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Jon Cobb
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:
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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] |
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| —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 |  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 | 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 | 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 | Susan King |
27.24% | 32,512 | |
| Republican | 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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See also
- Texas State Senate
- Texas State Senate District 24
- Texas State Senate elections, 2016
- Texas State Legislature
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Cobb for Texas, "Issues," accessed February 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
