the freedom to put an American flag in their yard. They want to feel safe and protected to practice their first and second amendment.
No
Closing the illegal border crossings.
Governor Greg Abbott, Senator Ted Cruz, former Governor Rick Perry, Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller, Texas Right for Life, THSC, Family Empowerment Coalition, AQ rating from NRA, GOA A rating, Senator Mayes Middleton.
Border and education
Yes!

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 8, 2024

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    Travis Clardy (R)     		Texas House of Representatives District 11
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