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Ruth Jones McClendon
Ruth Jones McClendon (b. October 5, 1943) is a former Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 120 from 1997 to January 31, 2016.
On January 26, 2016, McClendon submitted her resignation to the Texas House. In 2015, McClendon announced that she would not seek re-election to the state House in 2016 because of her battle with lung cancer.[1]
Biography
McClendon is the Founder of the Community Crime Prevention Network, Incorporated, and President/Chief Executive Officer of RJ Mclendon and Company.
She is a lector/Extraordinary Minister at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, and founder of McClendon Scholars Program, and Ruth's Kids Center. Prior to her election to the House she served as Mayor Pro Tempore on the San Antonio City Council.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Jones McClendon served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Rules & Resolutions, Chair |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, McClendon served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Rules & Resolutions, Chair |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, McClendon served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Rules & Resolutions, Chair |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2016
Elections for the Texas House of Representatives 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 Laura Thompson (I-Independent) was elected to the seat in a special election on August 2, 2016.
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins defeated incumbent Laura Thompson in the Texas House of Representatives District 120 general election.[4]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 120 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Barbara Gervin-Hawkins |
77.65% | 31,510 | |
| Independent | Laura Thompson Incumbent | 22.35% | 9,072 | |
| Total Votes | 40,582 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins defeated Mario Salas in the Texas House of Representatives, District 120 Democratic primary runoff.[5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 120 Democratic Primary Runoff, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Barbara Gervin-Hawkins |
55.83% | 1,983 | |
| Democratic | Mario Salas | 44.17% | 1,569 | |
| Total Votes | 3,552 | |||
The following candidates ran in the Texas House of Representatives District 120 Democratic Primary.[6][5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 120 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Barbara Gervin-Hawkins |
26.31% | 2,684 | |
| Democratic | Mario Salas |
23.16% | 2,363 | |
| Democratic | Byron Miller | 18.76% | 1,914 | |
| Democratic | Art Hall | 12.36% | 1,261 | |
| Democratic | Latronda Darnell | 11.57% | 1,180 | |
| Democratic | Lou Miller | 7.85% | 801 | |
| Total Votes | 10,203 | |||
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 Ruth Jones McClendon was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Jones McClendon defeated Gilberto Villela (L) in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ruth Jones McClendon Incumbent |
82.3% | 16,892 | |
| Libertarian | Gilberto Villela | 17.7% | 3,637 | |
| Total Votes | 20,529 | |||
2012
McClendon won re-election in the 2012 election for Texas House of Representatives, District 120. McClendon ran unopposed in the May 29 primary election and defeated Gregory Fox (G) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ruth Jones McClendon Incumbent |
87.9% | 33,756 | |
| Green | Gregory L. Fox | 12.1% | 4,651 | |
| Total Votes | 38,407 | |||
2010
McClendon won re-election in District 120. She was unopposed in the March 2 Democratic primary and faced no opposition in the November 2 general election.[10]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 120 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ruth Jones McClendon (D)
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14,700 | 100% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, McClendon won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from the 120th District, receiving 32,601 votes without opposition.[10] She raised $226,395 for her campaign.[11]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 120 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Ruth Jones McClendon (D)
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32,601 | 100.00% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2015
In 2015, the Texas State Legislature was in its 84th legislative session from January 13 through June 1.
- Americans for Prosperity Texas - Texas Legislative Report Card 2015
- Legislators are scored on how they voted on tax and fiscal legislation.
- Concerned Women for America of Texas: Legislative Scorecard for the 84th session
- Legislators are scored based on votes on bills relating to abortion, common core, and sex trafficking.
- Legislators are scored on their votes for or against the organization's position and principles.
- Empower Texans - 2015 Fiscal Responsibility Index
- Legislators are scored based by the organization on their votes on bills relating to "core budget and free enterprise issues."
- Equality Texas - Equality Texas rankings for the Texas House during the 84th legislative session
- Legislators are scored on bills related to LGBT issues.
- Environment Texas - 2015 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental and public health issues.
- Heritage Alliance - 2015 Texas Conservative Report
- Legislators are scored based on votes on social issues, economic issues, and other issues.
- National Federation of Independent Business in Texas: 2015 Legislative Voting Record
- Legislators are scored on their votes on small business issues.
- Texas Association of Business: Senate and House - For the Record 2015
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills related to businesses, taxpayers, and families.
- Texas Eagle Forum - 2015 Legislative Scorecard
- Legislators are scored based on votes relating to conservative issues.
- Texas Right to Life - 2015 Legislative Scores
- Legislators are scored on bills related to reproductive health issues.
- Texas Tribune Guest Column: Mark P. Jones - The 2015 Texas House, From Right to Left
- Mark P. Jones, chair of the Department of Political Science at Rice University, biennially ranks state representatives based on how liberal and conservative they are according to legislative history.
- Texans Uniting for Reform & Freedom - 2015 Session Report Card
- Legislators are scored based on their votes on bills relating to taxes and property rights.
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
2014
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In 2014, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2013
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In 2013, the Texas State Legislature was in its 83rd legislative session from January 8 through May 27. Thirty minutes after the regular session ended, Governor Rick Perry called legislators back for a special session starting that evening.[12] Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5.[13]
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2012
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In 2012, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2011
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In 2011, the Texas State Legislature was in its 82nd legislative session from January 11 through May 30. A special session was called for May 31 through June 29.[13]
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Personal
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Cancer
On October 26, 2009, McClendon announced she recently completed successful treatment for lung cancer, and has renewed her commitment to cancer research, prevention, and early detection.[14]
Recent news
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See also
- Texas State Legislature
- Texas House of Representatives
- Texas House of Representatives Committees
- Texas Joint Committees
- Texas state legislative districts
External links
- Ruth Jones McClendon's campaign site
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Freedom Speaks profile (Archive)
- Texas State Directory profile
- Texas Political Almanac HD 120 page
- Texas Tribune profile & bio
- Vote-TX.org profile
- State Surge profile
- Mexican American Legislative Caucus profile
Footnotes
- ↑ The Dallas Morning News, "State Rep. Ruth McClendon, one of 3 named ‘Texan of the Year’ in 2015, submits resignation," accessed January 27, 2016
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ 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 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 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
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 17, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 Candidate funds," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ kten.com, "Texas Lawmakers To Tackle Redistricting In Special Session," May 29, 2013
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Legislative reference Library of Texas, "Texas Legislative Sessions and Years," accessed June 13, 2014
- ↑ American Cancer Society, "Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon Treated Successfully for Cancer," October 26, 2009
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| Preceded by ' |
Texas House District 120 1997–2016 |
Succeeded by Laura Thompson (I) |
