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Ryan Downton was a 2016 Republican candidate for District 24 of the Texas State Senate.

Campaign themes

2016

Downton's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

Fight For Conservative Values:

Some people talk about what they might do if they get elected, Ryan has actually done it. Ryan stood up to Obama, fighting for and winning the Texas Redistricting maps that helped Texas elect a record number of Republicans, ensuring you are represented by leaders who share your conservative values.

Smaller Government:

As a small business owner, Ryan knows small businesses create jobs as the backbone of the Texas Economy. Hardworking Texans deserve to keep more of what they earn, and Ryan will be a force in eliminating burdensome regulations and oppressive taxes. Ryan will work to replace the Margin’s Tax with a simpler, more fair tax plan. And we will be a strong advocate to completely repeal ObamaCare and replace it with a better, common-sense health care solution.

Protect Your Water Rights:

Water is a precious resource in short supply in all of Texas, especially District 24. We need to protect our water supply and prevent excessive and inefficient diversion by downstream agricultural interests and cities outside of our District.

Secure Our Border:

The federal government is failing us by not protecting our nation’s border. Ryan will stand on the front lines to increase Texas’ border security, stop the flow of illegal immigrants, and protect our communities by ending sanctuary cities, expanding E-verify and eliminating illegal immigration magnets such as in-state tuition for illegals and employers who hire illegals.

Improve Education:

As a father, Ryan knows first-hand about the issues facing our education. Ryan will fight to return control to our local school districts, give resources directly to the classroom, and eliminate unfunded mandates. He believes the $1.7 trillion in student loan debt in our country is a major problem and will work for solutions.[1]

—Ryan Downton[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 Green check mark transparent.png 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 Green check mark transparent.png 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 Green check mark transparent.png 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 Green check mark transparent.png Susan King 27.24% 32,512
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png 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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