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Troy Fraser
Troy Fraser (b. August 10, 1949) is a former Republican member of the Texas State Senate, representing District 24 from 1997 to 2017. He was first elected to the chamber in 1996.[1]
Fraser did not seek re-election to the Texas State Senate in 2016.
Biography
Fraser attended Angelo State University and the University of Texas-Arlington.
Fraser's professional experience includes working as the founder and owner of Fraser Industries Incorporated and as the founder and former chief development officer for Pal-Ex Incorporated.[2]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Fraser served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Natural Resources and Economic Development, Chair |
| • Nominations |
| • State Affairs |
| • Transportation |
2013-2014
In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Fraser served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Economic Development |
| • Natural Resources, Chair |
| • Nominations |
| • State Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Fraser served on the following Texas Senate committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Natural Resources, Chair |
| • Economic Development, Vice chair |
| • International Relations and Trade |
| • Nominations |
| • State Affairs |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Fraser served on the following Texas Senate committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Business & Commerce |
| • International Relations and Trade |
| • Natural Resources |
| • State Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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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 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  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 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 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 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | 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 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Susan King |
27.24% | 32,512 | |
| Republican | 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 | |||
2012
- See also: Texas State Senate elections, 2012
Fraser ran in the 2012 election for Texas State Senate, District 24. Fraser ran unopposed in the May 29 primary election and was unchallenged in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.[7]
2008
On Nov. 4, 2008, Fraser won re-election to the 24th District Seat in the Texas State Senate, defeating opponents Melvin Willms and Carl Nulsen.[7]
Fraser raised $660,945 for his campaign while Oliver raised $0.[8]
| Texas State Senate, District 24 (2008) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Troy Fraser (R)
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197,125 | 85.46% | ||
| Bill Oliver (L) | 33,518 | 14.53% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2017
In 2017, the Texas State Legislature was in its 85th legislative session from January 10 through May 29. A special session was held from July 18 to August 15.
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2016
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In 2016, the Texas State Legislature did not hold a regular session. |
2015
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In 2015, the Texas State Legislature was in its 84th legislative session from January 13 through June 1.
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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.[9] Two additional called sessions were held from July 1 through July 30 and July 30 through August 5.[10]
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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.[10]
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Personal
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Fraser and his wife, Linda, have three children: Chase, Sunny and Andrew.
Recent news
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See also
- Texas State Legislature
- Texas State Senate
- Texas Senate Committees
- Texas Joint Committees
- Texas state legislative districts
External links
- Texas Senate Districts by Number
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ The Senate of Texas, "Texas Senator," accessed May 24, 2014
- ↑ 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 5.2 Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 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
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Legislative reference Library of Texas, "Texas Legislative Sessions and Years," accessed June 13, 2014
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| Preceded by Frank Madla |
Texas Senate District 24 1997-2017 |
Succeeded by Dawn Buckingham |
