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Political party strength in Texas

Political party strength in Texas

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The following table indicates the party of elected officials in the U.S. state of Texas:

The table also indicates the historical party composition in the:

For years in which a presidential election was held, the table indicates which party's nominees received the state's electoral votes.

1846–1890

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1891–1998

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1999–present

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Key to party colors and abbreviations for members of the U.S. Congress and other politicians or officials
Alaskan Independence (AKIP)
American (Know Nothing) (KN)
American Labor (AL)
Anti-Jacksonian (Anti-J)
National Republican (NR)
Anti-Administration (AA)
Anti-Masonic (Anti-M)
Conservative (Con)
Democratic (D)
Democratic–Farmer–Labor (DFL)
Dixiecrat (Dix),
States' Rights (SR)
Democratic-Republican (DR)
Farmer–Labor (FL)
Federalist (F)
Pro-Administration (PA)
Free Soil (FS)
Fusion (Fus)
Greenback (GB)
Independence (IPM)
Independent Democrat (ID)
Independent Republican (IR)
Jacksonian (J)
Liberal (Lib)
Libertarian (L)
National Union (NU)
Nonpartisan League (NPL)
Democratic–Nonpartisan
League (D-NPL)
Nullifier (N)
Opposition Northern (O)
Opposition Southern (O)
Populist (Pop)
Progressive (Prog)
Prohibition (Proh)
Readjuster (Rea)
Republican (R)
Silver (Sv)
Silver Republican (SvR)
Socialist (Soc)
Unionist (U)
Unconditional Unionist (UU)
Vermont Progressive (VP)
Whig (W)
Independent (I)
Nonpartisan (NP)
  1. Resigned to take an elected seat in the United States House of Representatives.
  2. As lieutenant governor, filled unexpired term.
  3. Evicted from office due to his refusal to swear an oath to the Confederate States of America.
  4. Fled Austin as it fell to Union forces.
  5. Provisional military governor.
  6. Was removed from office by General Philip Sheridan, commander of the Fifth Military District during Reconstruction.
  7. Resigned due to disagreements with General Joseph J. Reynolds.
  8. The office remained vacant until the 14th Legislature in 1874.
  9. Elected lieutenant governor in 1869 but was not inaugurated. He presided over the provisional session but left office after being selected as an at-large representative to the United States Congress.
  10. Elected in a special election held under military direction.
  11. As president pro tempore of the state Senate, served as lieutenant governor ex officio while the office remained vacant.
  12. Resigned to take an elected seat in the United States Senate.
  13. Commissioner of Agriculture, Insurance, Statistics & History. Governor Hogg appointed Foster to the First Railroad Commission of Texas in May.
  14. Shot and killed in office by a former employee.
  15. Appointed by Governor upon the death of his predecessor.
  16. Governor appointed first incumbent when office was created by the Legislature.
  17. Resigned due to the legislature's bringing impeachment proceedings against him.
  18. As lieutenant governor, filled unexpired term, and was subsequently in his own right.
  19. Resigned after winning the Democratic primary for a United States Senate seat; he won the election.
  20. Died in office.
  21. Republican Ben H. Guill won a special election to succeed Democrat Eugene Worley, who resigned, flipping a seat.
  22. John Poerner won his seat as a Republican in a special election March, but changed to Independent once sworn into the House.
  23. Republican David Sibley won a February special election to fill the seat of Democrat Chet Edwards, who resigned to become a U.S. Representative.
  24. Initially appointed to fill vacancy; later elected in his or her own right.
  25. Representative Ric Williams switched parties.[1]
  26. In February 1995, Republican Todd Staples won a special election to flip a seat.[2] Later in 1995, Representative Warren Chisum switched parties.[3]
  27. In 1996, voters approved a constitutional amendment abolishing the Office of State Treasurer and transferring its functions to the Office of Comptroller of Public Accounts.
  28. Democrat Donna Howard won a special election to fill the unexpired term of Republican Todd Baxter.
  29. Democrat Dan Barret won a special election to fill the unexpired term of Republican Anna Mowery, and Republican Kirk England switched his party affiliation from Republican to Democratic, flipping two seats.[4][5]
  30. Republican John Lujan won a special election to succeed Democrat Joe Farias, who resigned, flipping a seat.[6] Additionally, Independent Laura Thompson won a special election to succeed Democrat Ruth Jones McClendon, who resigned, flipping another seat.[7]
  31. Republican Pete Flores won a special election to succeed Democrat Carlos Uresti, who resigned, flipping a seat.[8]
  32. Republican John Lujan won a special election to succeed Democrat Leo Pacheco, who resigned, flipping a seat.[9] Additionally, Ryan Guillen switched parties from Democratic to Republican.[10]
  33. Republican Mayra Flores won a special election to succeed Democrat Filemon Vela Jr., who resigned, flipping a seat.[11]

References

  1. [1]
    McNeely, Dave (December 21, 1993). "Williamson party switch no surprise". Austin American Statesman. pp. A15. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Republican wins District 11 seat in special vote". Houston Chronicle. February 13, 1995. p. 15.
  3. [3]
    Attlesey, Sam (June 27, 1995). "Laughlin, tops list of converts to GOP He says switch is about principles". The Dallas Morning News. pp. 11A. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  4. [4]
    "Race Summary Report: Special Runoff Election State Representative District 97". Office of the Secretary of State of Texas. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  5. [5]
    "State Representative Kirk England switches to Democratic Party | www.pegasusnews.com | Dallas/Fort Worth". 2014-02-22. Archived from the original on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  6. [6]
    Gonzalez, John W. (2016-01-27). "Republican Lujan captures South Side special legislative election". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
  7. [7]
    Gonzalez, John W. (2016-08-03). "Independent Thompson captures District 120 seat". mySA. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
  8. [8]
    Mikelionis, Lukas (2018-09-20). "Texas Republican wins state Senate race in district held by Democrats for 139 years". Fox News. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
  9. [9]
    Svitek, Patrick (2021-11-02). "Republican John Lujan wins special election runoff to flip Texas House seat in San Antonio". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  10. [10]
    Svitek, Patrick (November 15, 2021). "State Rep. Ryan Guillen switches to GOP in latest blow to South Texas Democrats". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
  11. [11]
    Svitek, Patrick (2022-06-11). "Republicans flip U.S. House seat in South Texas, historically a Democratic stronghold". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
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