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Various elections were held in Texas in 2021, including a special election to congress, multiple special elections to the Texas House of Representatives, eight legislatively-referred ballot measures on the November 2 ballot, and many regularly-scheduled local elections.

Federal[]

Congress[]

Texas's 6th congressional district special election[]

Main article: 2021 Texas's 6th congressional district special election

The 2021 Texas's 6th congressional district special election was caused by the death of incumbent Republican Ron Wright on February 7. A nonpartisan blanket primary was held on May 5. No candidate won over 50% of the vote, leading to a run-off between Jake Ellzey, a member of the Texas House of Representatives from the , and Susan Wright, the widow of Ron Wright—both of whom were Republicans.[1] The run-off was held on July 27 and won by Jake Ellzey with 53.27% of the vote.[2]

2021 Texas's 6th congressional district special election[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Susan Wright 15,077 19.21
Republican Jake Ellzey 10,865 13.85
Democratic Jana Sanchez 10,518 13.40
Republican Brian Harrison 8,485 10.81
Democratic Shawn Lassiter 6,973 8.89
Republican John Anthony Castro 4,321 5.51
Democratic Tammy Allison Holloway 4,240 5.40
Democratic Lydia Bean 2,923 3.72
Republican Michael Wood 2,509 3.20
Republican Michael Ballantine 2,225 2.84
Republican Dan Rodimer 2,088 2.66
Democratic Daryl J. Eddings Sr. 1,654 2.11
Republican Mike Egan 1,544 1.97
Democratic Patrick Moses 1,189 1.52
Democratic Manuel R. Salazar III 1,120 1.43
Republican Sery Kim 889 1.13
Republican Travis Rodermund 460 0.59
Independent Adrian Mizher 351 0.45
Democratic Brian K. Stephenson 271 0.35
Libertarian Phil Gray 265 0.34
Democratic Matthew Hinterlong 252 0.32
Republican Jennifer Garcia Sharon 150 0.19
Democratic Chris Suprun 102 0.13
Total votes 78,471 100.00
2021 Texas's 6th congressional district special runoff election[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Jake Ellzey 20,837 53.27
Republican Susan Wright 18,279 46.73
Total votes 39,116 100.00
Republican hold

State[]

Legislative[]

House of Representatives 68th district special election[]

The 2021 Texas's 68th House of Representatives district special election was caused by the resignation of incumbent Republican Drew Springer on January 6 to join the Texas Senate. The special election took place on February 23. A nonpartisan blanket primary was held on January 23. No candidate won over 50% of the vote, leading to a run-off between David Spiller and Craig Carter, both Republicans. The run-off was held on February 23, 2021 and won by Spiller with 62.9% of the vote.[5]

2021 Texas House of Representatives 68th district special election[6]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Spiller 4,015 43.89%
Republican Craig Carter 1,652 18.06%
Republican John Berry 1,594 17.43%
Republican Jason Brinkley 1,491 16.30%
Democratic Charles D. Gregory 395 4.32%
Total votes 9,147 100%
2021 Texas House of Representatives 68th district special runoff election[7][5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Spiller 4,192 62.90%
Republican Craig Carter 2,473 37.10%
Total votes 6,665 100%
Republican hold

House of Representatives 10th district special election[]

The 2021 Texas's 10th House of Representatives district special election was caused by the resignation of incumbent Republican Jake Ellzey on July 30 to become a U.S. Representative after winning the 2021 Texas's 6th congressional district special election. A nonpartisan blanket primary was held on August 31. No candidate won over 50% of the vote, leading to a run-off between Brian Harrison, a former Trump administration official, and John Wray, who previously held the 10th seat—both Republicans.[8] The run-off was held on September 28 and won by Harrison with 55.38% of the vote.[9]

2021 Texas House of Representatives 10th district special election[10][8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brian Harrison 4,613 40.70
Republican John Wray 4,031 35.57
Democratic Pierina Otiniano 1,281 11.30
Republican Kevin Griffin 883 7.79
Republican Clark Wickliffe 351 3.10
Independent Scott Goodwin 107 0.94
Republican Susan Mellina Hayslip 37 0.33
Libertarian Matt Savino 31 0.27
Total votes 11,334 100.0%
2021 Texas House of Representatives 10th district special runoff election[11][9]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Brian Harrison 6,717 55.38
Republican John Wray 5,412 44.62
Total votes 11,334 100.0%
Republican hold

House of Representatives 118th district special election[]

The 2021 Texas's 118th House of Representatives district special election was caused by the resignation of incumbent Democrat Leo Pacheco on August 19 to teach public administration at San Antonio College. A nonpartisan blanket primary was held on September 28. No candidate won over 50% of the vote, leading to a run-off between Republican John Lujan, who previously represented the district, and Democrat Frank Ramirez.[12] The run-off was held on November 2 and the seat was flipped by Lujan with about 51% of the vote.[13]

2021 Texas House of Representatives 118th district special election[14][12]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Lujan 2,938 41.53%
Democratic Frank Ramirez 1,416 20.01%
Democratic Desi Martinez 1,244 17.58%
Democratic Katie Farias 854 12.07%
Republican Charles D. Gregory 623 8.81%
Total votes 7,075 100%
2021 Texas House of Representatives 118th district special runoff election[15][13]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Lujan 5,924 51.24%
Democratic Frank Ramirez 5,638 48.76%
Total votes 11,562 100%

Ballot measures[]

Eight ballot measures will appear on the November 2, 2021 general election ballot in Texas.[16]

Proposition 1[]

Proposition 1, the Authorize Charitable Raffles at Rodeo Venues Amendment, will amend the state constitution if passed to allow raffles to be conducted at rodeo venues.[17]

Proposition 2[]

Proposition 2, the Authorize Counties to Issue Infrastructure Bonds in Blighted Areas Amendment, will amend the state constitution if passed to allow counties to issue bond to fund transportation projects in blighted areas, within certain restrictions.[18]

Proposition 3[]

Proposition 3, the Prohibition on Limiting Religious Services or Organizations Amendment, will amend the state constitution if passed to "prohibit the state or any political subdivision from enacting a law, rule, order, or proclamation that limits religious services or organizations".[19]

Proposition 4[]

Proposition 4, the Changes to Eligibility for Certain Judicial Offices Amendment, will amend the state constitution if passed to change eligibility requirements for various judicial offices in the state of Texas.[20]

Proposition 5[]

Proposition 5, the State Commission on Judicial Conduct Authority Over Candidates for Judicial Office Amendment, will amend the state constitution if passed to allow the State Commission on Judicial Conduct to investigate and discipline candidates seeking judicial office in the same manner as they can investigate and discipline current officeholders.[21]

Proposition 6[]

Proposition 6, the Right to Designated Essential Caregiver Amendment, will amend the state constitution if passed to "establish a right for residents of nursing or assisted living facilities to designate an essential caregiver, who cannot be prohibited from in-person visitation".[22]

Proposition 7[]

Proposition 7, the Homestead Tax Limit for Surviving Spouses of Disabled Individuals Amendment, will amend the state constitution if passed to "allow the surviving spouse of a disabled individual to maintain a homestead property tax limit if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the death and remains at the homestead".[23]

Proposition 8[]

Proposition 8, the Homestead Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Military Fatally Injured in the Line of Duty Amendment, will amend the state constitution if passed to "allow the legislature to provide a homestead property tax exemption for the surviving spouse of a military member 'killed or fatally injured in the line of duty'", as opposed to the status quo which only allows an exemption for spouses of those designated killed in action.[24]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Mutnick, Ally (May 2, 2021). "Dems get locked out of Texas special election". Politico. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
  2. ^ "Texas Special Runoff Election Results: Sixth Congressional District". The New York Times. July 27, 2021. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  3. ^ "2021 Special Election Congressional District 6". Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
  4. ^ "Texas Election Results". Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Svitek, Patrick (February 23, 2021). "Republican David Spiller wins rural Texas House seat, replacing Drew Springer". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  6. ^ "2021 Special Election House District 68". Texas Election Results. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  7. ^ "2021 Special Runoff Election House District 68". Texas Election Results. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  8. ^ a b Svitek, Patrick (September 1, 2021). "Wray, Harrison advance to runoff in election to claim Wray's former Texas House seat". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  9. ^ a b Svitek, Patrick (September 28, 2021). "Brian Harrison wins Texas House seat after beating fellow Republican John Wray, who used to hold the seat". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  10. ^ "2021 Special Election House District 10". Texas Election Results. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  11. ^ "2021 Special Runoff Election House District 10". Texas Election Results. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  12. ^ a b Svitek, Patrick (September 28, 2021). "Republican John Lujan and Democrat Frank Ramirez advance to runoff for San Antonio-area Texas House seat". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  13. ^ a b Svitek, Patrick (November 2, 2021). "Republican John Lujan wins special election runoff to flip Texas House seat in San Antonio". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  14. ^ "2021 Special Election House District 118". Texas Election Results. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  15. ^ "2021 Special Runoff Election House District 118". Texas Election Results. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
  16. ^ "Texas 2021 ballot measures". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  17. ^ "Texas Proposition 1, Authorize Charitable Raffles at Rodeo Venues Amendment (2021)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  18. ^ "Texas Proposition 2, Authorize Counties to Issue Infrastructure Bonds in Blighted Areas Amendment (2021)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  19. ^ "Texas Proposition 3, Prohibition on Limiting Religious Services or Organizations Amendment (2021)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  20. ^ "Texas Proposition 4, Changes to Eligibility for Certain Judicial Offices Amendment (2021)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  21. ^ "Texas Proposition 5, State Commission on Judicial Conduct Authority Over Candidates for Judicial Office Amendment (2021)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  22. ^ "Texas Proposition 6, Right to Designated Essential Caregiver Amendment (2021)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  23. ^ "Texas Proposition 7, Homestead Tax Limit for Surviving Spouses of Disabled Individuals Amendment (2021)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  24. ^ "Texas Proposition 8, Homestead Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouses of Military Fatally Injured in the Line of Duty Amendment (2021)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
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