Mark Lorenzen

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Mark Lorenzen

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

Texas A&M University

Medical

University of Texas Medical Branch

Personal

Birthplace

Edna, Texas

Profession

Pediatrician

Contact

Campaign website

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Mark Lorenzen (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 17th Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Mark Lorenzen was born in Edna, Texas. Lorenzen earned an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University and a medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. His career experience includes working as a pediatrician in Waco, Texas.

Elections

2024

See also: Texas' 17th Congressional District election, 2024

Texas' 17th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)

Texas' 17th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 17

Incumbent Pete Sessions defeated Mark Lorenzen in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 17 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Pete Sessions (R)	66.3	193,101
		Mark Lorenzen (D)	33.7	97,941

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 291,042
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Clyde Garland (L)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 17

Mark Lorenzen advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 17 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Mark Lorenzen	100.0	13,925

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,925
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 17

Incumbent Pete Sessions defeated Joseph T. Langone in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 17 on March 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Pete Sessions	84.9	67,798
		Joseph T. Langone	15.1	12,052

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 79,850
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 17

Clyde Garland advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 17 on March 23, 2024.

		Candidate
✔	Submit photo	Clyde Garland (L)

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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

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Campaign website

Lorenzen's campaign website stated the following:

“	Healthcare Reform Mark Lorenzen advocates for a healthcare system that ensures all citizens have access to affordable and quality healthcare. His plan includes expanding coverage, reducing prescription drug costs, and investing in mental health services. Education Equity Understanding the importance of education, Mark supports increased funding for public schools, student loan debt relief, and making higher education more accessible to all, regardless of socio-economic background. Economic Equality Mark's economic agenda focuses on reducing income inequality, supporting a livable minimum wage, protecting workers' rights, and promoting fair trade policies that benefit all Americans, not just the wealthy and corporations. Climate Action and Sustainability Committed to addressing climate change, Mark advocates for renewable energy solutions, conservation efforts, and policies that aim to reduce carbon emissions while creating sustainable jobs in green industries. Social Justice and Civil Rights Mark is dedicated to advancing civil rights, addressing systemic racism, protecting LGBTQ+ rights, and ensuring equal treatment under the law for all citizens. Women's Rights and Reproductive Freedom Mark firmly believes in a woman’s right to choose and is committed to defending reproductive rights, supporting equal pay, and fighting against gender discrimination in all forms. Immigration Reform Advocating for fair and humane immigration policies, Mark supports a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, protecting the rights of refugees, and keeping families together. Campaign Finance Reform Mark is a strong proponent of campaign finance reform, believing in the need to reduce the influence of money in politics to ensure a more democratic and fair electoral process. Gun Safety Laws Mark supports common-sense gun safety laws that include background checks, closing gun show loopholes, and banning high-capacity magazines to reduce gun violence.	”
—Mark Lorenzen’s campaign website (2024)

Campaign finance summary

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Mark Lorenzen campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Texas District 17	Lost general	$35,842	$35,834
Grand total			$35,842	$35,834
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Texas' current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

John Cornyn (R)

Ted Cruz (R)

Representatives

District 1

Nathaniel Moran (R)

District 2

Daniel Crenshaw (R)

District 3

Keith Self (R)

District 4

Pat Fallon (R)

District 5

Lance Gooden (R)

District 6

Jake Ellzey (R)

District 7

Lizzie Fletcher (D)

District 8

Morgan Luttrell (R)

District 9

Al Green (D)

District 10

Michael McCaul (R)

District 11

August Pfluger (R)

District 12

Craig Goldman (R)

District 13

Ronny Jackson (R)

District 14

Randy Weber (R)

District 15

Monica De La Cruz (R)

District 16

Veronica Escobar (D)

District 17

Pete Sessions (R)

District 18

Vacant

District 19

Jodey Arrington (R)

District 20

Joaquin Castro (D)

District 21

Chip Roy (R)

District 22

Troy Nehls (R)

District 23

Tony Gonzales (R)

District 24

Beth Van Duyne (R)

District 25

Roger Williams (R)

District 26

Brandon Gill (R)

District 27

Michael Cloud (R)

District 28

Henry Cuellar (D)

District 29

Sylvia Garcia (D)

District 30

Jasmine Crockett (D)

District 31

John Carter (R)

District 32

Julie Johnson (D)

District 33

Marc Veasey (D)

District 34

Vicente Gonzalez (D)

District 35

Greg Casar (D)

District 36

Brian Babin (R)

District 37

Lloyd Doggett (D)

District 38

Wesley Hunt (R)

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