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Jon Cobb

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Jon Cobb was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 24 of the Texas State Senate.

Campaign themes

2016

Cobb's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

Texas Exceptionalism: I want to work to ensure that our state meets challenges head-on, doesn’t back away from difficult issues, and sets a course that will help deliver long-term, sustainable growth for current and future generations.

Honest Budgets: Whether it is investing in water, transportation, or other critical infrastructure needs, it is time for the state to step up and use the funds necessary to help us catch up on these projects and support our local governments rather than burdening them with this responsibility.

Illegal Immigration: I believe that an increased presence in our border region will send a strong message that our state will not tolerate illegal immigration. As your state senator, I will introduce or co-sponsor legislation to put an end to "Sanctuary City" policies that draw illegal aliens to Texas, and bi-lingual education in our schools must be replaced with English immersion education.

Developing Water Resources: I believe Texas' future depends on a statewide solution to address water needs and deliver solutions that will enable Senate District 24 to thrive for years into the future. We must prevent a looming ”water war“ by creating a state-wide water plan and covenant so our communities (rural and urban alike) can remain active, informed, and able to adapt to their changing water needs.

Education: As your state senator I WILL introduce or Co-Sponsor legislation to stop in-state tuition for illegal aliens. Their parents came to this country to find a better life for themselves and their children, however their first act was to break the laws of our nation. For 18 years, they have been provided taxpayer funded education, healthcare, and possibly other benefits that likely do not exist in their parents’ home country. Texas is a generous place, but when it comes to our public universities we should favor Texans over those who are not citizens.[1]

—Jon Cobb[2]

Elections

2016

See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Texas State Senate 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 Troy Fraser (R) did not seek re-election.

Dawn Buckingham defeated Jennie Lou Leeder in the Texas State Senate District 24 general election.[4]

Texas State Senate, District 24 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Dawn Buckingham 72.39% 214,568
     Democratic Jennie Lou Leeder 27.61% 81,836
Total Votes 296,404
Source: Texas Secretary of State


Dawn Buckingham defeated Susan King in the Texas State Senate, District 24 Republican primary runoff.[5]

Texas State Senate, District 24 Republican Primary Runoff, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Dawn Buckingham 61.33% 26,466
     Republican Susan King 38.67% 16,688
Total Votes 43,154


Jennie Lou Leeder ran unopposed in the Texas State Senate District 24 Democratic Primary.[6][5]

Texas State Senate, District 24 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jennie Lou Leeder  (unopposed)


The following candidates ran in the Texas State Senate District 24 Republican Primary.[6][5]

Texas State Senate, District 24 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Susan King 27.24% 32,512
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Dawn Buckingham 24.76% 29,553
     Republican Jon Cobb 20.41% 24,361
     Republican Brent Mayes 16.10% 19,216
     Republican Reed Williams 7.01% 8,372
     Republican Ryan Downton 4.48% 5,352
Total Votes 119,366

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