Texas State House District 56
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Pat Curry Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Pat CurryRepublican · IncumbentAshley Bean ThorntonDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 special election: Curry (R) 68.6, Shank (D) 31.4
- Last election
- Charles Anderson (Republican) won by 40.3 points, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
- Ashley Bean ThorntonDemocratic
- Pat CurryIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.state.tx.us (PDF), dated Aug 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 81,928
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCurryWon Republican 56,19568.6% DemocraticShank Democratic 25,73331.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,332
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 43,02670.2% DemocraticErin Shank Democratic 18,30629.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 72,863
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 49,03067.3% DemocraticKatherine Turner-Pearson Democratic 23,83332.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,606
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 37,89365.8% DemocraticKatherine Turner-Pearson Democratic 19,71334.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,819
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 43,97986.5% LibertarianClif Deuvall Libertarian 6,84013.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,779
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 25,65483.3% LibertarianClif Deuvall Libertarian 5,12516.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,482
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 38,52879.5% LibertarianNeill Snider Libertarian 9,95420.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 43,699
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 25,55458.5% DemocraticJohn Mabry Democratic 16,55437.9% LibertarianNeill Snider Libertarian 1,5913.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,013
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 44,06786.4% LibertarianDavid Meine Libertarian 6,94613.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,517
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 27,96178.7% LibertarianTom Kilbride Libertarian 7,55621.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 58,330
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles AndersonWon Republican 31,04253.2% DemocraticJohn Mabry(incumbent) Democratic 27,28846.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 39,083
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn MabryWon Democratic 20,10451.4% RepublicanHolt Getterman Republican 18,97948.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,156
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKip AverittWon(incumbent) Republican 35,156100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,002
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKip AverittWon(incumbent) Republican 19,38469.2% DemocraticCharles Rothrock Democratic 8,61830.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,981
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKip AverittWon(incumbent) Republican 29,981100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,521
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKip AverittWon(incumbent) Republican 25,521100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,984
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKip AverittWon Republican 26,85359.7% DemocraticJay Belew Democratic 18,13140.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,192
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty DentonWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,192100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,967
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty DentonWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,967100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,060
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty DentonWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,060100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,839
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty DentonWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,839100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,575
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty DentonWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,575100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,271
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerald GeistweidtWon Republican 25,271100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,680
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. NugentWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,680100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,707
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. NugentWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,62063.9% RepublicanWilliam Gillespie Stacy Republican 11,06636.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,852
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. NugentWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,76499.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 880.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,191
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames E. NugentWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,191100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,052
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticForrest HardingWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,03999.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 130.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,223
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Texas House of Representatives District 56, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticForrest HardingWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,18299.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 410.3%
- 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 56, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/tx/house/56. 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:56
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026