Your feedback ensures we stay focused on the facts that matter to you most—take our survey
Ken Mercer
Ken Mercer (Republican Party) was a member of the Texas State Board of Education, representing District 5. Mercer assumed office in 2007. Mercer left office on January 1, 2021.
Biography
Before his election to the board, Mercer was a member of the state's Homeland Security Council. He is also a former member of the State Republican Executive Committee.[1]
Education
- Bachelor's in biology - University of Texas at Austin
- Bachelor's in business administration - University of Texas at San Antonio
- M.B.A. in finance and management - St. Mary's University
Political career
Texas State Board of Education (2007-2021)
Mercer was first elected to the board in November 2006 and took office in January 2007. He did not seek re-election in 2020.
Texas House of Representatives (2003-2005)
Mercer was elected to represent District 117 in the Texas House of Representatives in 2002 and took office in January 2003. He was unseated in the 2004 election by David McQuade Leibowitz (D).[2][3]
Elections
2020
Ken Mercer did not file to run for re-election.
2016
| Texas State Board of Education District 5, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Ken Mercer Incumbent |
49.6% | 383,906 | |
| Democratic | Rebecca Bell-Metereau | 45.7% | 353,467 | |
| Libertarian | Ricardo Perkins | 4.7% | 36,525 | |
| Total Votes | 773,898 | |||
| Election results via Texas Secretary of State | ||||
2012
| Texas State Board of Education District 5, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Ken Mercer Incumbent |
51.3% | 338,705 | |
| Democratic | Rebecca Bell-Metereau | 42.6% | 281,445 | |
| Libertarian | Mark Loewe | 4.3% | 28,407 | |
| Green | Irene Meyer Scharf | 1.8% | 11,717 | |
| Total Votes | 660,274 | |||
| Election results via Texas Secretary of State | ||||
2010
| Texas State Board of Education District 5, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Ken Mercer Incumbent |
59.3% | 262,699 | |
| Democratic | Rebecca Bell-Metereau | 36.2% | 160,233 | |
| Libertarian | Mark Loewe | 4.5% | 20,052 | |
| Total Votes | 442,984 | |||
| Election results via Texas Secretary of State | ||||
2006
| Texas State Board of Education District 5, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Ken Mercer |
71.1% | 234,807 | |
| Libertarian | Bill Oliver | 28.9% | 95,406 | |
| Total Votes | 330,213 | |||
| Election results via Texas Secretary of State | ||||
See also
| Texas | State Executive Elections | News and Analysis |
|---|---|---|
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Dan Montgomery (R) |
Texas State Board of Education District 5 2007–2021 |
Succeeded by Rebecca Bell-Metereau (D) |
