Texas State House District 21
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Dade Phelan Republican · Member list as of Oct 28Dade Phelan isn’t on the ballot for this seat
Ray CallasRepublicanJacqueline "Jacky" HernandezDemocratic
Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Phelan (R) 100.0
- Earlier results
- Dade Phelan (Republican) was unopposed, 2022Dade Phelan (Republican) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 66,398
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhelanWon Republican 66,398100.0% - Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDade PhelanWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,689
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDade PhelanWon(incumbent) Republican 65,689100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,435
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDade PhelanWon(incumbent) Republican 46,435100.0%
- 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
- 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
- 66,398
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhelanWon Republican 66,398100.0% - Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDade PhelanWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,689
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDade PhelanWon(incumbent) Republican 65,689100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,435
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDade PhelanWon(incumbent) Republican 46,435100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,753
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDade PhelanWon(incumbent) Republican 54,753100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,022
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDade PhelanWon Republican 28,28374.4% DemocraticGavin Bruney Democratic 9,73925.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,104
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAllan B. RitterWon(incumbent) Republican 51,104100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,432
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllan B. RitterWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,432100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,208
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllan B. RitterWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,208100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,811
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllan B. RitterWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,811100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,094
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllan B. RitterWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,094100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,140
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllan B. RitterWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,10869.7% RepublicanRife Scott Kimler Republican 10,03230.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,048
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllan B. RitterWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,03356.3% RepublicanMary Jane Avery Republican 20,48442.6% LibertarianAmy Jacobellis Libertarian 5311.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,348
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAllan B. RitterWon Democratic 18,25253.1% RepublicanKent Adams Republican 16,09646.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,105
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark StilesWon(incumbent) Democratic 33,37787.6% OtherJohn Preston Other 4,72812.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,192
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark StilesWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,192100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,971
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark StilesWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,10160.2% RepublicanKent Adams Republican 19,87039.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,552
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark StilesWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,552100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,023
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark StilesWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,023100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,826
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark StilesWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,22862.8% RepublicanH. E. Coussou Republican 9,59837.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,599
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark StilesWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,599100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,900
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark StilesWon Democratic 14,44363.1% RepublicanJoe Brady Republican 8,45736.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,047
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom DelayWon(incumbent) Republican 32,07168.2% DemocraticJim Coate Democratic 14,97631.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,918
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom DelayWon Republican 13,01354.4% DemocraticLarry Wilkinson Democratic 10,90545.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,669
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe A. HubenakWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,29468.1% RepublicanAl Conover Republican 11,36431.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 110.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,468
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe A. HubenakWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,45999.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,822
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe A. HubenakWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,822100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,643
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDean NeugentWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,945100.0% DemocraticEd HarrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,693100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,724
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 2
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Texas House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDean NeugentWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,569100.0% DemocraticEd HarrisWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,152100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% 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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The current holder, Dade Phelan, is not on the candidate list.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Texas State House District 21, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/tx/house/21. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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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), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026