Texas State House District 45
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Erin Zwiener Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Tennyson G. MorenoRepublicanErin ZwienerDemocratic · Incumbent
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Zwiener (D) 56.8, Moreno (R) 43.2
- Last election
- Zwiener (Democratic) won by 13.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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- Erin ZwienerIncumbentDemocratic
- Tennyson G. MorenoRepublican
Source: sos.state.tx.us (PDF), dated Aug 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 93,224
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticZwienerWon Democratic 52,91256.8% RepublicanMoreno Republican 40,31243.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 65,966
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticErin ZwienerWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,07859.2% RepublicanMichelle M. Lopez Republican 26,88840.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 113,558
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticErin ZwienerWon(incumbent) Democratic 57,38350.5% RepublicanCarrie Isaac Republican 56,17549.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,738
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticErin ZwienerWon Democratic 43,20751.6% RepublicanKen Strange Republican 40,53148.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,937
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason A. IsaacWon(incumbent) Republican 47,937100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,435
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason A. IsaacWon(incumbent) Republican 25,73972.6% LibertarianJim Duke Libertarian 9,69627.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,656
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason A. IsaacWon(incumbent) Republican 33,60453.6% DemocraticJohn Adams Democratic 26,55742.4% LibertarianJim Duke Libertarian 2,4954.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,406
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJason A. IsaacWon Republican 27,71553.9% DemocraticPatrick M. Rose(incumbent) Democratic 23,69146.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,066
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick M. RoseWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,92659.3% RepublicanMatt Young Republican 27,72937.4% LibertarianTom Gleinser Libertarian 2,4113.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,715
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick M. RoseWon(incumbent) Democratic 25,08060.1% RepublicanJim Neuhaus Republican 14,94935.8% LibertarianTom Gleinser Libertarian 1,6864.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,800
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick M. RoseWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,26454.6% RepublicanAlan A. Askew Republican 28,53645.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,170
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatrick M. RoseWon Democratic 18,63348.8% RepublicanRick Green(incumbent) Republican 18,29847.9% GreenJohn D. Schmidt Green 1,2393.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,380
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdmund KuempelWon(incumbent) Republican 49,380100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,994
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdmund KuempelWon(incumbent) Republican 27,994100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,308
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdmund KuempelWon(incumbent) Republican 37,52488.7% LibertarianBill Utterback Libertarian 4,78411.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,004
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdmund KuempelWon(incumbent) Republican 29,004100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,521
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdmund KuempelWon(incumbent) Republican 31,56074.2% LibertarianPhilip M. Koehne Libertarian 10,96125.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,454
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom CateWon Democratic 16,97559.7% RepublicanJim E. Jenkins Republican 11,47940.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,529
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEldon EdgeWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,17655.0% RepublicanCharlie Britsch Republican 17,35345.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,577
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEldon EdgeWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,577100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,360
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEldon EdgeWon Democratic 18,19253.0% RepublicanS. Zwinggi Republican 16,16847.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,789
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim CrockettWon Democratic 12,36754.3% RepublicanJay H. Reynolds(incumbent) Republican 10,42245.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,038
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon RainsWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,67055.8% RepublicanLloyd Murphy Republican 16,36844.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,013
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon RainsWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,013100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,966
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon RainsWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,93599.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 310.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,736
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon RainsWon Democratic 12,27683.3% RepublicanEd Mergele Republican 2,46016.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,693
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn PoernerWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,21864.2% RepublicanJerry Houser Republican 8,47535.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 140,442
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe SalemWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,709100.0% DemocraticL. DeWitt HaleWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,923100.0% DemocraticCarlos TruanWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,18499.8% DemocraticFrances T. FarentholdWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,82269.2% RepublicanClyde New Republican 13,74430.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 480.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 244,669
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Texas House of Representatives District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. DeWitt HaleWon(incumbent) Democratic 52,395100.0% DemocraticJoe SalemWon Democratic 52,253100.0% DemocraticCarlos TruanWon Democratic 46,79368.1% DemocraticFrances Tarlton FarentholdWon Democratic 43,64361.2% RepublicanCharles Scoggins(incumbent) Republican 27,66938.8% RepublicanSteve Hultman Republican 21,91631.9%
- 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 45, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/tx/house/45. 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:45
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