Texas State House District 29
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Jeff Barry Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Jeff BarryRepublican · IncumbentKaren ReederDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Barry (R) 61.5, Bell (D) 38.5
- Last election
- Barry (Republican) won by 23.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
- Karen ReederDemocratic
- Jeff BarryIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.state.tx.us (PDF), dated Aug 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 80,715
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBarryWon Republican 49,65561.5% DemocraticBell Democratic 31,06038.5% - Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican —— - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,306
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 54,59456.7% DemocraticTravis Boldt Democratic 41,71243.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,810
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 46,810100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,218
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 44,71361.1% DemocraticJohn T. Floyd Democratic 28,50538.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,777
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd ThompsonWon(incumbent) Republican 25,777100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,030
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEd ThompsonWon Republican 40,64265.5% DemocraticDoug Blatt Democratic 21,38834.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,980
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRandy WeberWon(incumbent) Republican 33,01184.7% LibertarianJim Foreman Libertarian 5,96915.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,872
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRandy WeberWon Republican 40,43960.5% DemocraticKevin M. Murphy Democratic 26,43339.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,129
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGlenda DawsonWon(incumbent) Republican 21,22160.4% DemocraticAnthony A. Dinovo Democratic 13,90839.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,380
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGlenda DawsonWon(incumbent) Republican 40,380100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,625
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGlenda DawsonWon Republican 18,72857.4% DemocraticD. H. Uher(incumbent) Democratic 13,89742.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,376
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticD. R. UherWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,376100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,796
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticD. H. UherWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,88665.3% RepublicanEdward T. Garcia Republican 7,91034.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,891
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticD. H. UherWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,04153.4% RepublicanDonna Coleman Republican 14,85046.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,947
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticD. H. UherWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,947100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,224
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticD. R. UherWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,224100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,577
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticD. H. UherWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,577100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,122
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticD. H. UherWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,122100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,632
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticD. R. UherWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,632100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,632
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticD. R. UherWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,632100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,609
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticD. R. UherWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,609100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,852
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill KeeseWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,53964.3% RepublicanJim Warren Republican 10,31335.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,340
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill KeeseWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,340100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,292
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill KeeseWon Democratic 21,26999.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 230.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,521
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLatham Boone IIIWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,49899.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 230.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,637
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLatham Boone IIIWon Democratic 15,86976.9% RepublicanEllis Morris Republican 4,76823.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,954
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticG. F. MutscherWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,94599.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,031
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Texas House of Representatives District 29, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGus F. MutscherWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,029100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0%
- 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 29, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/tx/house/29. 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:29
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026