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Norma Chavez
Norma Chavez (Democratic Party) was a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 76.
Chavez (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 77. She lost in the Democratic primary runoff on May 28, 2024.
Biography
Norma Chavez lives in Texas. Chavez earned a bachelor's degree in government from the University of Texas, Austin. Her professional experience includes working as the Manager of NCN Texaco. She founded Texico Communications and Productions and formerly produced and hosted "Border Talk", an independent radio talk show in El Paso.[1]
In 1997, Chavez was elected to the Texas Legislature. In the primary runoff held on April 13, 2010, Chavez lost to Naomi Gonzalez.[2]
Committee assignments
While in the House, Chavez served on the following committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Texas House
- Appropriations-S/C on Business & Economic Development
- Appropriations-S/C Stimulus
- Calendars Committee, Texas House
- Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee, Texas House
Sponsored legislation
- HB 1179 - Relating to a prohibition on certain uses of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle.
- HB 2169 - Relating to the establishment of additional job incentive programs by the Texas Workforce Commission using the skills development fund.
- HB 3219 - Relating to the creation and operation of a council to increase state efforts to offer service-enriched housing through increased coordination of housing and health services.
- HB 4074 - Relating to the requirement that governmental public notices be published in Spanish-language newspapers.[3]
Elections
2024
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 77
Vincent Perez won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 77 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Vincent Perez (D) | 100.0 | 35,427 |
| Total votes: 35,427 | |||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 77
Vincent Perez defeated Norma Chavez in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 77 on May 28, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Vincent Perez | 63.9 | 4,874 |
 | Norma Chavez | 36.1 | 2,755 | |
| Total votes: 7,629 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 77
Vincent Perez and Norma Chavez advanced to a runoff. They defeated Alexsandra Annello and Homer Reza in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 77 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Vincent Perez | 38.0 | 3,710 |
| ✔ | | Norma Chavez | 32.2 | 3,144 |
 | Alexsandra Annello | 23.6 | 2,303 | |
 | Homer Reza | 6.3 | 613 | |
| Total votes: 9,770 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Chavez in this election.
2022
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Evelina Ortega won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 77.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Norma Chavez (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 77
Incumbent Evelina Ortega advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 77 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Evelina Ortega | 100.0 | 8,291 |
| Total votes: 8,291 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for U.S. House Texas District 16
Veronica Escobar defeated Rick Seeberger and Ben Mendoza in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 16 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Veronica Escobar (D) | 68.5 | 124,437 |
 | Rick Seeberger (R) | 27.0 | 49,127 | |
 | Ben Mendoza (Independent) | 4.5 | 8,147 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 43 | ||
| Total votes: 181,754 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 16
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 16 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Veronica Escobar | 61.4 | 30,630 |
 | Dori Fenenbock | 22.0 | 10,992 | |
| Norma Chavez | 6.7 | 3,325 | |
 | Enrique Garcia | 5.3 | 2,661 | |
 | Jerome Tilghman | 3.0 | 1,489 | |
 | John Carrillo | 1.5 | 771 | |
| Total votes: 49,868 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 16
Rick Seeberger defeated Alia Garcia-Ureste in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 16 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Rick Seeberger | 69.3 | 7,273 |
 | Alia Garcia-Ureste | 30.7 | 3,216 | |
| Total votes: 10,489 | |||
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2014
Elections for all 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 4, 2014. Those candidates who did not receive 50 percent or more of the vote in their party primary on March 4 faced an additional May 27 primary runoff. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was December 9, 2013. Incumbent Naomi Gonzalez was defeated by Norma Chavez and Cesar Blanco in the Democratic primary. Blanco defeated Chavez in the May 27 Democratic runoff. Blanco defeated J. Alexandro Lozano (L) in the general election.[4][5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Cesar Blanco |
87.1% | 11,923 | |
| Libertarian | J. Alexandro Lozano | 12.9% | 1,767 | |
| Total Votes | 13,690 | |||
2010
Chavez ran for re-election in District 85 but was defeated by Naomi Gonzales in the April 13 Democratic primary runoff. Gonzales faced no opposition in the November 2 general election.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Chavez won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 76th District. Chavez ran unopposed in the general election, and she received 26,362 votes.[8] She raised $188,746 for her campaign.[9]
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Norma Chavez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
Norma Chavez did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Chavez made the below statement on her 2018 campaign website:
| “ | I decided to run for Congress to restore hope. The Republican agenda is determined to dismantle progress made under President Obama's leadership. Medicare and Medicaid could be the next target, and (DACA) or Dreamers may be used to build a wall along our neighbors to the South, Mexico. Women across America are filing in record numbers for congressional seats as congressmen continue to announce their retirement as sexual misconduct and assault allegations continue to be reported by brave women. We need to restore respect, trust and honor at the U.S. Capitol. Things are clearly out of control with sexual misconduct and assault at the workplace in Washington. I assure you I will be a strong voice against the mean spirited Republican agenda placed on the backs of the middle class and working class taxpayer and a strong advocate to ensure women are treated equal and in a safe environment against harrassment (sic).[10] | ” |
| —Norma Chavez (2018)[11] | ||
2008
Below are Chavez's top five campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[12]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Texans for Lawsuit Reform | $12,500 |
| House Democratic Campaign Cmte | $7,000 |
| El Paso Sheriffs Officers Assoc PAC | $6,350 |
| J T Wright | $4,000 |
| T M Diamond Jr | $4,000 |
Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Norma for Congresswoman 16, "About Norma," accessed March 16, 2018
- ↑ Dallas News, "El Paso incumbent, oldest legislator lose seats in Texas House," April 14, 2010
- ↑ Texas Legislature - Bills Authored/Joint Authored by Rep. Chavez
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current ELECTION HISTORY," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ The Libertarian Party of Texas, "2014 Texas Representative Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Green Party of Texas, "Greens Release Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "The 2014 Election Brackets," accessed December 12, 2013
- ↑ District 76 Texas House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ District 76 Texas House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Norma Chavez 2018 campaign website, "Blog," accessed January 10, 2018
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions," accessed November 20, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Texas House District 76 1997–2011 |
Succeeded by Naomi Gonzalez (D) |
