Gonzalo Barrientos

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Gonzalo Barrientos Jr. (born 20 July 1941) [1] is a former Democratic member of the Texas Senate representing the 14th District from 1985 to 2007. He was also a member of the Texas House of Representatives from Austin from 1975 to 1985.

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In November 2001, Barrientos was arrested and charged with DWI, a class B misdemeanor in Texas. He later pleaded no contest, paid a fine, did community service and had his license suspended. [2]

In 2024, Barrientos sued the city of Austin to prevent property taxes from being used to fund roads, sidewalks and affordable housing along Lady Bird Lake shores. [3]

Election history

Election history of Barrientos from 1992. [4]

Most recent election

2002

Texas general election, 2002: Senate District 14 [5]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Ben Bentzin 77,88543.12+43.12
Democratic Gonzalo Barrientos (Incumbent)95,18252.70-29.25
Libertarian Marianne Robbins 7,5374.17-13.87
Majority17,2979.58-54.33
Turnout 180,604-20.20
Democratic hold

Previous elections

2000

Texas general election, 2000: Senate District 14 [6]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Gonzalo Barrientos (Incumbent)185,4881.95-2.92
Libertarian Tom Davis 40,84718.05+2.92
Majority144,63163.90-5.85
Turnout 180,604-20.20
Democratic hold

1996

Texas general election, 1996: Senate District 14 [7]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Gonzalo Barrientos (Incumbent)157,19484.87+1.86
Natural Law Sandra L. BonSell 28,01315.13+15.13
Majority129,18169.75+3.72
Turnout 185,207+13.07
Democratic hold

1994

Texas general election, 1994: Senate District 14 [8]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Gonzalo Barrientos (Incumbent)135,97983.02+15.40
Libertarian Gary Johnson 27,82016.98+13.52
Majority108,15966.03+27.34
Turnout 163,799-35.75
Democratic hold

1992

Texas general election, 1992: Senate District 14 [9]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Democratic Gonzalo Barrientos (Incumbent)172,38467.61
Republican Bill Malone Jr. 73,72928.92
Libertarian Gary E. Johnson 8,8373.47
Majority98,65538.70
Turnout 147,975
Democratic hold

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References

  1. Texas Department of State Health Services, Vital Records (1941-07-20). "Birth Certificate for Gonzalo Barrientos". Rootsweb.com. Archived from the original (Third party index of birth records for Galveston County) on 2019-03-03. Retrieved 2006-12-26.[ dead link ][ better source needed ]
  2. Smith, Jordan (2001-11-20). "Naked City: Barrientos Apologetic". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2008-09-25.
  3. "Homeowners sue City of Austin over plan to use property taxes along Lady Bird Lake shores". KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station. 2023-04-24.
  4. Uncontested primary elections are not shown.
  5. "2002 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
  6. "2000 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
  7. "1996 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
  8. "1994 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
  9. "1992 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
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