2012 Texas House Race for District 21 - Candidates, Debates and Primary Results
This page displays the information for the Texas house race in district 21. This includes candidates, dates, and political views. The tables below show the candidates for the general election with an option to compare those candidates after the primary. This is followed by the primary candidates and the number of political views we have for each representative. Selecting one of these representatives takes you to the profile for this candidate and a full list of their political positions, speeches, and controversies.
2012 Texas House Race for District 21 - General Election Candidates
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| Primary Date | May 29, 2012 |
| Runoff Date | July 31, 2012 |
| General Date | November 06, 2012 |
| Incumbent | Lamar Smith |
| Incumbent Status | Seeking Re-election |
| Election Projection | Solid Republican |
| Presidential Election | 2012 Election |
2012 Texas House Race for District 21
| Perc | Votes | Candidate | Views |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61% | 9518 | Candace Duval | 6 |
| 39% | 6068 | Daniel Boone | 4 |
| Perc | Votes | Candidate | Views |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77% | 52383 |
Lamar Smith
|
36 |
| 15% | 10104 | Richard Mack | 11 |
| 9% | 5866 | Richard Morgan | 6 |
Description of Election
The Situation
The 21st district did not move much in the 2010 redistricting. Congressman Lamar Smith has held that office since 1989 and has won with wide margins since that time. However, in 2012 Congressman Smith is facing a strong primary challenge in Sheriff Richard Mack.
The Republican Candidates
Congressman Smith : With strong name recognition and a strong Republican record, Congressman Smith is firmly entrenched in his position. He has taken critcism for his support of SOPA, CISPA, and the 2012 NDAA, but has been solid on most other issues.
Sheriff Richard Mack : Richard Mack is a former Sheriff from Arizona who has been active in politics for a number of years. His primary involvement has been in pursuing legal actions against the over-reach of the federal government into matters not authorized by the constitution and in violation of state's rights. He is best known for suing the Clinton administration in response to the Brady Bill and for his involvement in the Oath Keepers. He is also very vocal in adhering to the constitution and opposing the NDAA, SOPA, and other similar pieces of legislation.
Richard Morgan : Software Engineer Richard Morgan has put forth a strong conservative platform based on civil liberty. However, he has not gained much traction in the election.
Important Dates
| Date | Important Item |
|---|---|
| April 27, 2012 | Last day to register to vote in the May 29, 2012 primary election for House, Senate, and President. |
| May 14, 2012 | First day of early voting in May 29, 2012 election. |
| May 22, 2012 | Last day of early voting in the May 29, 2012 primary. |
| May 29, 2012 | Primary election date for the House and Senate. |
| July 31, 2012 | Primary Runoff Election Date |
| October 09, 2012 | Last day to register to vote in the general election. |
| October 22, 2012 | First day of early voting in the general election. |
| October 30, 2012 | Last day to apply for a ballot by mail. Letter must be received by this date and not just postmarked. |
| November 02, 2012 | Last day of early voting in the general election. |
| November 06, 2012 | General election date - House, Senate, and President on the ballot. |
House District 21 in Texas
