Texas State House District 16
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Will Metcalf Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Bobbie ClaytonDemocraticWill MetcalfRepublican · Incumbent
Last result · 2024 general: Metcalf (R) 80.4, Midler (D) 19.6
- Earlier results
- Will Metcalf (Republican) was unopposed, 2022Will Metcalf (Republican) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
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Left column: ClaytonRight column: Metcalf
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 91,315
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMetcalfWon Republican 73,38580.4% DemocraticMidler Democratic 17,93019.6% - Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWill MetcalfWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,821
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWill MetcalfWon(incumbent) Republican 74,821100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,292
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWill MetcalfWon(incumbent) Republican 49,23380.3% DemocraticMike Midler Democratic 12,05919.7%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 91,315
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMetcalfWon Republican 73,38580.4% DemocraticMidler Democratic 17,93019.6% - Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWill MetcalfWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,821
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWill MetcalfWon(incumbent) Republican 74,821100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,292
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWill MetcalfWon(incumbent) Republican 49,23380.3% DemocraticMike Midler Democratic 12,05919.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,968
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWill MetcalfWon(incumbent) Republican 55,968100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,767
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWill MetcalfWon Republican 29,13283.8% DemocraticMichael Hayles Sr. Democratic 4,74813.7% LibertarianBob Townsend Libertarian 8872.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,983
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrandon CreightonWon(incumbent) Republican 46,983100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,959
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrandon CreightonWon(incumbent) Republican 38,959100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,263
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrandon CreightonWon(incumbent) Republican 49,263100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,908
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanC. Brandon CreightonWon Republican 23,94575.0% DemocraticPat Poland Democratic 7,96325.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,495
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRuben W. Hope Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 41,495100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,514
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRuben W. Hope Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 24,514100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,078
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRuben W. Hope Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 43,078100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,088
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRuben W. Hope Jr.Won Republican 21,51397.4% OtherJames W. Wright Other 5752.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,061
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob RabuckWon(incumbent) Republican 32,061100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,782
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob RabuckWon(incumbent) Republican 25,07887.1% LibertarianJames W. Wright Libertarian 3,70412.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,008
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob RabuckWon(incumbent) Republican 28,02765.2% DemocraticArchie D. Murray Democratic 14,98134.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,789
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob RabuckWon Republican 17,37864.9% DemocraticCynthia Valone Wood Democratic 9,41135.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,516
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith Wayne ValiguraWon(incumbent) Republican 19,61255.2% DemocraticJoe Melton Democratic 15,90444.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,167
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith Wayne ValiguraWon(incumbent) Republican 12,27253.0% DemocraticJoe Melton Democratic 10,89547.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,733
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKeith Wayne ValiguraWon Republican 17,86651.4% DemocraticRodney Tow(incumbent) Democratic 16,86748.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,609
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRodney TowWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,29757.6% RepublicanGary Paxton Republican 8,07141.2% LibertarianMartin Sorrells Libertarian 2411.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,080
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry BrowderWon Democratic 25,079100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,238
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim BrowderWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,238100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,197
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim BrowderWon Democratic 23,188100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,788
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPerry A. Tanner Jr.Won Democratic 9,78299.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,419
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPrice Daniel Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 17,419100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,848
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRayford PriceWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,847100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,771
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Texas House of Representatives District 16, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRayford PriceWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,12678.3% RepublicanJames A. Russell Jr. Republican 3,64421.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026