Texas State House District 9
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Trent Ashby Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Shelley TatumDemocraticRocky ThigpenRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Ashby (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Ashby (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Rep. Trent Ashby is running for Texas State Senate District 3.
- Shelley TatumDemocratic
- Rocky ThigpenRepublican
Source: sos.state.tx.us (PDF), dated Aug 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 73,993
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAshbyWon Republican 73,993100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,349
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTrent AshbyWon(incumbent) Republican 52,17882.4% DemocraticJason Rogers Democratic 11,17117.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,151
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris PaddieWon(incumbent) Republican 62,151100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,918
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris PaddieWon(incumbent) Republican 45,918100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 53,172
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris PaddieWon(incumbent) Republican 53,172100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,412
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris PaddieWon(incumbent) Republican 29,412100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 49,742
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris PaddieWon Republican 49,02798.6% John McIntyre Write-in 7151.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,923
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne ChristianWon(incumbent) Republican 23,75472.2% DemocraticKenneth D. Franks Democratic 9,16927.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,113
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne ChristianWon(incumbent) Republican 32,70462.8% DemocraticKenneth D. Franks Democratic 18,44835.4% LibertarianJoe Allport Libertarian 9611.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,838
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne ChristianWon Republican 20,838100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 50,292
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoy Blake Jr.Won Republican 28,61356.9% DemocraticRobin L. Moore Democratic 21,67943.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,474
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne ChristianWon(incumbent) Republican 17,82354.9% DemocraticRobin L. Moore Democratic 14,65145.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 44,442
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne ChristianWon(incumbent) Republican 24,62555.4% DemocraticJoe Evans Democratic 19,81744.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,781
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne ChristianWon(incumbent) Republican 16,64657.8% DemocraticColin Strother Democratic 12,13542.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 41,528
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWayne ChristianWon Republican 20,97950.5% DemocraticJudy McDonald Democratic 20,54949.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,184
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJerry K. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,184100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,024
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJerry K. JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,024100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,835
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul SadlerWon Democratic 14,68556.8% RepublicanPamela McWilliams Republican 11,15043.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,007
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim McWilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,007100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,605
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim McWilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,605100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,433
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim McWilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,433100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,891
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim McWilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,891100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,843
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. P. PattersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 23,843100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,084
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. P. PattersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,084100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,340
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticL. P. PattersonWon Democratic 24,331100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,440
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge L. PrestonWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,438100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,599
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge L. PrestonWon Democratic 17,599100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 164,687
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerry DoyleWon Democratic 34,02668.7% DemocraticWill L. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,748100.0% DemocraticCarl ParkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 32,449100.0% DemocraticRufus KilpatrickWon(incumbent) Democratic 30,13160.3% RepublicanNorman Tolpo Republican 19,86039.7% RepublicanJ. D. Evans Republican 15,46931.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 196,103
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- Seats
- 4
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Texas House of Representatives District 9, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWill L. SmithWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,032100.0% DemocraticJ. D. WeldonWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,933100.0% DemocraticCarl ParkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,729100.0% DemocraticRufus KilpatrickWon(incumbent) Democratic 38,43157.0% RepublicanNorman Tolpo Republican 28,96943.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0%
- 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 9, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/tx/house/9. 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:9
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026