John Keating (Texas)
John Keating is a member of the Frisco City Council in Texas, representing Place 1.
Keating ran for re-election to the Frisco City Council to represent Place 1 in Texas. Keating won in the general election on May 5, 2018.
Keating was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 33 of the Texas House of Representatives.
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.[1] Incumbent Scott Turner (R) did not seek re-election.
Justin Holland defeated Karen Jacobs and Rick Donaldson in the Texas House of Representatives District 33 general election.[2]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 33 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Justin Holland |
67.80% | 56,802 | |
| Democratic | Karen Jacobs | 28.88% | 24,199 | |
| Libertarian | Rick Donaldson | 3.32% | 2,783 | |
| Total Votes | 83,784 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Justin Holland defeated John Keating in the Texas House of Representatives, District 33 Republican primary runoff.[3]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 33 Republican Primary Runoff, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Justin Holland |
50.62% | 4,029 | |
| Republican | John Keating | 49.38% | 3,930 | |
| Total Votes | 7,959 | |||
Karen Jacobs defeated Cristin Padgett in the Texas House of Representatives District 33 Democratic Primary.[4][3]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 33 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Karen Jacobs |
74.54% | 3,660 | |
| Democratic | Cristin Padgett | 25.46% | 1,250 | |
| Total Votes | 4,910 | |||
John Keating and Justin Holland defeated Lorne Liechty in the Texas House of Representatives District 33 Republican Primary.[4][3]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 33 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | John Keating |
37.63% | 9,790 | |
| Republican | Justin Holland |
32.86% | 8,548 | |
| Republican | Lorne Liechty | 29.51% | 7,676 | |
| Total Votes | 26,014 | |||
Endorsements
In 2016, Keating's endorsements included the following:[5]
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Campaign themes
2016
Keating's campaign website highlighted the following issues:
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Promoting Fiscal Responsibility: John Keating has never voted for a tax increase, and never will. He believes if there’s ever a budget deficit, cut the size of government; if there’s ever a budget surplus, cut taxes. Second Amendment/The Right to Keep and Bear Arms: John Keating is a staunch defender of the 2nd Amendment and will vehemently oppose any efforts to infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens. John has a Concealed Handgun License (CHL), and his military background has provided years of experience with firearms and munitions. John is a Life Member of the NRA and a Life Member of the Texas State Rifle Association. He enjoys hunting with his boys, and has an extensive firearms collection. Improving Our Education System: John believes parents should have the final say in the education of their children. That’s why he supports parents being able to decide what is best for their kids, whether they choose public schools, charter schools, private schools, or home-schooling. Pro-Life for Over 51 Years: John owes his life to his birth mother who courageously chose life and placed him for adoption. So being pro-life is not just a campaign slogan, it’s a deeply-held personal conviction from which he will never waiver. As one who was adopted, John is fond of saying, “I’ve been pro-life for 51 years and nine months.” As a state representative, John will support policies which respect the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. Securing the Border: As a veteran of Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Keating served in the coalition effort which defeated Saddam Hussein after the Iraqi Army invaded Kuwait. John has a deep understanding of the need to secure our borders and the dire consequences which can result when nations do not protect their borders and their sovereignty. John knows it is imperative for Texas to secure its southern border, and supports resources directed towards that effort.[6] |
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| —John Keating[7] | ||
See also
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas House of Representatives District 33
- Texas House of Representatives elections, 2016
- Texas State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Keating for Texas, "Endorsements," accessed February 24, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Keating for Texas, "Issues," accessed February 24, 2016
