Texas State House District 23
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Terri Leo-Wilson Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Cheryl Lynn ClarkDemocraticTerri Leo-WilsonRepublican · Incumbent
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Leo Wilson (R) 66.9, Merugumala (D) 33.1
- Last election
- Leo Wilson (Republican) won by 33.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: ClarkRight column: Leo-Wilson
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- Cheryl Lynn ClarkDemocratic
- Terri Leo-WilsonIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.state.tx.us (PDF), dated Aug 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 80,507
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLeo WilsonWon Republican 53,83266.9% DemocraticMerugumala Democratic 26,67533.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,751
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerri Leo-WilsonWon Republican 35,55963.8% DemocraticKeith G. Henry Democratic 20,19236.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,222
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMayes MiddletonWon(incumbent) Republican 47,06860.2% DemocraticJeff Antonelli Democratic 31,15439.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,366
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMayes MiddletonWon Republican 32,95156.5% DemocraticAmanda Jamrok Democratic 24,18141.4% LibertarianLawrence Johnson Libertarian 1,2342.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,002
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne FairclothWon(incumbent) Republican 36,50158.9% DemocraticLloyd Criss Democratic 25,50141.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,547
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne FairclothWon Republican 17,78454.6% DemocraticSusan Criss Democratic 14,76345.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,410
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig EilandWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,42353.9% RepublicanWayne Faircloth Republican 25,98746.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,165
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig EilandWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,63153.2% RepublicanGary Wilson Republican 15,53446.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,938
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig EilandWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,19586.8% LibertarianCharles L. Earley Libertarian 4,74313.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,992
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig EilandWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,61883.8% LibertarianRaymond Lloyd Libertarian 4,37416.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,728
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig EilandWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,728100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,267
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCraig EilandWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,267100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,393
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia GrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,23256.8% RepublicanJeff Harrison Republican 18,39441.4% LibertarianSteven Multhaup Libertarian 7671.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,816
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia GrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,45256.0% RepublicanDave Norman Republican 11,36444.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,378
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia GrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,58257.7% RepublicanDave Norman Republican 15,79642.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,355
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia GrayWon Democratic 15,71753.5% RepublicanRobin Fontenot Republican 13,63846.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,672
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames HuryWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,672100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,624
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank CollazoWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,624100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,516
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank CollazoWon(incumbent) Democratic 28,516100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,900
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank CollazoWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,900100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,441
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank CollazoWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,441100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,454
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank CollazoWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,454100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,036
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid LondonWon Democratic 19,39384.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3,64315.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,778
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill SullivantWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,778100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,907
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill SullivantWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,903100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,920
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill SullivantWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,920100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,264
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill SullivantWon Democratic 17,36178.0% RepublicanRoger Martin Republican 4,90322.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 226,963
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 6
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe AllenWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,82776.7% DemocraticR. C. NicholsWon(incumbent) Democratic 51,03775.8% DemocraticCurtis M. GravesWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,191100.0% DemocraticLauro CruzWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,946100.0% DemocraticRex BraunWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,689100.0% DemocraticLindon WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,211100.0% RepublicanPaul R. Nesheim Republican 16,33524.3% RepublicanDon Forse Republican 15,72723.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 276,506
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 6
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Texas House of Representatives District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCurtis M. GravesWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,244100.0% DemocraticJoe AllenWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,054100.0% DemocraticLauro CruzWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,954100.0% DemocraticR. C. NicholsWon Democratic 45,900100.0% DemocraticRex BraunWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,763100.0% DemocraticLindon WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,591100.0%
- 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Texas State House District 23, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/tx/house/23. 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.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:tx/sldl:23
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