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* Mitch Little, former attorney for [[Ken Paxton]], and former player for the [[Harvard Crimson football|Harvard Crimson]]<ref>[https://www.texastribune.org/2023/10/18/mitch-little-ken-paxton-house-district-65/ Paxton defense attorney to challenge Texas House Republican who voted for impeachment], ''Texas Tribune'', October 18, 2023</ref> |
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== District 53 == |
== District 53 == |
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See also: [[Texas's 67th House of Representatives district]] |
See also: [[Texas's 67th House of Representatives district]] |
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The incumbent is Republican [[Andrew Murr]], who is running for |
The incumbent is Republican [[Andrew Murr]], who is running for reelection |
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=== Candidates === |
=== Candidates === |
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Following statewide primaries held on March 5, 2024, the 2024 Texas House of Representatives election will be held on November 5, 2024.[1] The winners of this election will serve in the 89th Texas Legislature.
Retirements
- District 6: Matt Schaefer (R) is retiring.[2]
- District 14: John N. Raney (R) is retiring.[3]
- District 34: Abel Herrero (D) is retiring.[4]
- District 80: Tracy King (D) is retiring.[5]
- District 87: Four Price (R) is retiring. [6]
District 65
See also: Texas's 65th House of Representatives district
The incumbent is Republican Kronda Thimesch of Lewisville, who is running for-election.
Candidates
Declared
- Kronda Thimesch
- Mitch Little, former attorney for Ken Paxton, and former player for the Harvard Crimson[7]
District 53
See also: Texas's 67th House of Representatives district
The incumbent is Republican Andrew Murr, who is running for reelection
Candidates
Declared
- Andrew Murr
- Wes Virdell[8]
References
- ^ Svitek, Patrick (March 15, 2023). "Texas Democrats and Republicans are on the hunt for rare chances to flip seats in 2024". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
- ^ Svitek, Patrick (August 14, 2023). "State Rep. Matt Schaefer will not seek reelection". The Texas Tribune.
- ^ Surette, Rusty (August 9, 2023). "State Rep. John Raney will not seek re-election in 2024". KBTX-TV.
- ^ Svitek, Patrick (July 7, 2023). "State Rep. Abel Herrero announces he will not seek a 10th term". The Texas Tribune.
- ^ Svitek, Patrick (July 11, 2023). "State Rep. Tracy King, a moderate Democrat in a Republican-leaning district, announces retirement". The Texas Tribune.
- ^ Svitek, Patrick (July 19, 2023). "Rep. Four Price declines to run for eighth term in Texas House". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Paxton defense attorney to challenge Texas House Republican who voted for impeachment, Texas Tribune, October 18, 2023
- ^ "Wes Virdell Announces Candidacy for Texas State House District 53". KNEL 95.3 FM/1490AM. July 12, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.