Jason Isaac

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Isaac was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated incumbent Democrat Patrick Rose 54% to 46% in the general election. [3]

2012

After redistricting Isaac won re-election in his redrawn seat 54% to 42% over Democrat John Adams.

United States House of Representatives

Elections

2018

Following the retirement of long time incumbent Lamar Smith, Isaac was one of 18 candidates who were on ballot to replace him. In March 6 primary he finished 4th, failing to make the run off.

Political positions

Abortion

As a pro-life legislator, [4] Isaac supported a 2013 ban on abortion after twenty weeks of gestation that passed the House, 96–49. [5] He also co-sponsored companion legislation to increase medical and licensing requirements of abortion providers, a move which opponents said could lead to closure of many such clinics. During his congressional campaign he stated that Abortion should not be legal at any stage. [4]

Electoral history

Jason Isaac
Member of the TexasHouseofRepresentatives
from the 45th district
In office
January 11, 2011 January 8, 2019
Republican primary for Texas's 21st congressional district, 2018 [6]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Chip Roy 19,319 27.1
Republican Matt McCall 12,088 16.9
Republican William Negley11,08815.5
Republican Jason Isaac7,16510.0
Republican Jenifer Sarver4,0015.6
Republican Robert Stovall3,3964.7
Republican Susan Narvaiz 2,7103.8
Republican Francisco Canseco 2,4843.5
Republican Ryan Krause2,2893.2
Republican Al M. Poteet1,2921.8
Republican Peggy Wardlaw1,2811.8
Republican Samuel Temple1,0171.4
Republican Anthony J. White9491.3
Republican Eric Burkhart7191.0
Republican Mauro Garza6570.9
Republican Autry J. Pruitt4540.6
Republican Foster Hagen3920.5
Republican Ivan A. Andarza950.1
Total votes71,396 100
Texas House of Representatives 45th district, 2016
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jason Isaac 47,937 100.0
Total votes47,937 100.0
Republican hold
Texas House of Representatives 45th district, 2014
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jason Isaac 25,739 72.6
Libertarian Jim Duke9,69627.4
Total votes35,435 100.0
Republican hold
Texas House of Representatives 45th district, 2012
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jason Isaac 33,604 53.6
Democratic John Adams26,55742.4
Libertarian Jim Duke2,4954.0
Total votes62,656 100.0
Republican hold
Texas House of Representatives 45th district, 2010
PartyCandidateVotes%
Republican Jason Isaac 27,715 53.9
Democratic Patrick Rose 23,69146.1
Total votes51,406 100.0
Republican gain from Democratic

Personal life

Jason married Carrie Crain two years after she graduated. They have two sons, Aidan Isaac (born 2002) and Landon Isaac (born 2004). [7]

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References

  1. "Jason Isaac's Biography". votesmart.org. Vote Smart. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  2. "Jason Isaac". texas.gov/. The Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  3. George, Patrick (September 26, 2018) [September 21, 2012]. "Reality sets in quickly in Jason Isaac's first day in office". Austin American-Statesman . Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  4. 1 2 Vote Smart. "Jason Isaac's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)". votesmart.org. Vote Smart. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  5. Vote Smart. "SB 5 - Increases Abortion Facility Requirements and Prohibits Abortions After 20 Weeks - Texas Key Vote". votesmart.org. Vote Smart. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
  6. "2018 Primary Election Official Results". Texas Secretary of State. Archived from the original on March 7, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  7. "Biography" (PDF). texas.gov. The Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
Texas House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from District 45  (Dripping Springs)

2011–2019
Succeeded by