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Will Ford Hartnett
Will Ford Hartnett is a former Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 114 from 1991 to 2013.
Hartnett is a Partner with the Hartnett Law Firm, and also works as a Probate Attorney. He earned his J.D. from the University of Texas, Austin and B.A. from Harvard College. He is a Fellow with the Texas Bar Foundation, Board Member of the Texas Conservative Coalition, and member of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.[1]
Hartnett announced on September 29, 2011 that he would not be seeking re-election in 2012.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
Will Ford Hartnett served on the following Texas House of Representatives committees:
2009-2010
Sponsored legislation
- HB 395 - Relating to this state's goal for installed electric generating capacity from natural gas.
- HB 677 - Relating to violations of laws administered and enforced by the Texas Ethics Commission and to sworn complaints alleging such violations.
- HB 1539 - Relating to the availability of certain school district financial information on districts' Internet websites.[3]
Issues
Hartnett's answers to the Texas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test informs voters how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. He did not provide an answer when asked his legislative priorities.[4]
Elections
2012
Hartnett announced on September 29, 2011 that he would not be seeking re-election in 2012.[2]
2010
Hartnett won re-election in District 114. He was unopposed in the March 2 Republican primary and defeated Democrat John Wellik in the November 2 general election.[5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 114 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Will Hartnett (R)
|
20,529 | 65.11% | ||
| John Wellik (D) | 11,000 | 34.88% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jackson won election to the Texas House of Representatives from the 114th District, receiving 31,393 votes without opposition.[6] He raised $82,175 for his campaign.[7]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 114 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Will Hartnett (R)
|
31,393 | 100.00% | ||
2006
On November 4, 2006 Hartnett won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 114th District, defeating Phillip Shinoda (D) and Edward Cormack (L).[8]
Hartnett raised $151,496 for his campaign while Shinoda raised $116,297 and Cormack raised $0.[9]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 114 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Will Ford Hartnett (R)
|
16,808 | |||
| Phillip Shinoda (D) | 12,791 | |||
| Edward Cormack (L) | 639 | |||
2004
On November 4, 2004 Hartnett won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 114th District, unopposed.[10]
Hartnett raised $51,500 for his campaign.[11]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 114 (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Will Ford Hartnett (R)
|
31,810 | |||
2002
On November 4, 2002 Hartnett won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 114th District, unopposed.[12]
Hartnett raised $39,210 for his campaign.[13]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 114 (2002) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Will Ford Hartnett (R)
|
24,503 | |||
2000
On November 4, 2000 Hartnett won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 114th District, defeating Mike Moore (D).[14]
Hartnett raised $52,950 for his campaign while Moore raised $1,900.[15]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 114 (2000) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Will Ford Hartnett (R)
|
29,153 | |||
| Mike Moore (D) | 13,702 | |||
1998
On November 4, 1998 Hartnett won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 114th District, unopposed.[16]
Hartnett raised $50,059 for his campaign.[17]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 114 (1998) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Will Ford Hartnett (R)
|
20,782 | |||
1996
On November 4, 1996 Hartnett won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 114th District, defeating Matthew Trotter (L).[18]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 114 (1996) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Will Ford Hartnett (R)
|
31,172 | |||
| Matthew Trotter (L) | 4,116 | |||
1994
On November 4, 1994 Hartnett won re-election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 114th District, defeating Matthew Trotter (L).[19]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 114 (1994) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Will Ford Hartnett (R)
|
19,997 | |||
| Matthew Trotter (L) | 2,789 | |||
1992
On November 4, 1992 Hartnett won election to the Texas House of Representatives from Texas' 114th District, unopposed.[20]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 114 (1992) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Will Ford Hartnett (R)
|
33,653 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Will Hartnett's campaign website
- Texas House of Representatives - Rep. Hartnett
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Official Campaign Contributions
- Follow The Money, Campaign Contributions: 20102008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Freedom Speaks profile
- Texas State Directory profile
- Texas Political Almanac HD 114 page
- Texas Tribune profile & bio
- Vote-TX.org profile
- State Surge profile
- Texas Conservative Coalition profile
- Will Hartnett on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hartnett
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Texas Tribune, "Hartnett Confirms He Won't Seek Re-election," September 29, 2011
- ↑ Texas Legislature - Bills Authored/Joint Authored by Rep. Hartnett
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Hartnett Issue Positions
- ↑ Official Texas Election Results
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History," accessed February 24, 2014
- ↑ District 114 Texas House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2006
- ↑ District 114 Texas House candidate funds, 2006
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2004
- ↑ District 114 Texas House candidate funds, 2004
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2002
- ↑ District 114 Texas House candidate funds, 2002
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 2000
- ↑ District 114 Texas House candidate funds, 2000
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 1998
- ↑ District 114 Texas House candidate funds, 1998
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 1996
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 1994
- ↑ Texas House official election results for 1992
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Texas House District 114 1991–2013 |
Succeeded by Jason Villalba (R) |
