Texas State House District 54
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Brad Buckley Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Brad BuckleyRepublican · IncumbentDawn RichardsonDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Buckley (R) 61.1, Richardson (D) 38.9
- Last election
- Buckley (Republican) won by 22.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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- Dawn RichardsonDemocratic
- Brad BuckleyIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.state.tx.us (PDF), dated Aug 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 56,519
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBuckleyWon Republican 34,52661.1% DemocraticRichardson Democratic 21,99338.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,260
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrad BuckleyWon(incumbent) Republican 24,72963.0% DemocraticJonathan Hildner Democratic 14,53137.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,771
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrad BuckleyWon(incumbent) Republican 38,85353.4% DemocraticLikeithia Williams Democratic 33,91846.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,394
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrad BuckleyWon Republican 26,03753.8% DemocraticKathy Richerson Democratic 22,35746.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,688
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanScott CosperWon Republican 28,89454.8% DemocraticSandra Blankenship Democratic 23,79445.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,190
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJimmie Don AycockWon(incumbent) Republican 17,190100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 46,789
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJimmie Don AycockWon(incumbent) Republican 26,91057.5% DemocraticClaudia Brown Democratic 19,87942.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,111
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJimmie Don AycockWon(incumbent) Republican 22,111100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,168
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJimmie Don AycockWon(incumbent) Republican 33,69078.0% LibertarianNicolaas J. Kramer Libertarian 9,47822.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,989
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJimmie Don AycockWon Republican 16,31460.5% DemocraticEdward Lindsay Democratic 9,80236.3% LibertarianNicolaas Kramer Libertarian 8733.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,501
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSuzanna Gratia HuppWon(incumbent) Republican 28,90760.9% DemocraticEdward Lindsay Democratic 18,59439.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,812
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSuzanna Gratia HuppWon(incumbent) Republican 18,812100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,213
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSuzanna Gratia HuppWon(incumbent) Republican 23,13962.2% DemocraticDon Armstrong Democratic 14,07437.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,820
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSuzanna Gratia HuppWon(incumbent) Republican 11,95454.8% DemocraticDon Armstrong Democratic 9,86645.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,377
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSuzanna Gratia HuppWon Republican 17,62052.8% DemocraticDick Miller Democratic 15,75747.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,998
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLayton BlackWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,998100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,081
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLayton BlackWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,081100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,894
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLayton BlackWon Democratic 14,894100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,155
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStan SchlueterWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,155100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,720
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStan SchlueterWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,720100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,119
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStan SchlueterWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,119100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,816
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticStan SchlueterWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,816100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,971
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HannaWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,971100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,817
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HannaWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,817100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,189
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HannaWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,189100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,879
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HannaWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,879100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,402
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe HannaWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,22472.4% RepublicanJack Hetzel Republican 6,17827.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,180
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. E. WardWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,180100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,493
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Texas House of Representatives District 54, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. E. WardWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,70170.3% RepublicanCharles M. Isenhower Republican 5,77429.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.1%
- 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 54, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/tx/house/54. 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:54
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