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Susan Narvaiz
Image of Susan Narvaiz
Prior offices
Mayor San Marcos

Elections and appointments
Last election

March 6, 2018

Personal
Profession
President/CEO, Core Strategies Incorporated
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Susan Narvaiz (Republican Party) was the Mayor San Marcos.

Narvaiz (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 21st Congressional District. She lost in the Republican primary on March 6, 2018.

Narvaiz was a 2016 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 35th Congressional District of Texas.[1]

Narvaiz was a 2014 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 35th Congressional District of Texas. Susan Narvaiz lost the general election on November 4, 2014. She previously ran unsuccessfully for election to the seat in 2012.[2]

Biography

Narvaiz is the President and CEO of Core Strategies, Inc., a business that she established in 1997. She formerly served as Mayor of San Marcos, Texas, from 2004 to 2010. She has served on a number of boards and committees as well.[3]

Elections

2018

See also: Texas' 21st Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 21

Chip Roy defeated Joseph Kopser and Lee Santos in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 21 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Chip Roy
Chip Roy (R)
 
50.2
 
177,654
Image of Joseph Kopser
Joseph Kopser (D) Candidate Connection
 
47.6
 
168,421
Image of Lee Santos
Lee Santos (L)
 
2.1
 
7,542

Total votes: 353,617
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Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 21

Joseph Kopser defeated Mary Wilson in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 21 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Joseph Kopser
Joseph Kopser Candidate Connection
 
57.9
 
14,765
Image of Mary Wilson
Mary Wilson
 
42.1
 
10,722

Total votes: 25,487
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 21

Chip Roy defeated Matt McCall in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 21 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Chip Roy
Chip Roy
 
52.7
 
18,088
Image of Matt McCall
Matt McCall
 
47.3
 
16,243

Total votes: 34,331
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 21

Mary Wilson and Joseph Kopser advanced to a runoff. They defeated Derrick Crowe and Elliott McFadden in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 21 on March 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Mary Wilson
Mary Wilson
 
30.9
 
15,736
Image of Joseph Kopser
Joseph Kopser Candidate Connection
 
29.0
 
14,787
Image of Derrick Crowe
Derrick Crowe
 
23.1
 
11,742
Image of Elliott McFadden
Elliott McFadden
 
17.0
 
8,667

Total votes: 50,932
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 21

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 21 on March 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Chip Roy
Chip Roy
 
27.1
 
19,428
Image of Matt McCall
Matt McCall
 
16.9
 
12,152
Image of William Negley
William Negley
 
15.5
 
11,163
Image of Jason Isaac
Jason Isaac
 
10.0
 
7,208
Image of Jenifer Sarver
Jenifer Sarver
 
5.6
 
4,027
Image of Robert Stovall
Robert Stovall
 
4.8
 
3,414
Image of Susan Narvaiz
Susan Narvaiz
 
3.8
 
2,720
Image of Francisco Canseco
Francisco Canseco
 
3.5
 
2,489
Image of Ryan Krause
Ryan Krause
 
3.2
 
2,300
Image of Al Poteet
Al Poteet
 
1.8
 
1,300
Image of Peggy Wardlaw
Peggy Wardlaw
 
1.8
 
1,285
Samuel Temple
 
1.4
 
1,020
Image of Anthony White
Anthony White
 
1.3
 
952
Image of Eric Burkhart
Eric Burkhart
 
1.0
 
723
Image of Mauro Garza
Mauro Garza
 
0.9
 
663
Image of Autry Pruitt
Autry Pruitt
 
0.6
 
455
Foster Hagen
 
0.5
 
394
Image of Ivan Andarza
Ivan Andarza
 
0.1
 
96

Total votes: 71,789
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2016

See also: Texas' 35th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Lloyd Doggett (D) defeated Susan Narvaiz (R), Rhett Rosenquest Smith (L), and Scott Trimble (G) in the general election on November 8, 2016. No candidates faced any primary opposition on March 1, 2016.[4][5]

U.S. House, Texas District 35 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngLloyd Doggett Incumbent 63.1% 124,612
     Republican Susan Narvaiz 31.6% 62,384
     Libertarian Rhett Smith 3.3% 6,504
     Green Scott Trimble 2.1% 4,076
Total Votes 197,576
Source: Texas Secretary of State

2014

See also: Texas' 35th Congressional District elections, 2014

Narvaiz ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Texas' 35th District. Narvaiz won the Republican nomination in the primary on March 4, 2014, with no opposition. She was defeated by incumbent Lloyd Doggett (D) in the general election on November 4, 2014.[6][7]

U.S. House, Texas District 35 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngLloyd Doggett Incumbent 62.5% 60,124
     Republican Susan Narvaiz 33.3% 32,040
     Libertarian Cory Bruner 2.9% 2,767
     Green Kat Swift 1.3% 1,294
Total Votes 96,225
Source: Texas Secretary of State

2012

See also: Texas' 35th Congressional District elections, 2012

Narvaiz ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Texas' 35th District. She defeated Rob Roark and John Yoggerst in the Republican primary on May 29, 2012. She was defeated by incumbent Lloyd Doggett (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[8][9]

Politico listed the 35th District race as one of the five primaries to watch in 2012.[10]

U.S. House, Texas District 35 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngLloyd Doggett Incumbent 63.9% 105,626
     Republican Susan Narvaiz 32% 52,894
     Libertarian Ross Lynn Leone 2.5% 4,082
     Green Meghan Owen 1.5% 2,540
     Write-in Simon Alvarado 0% 37
Total Votes 165,179
Source: Texas Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

Campaign themes

2012

Narvaiz's campaign website listed the following issues:[11]

  • Sensible Spending Cuts
Excerpt: "Just like many of us at home when there is less money we make adjustments. We get back to basics and we prioritize what are the important necessities for our daily living. Susan will work with all who are willing to make sensible spending cuts."
  • Fair Tax Policy
Excerpt: "Susan – a taxpayer since taking her first job as a waitress in Killeen, Texas -believes it is a privilege to live in America and pay her fair share. Susan believes all should pay some and would like to explore her ideas and your thoughts about tax reform."
  • Veteran’s Promise
Excerpt: "It is time to give all our Veterans the help and dignity they so richly deserve for sacrificing so much for all of us."
  • Job Creation
Excerpt: "With over 23 years experience putting people to work as a small business owner and as a job creator herself, Susan wants to remove the barriers that exist to encourage those in the private sector to get America back to work!"
  • Immigration Reform
Excerpt: "America is a country whose very roots and inherent strength comes from the very “melting pot” that molded us as a young nation. Let’s Secure our Border, Remove the Magnets that make illegal entry attractive and require a true Pledge of Allegiance that demonstrates that immigration is not just a change of address but a change of heart."

Campaign finance summary


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Susan Narvaiz campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2018U.S. House Texas District 21Lost primary$70,656 N/A**
Grand total$70,656 N/A**
Sources: OpenSecretsFederal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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