Texas Right to Life congratulates all of our endorsed candidates who were victorious in Tuesday’s Primary election. Their constituents -- and, indeed, all of Texas -- will benefit from their fully Pro-Life values and leadership.
Elizabeth Graham, Director of Texas Right to Life, said, “With our endorsed candidates leading Texas, I anticipate another fruitful year for Life in 2013. I am confident that they will build upon our recent Pro-Life successes, and use the power of their offices to protect the unborn, remove even more tax dollars from the abortion industry, and reform the Texas Advance Directives Act to protect the infirm from hospital death panels.”
Despite Tuesday’s many victories, several liberal-funded and endorsed RINOs managed to gain runoff elections against our strongest Pro-Life candidates by confusing and tricking voters by claiming they are Pro-Life.
“Because of the Pro-Life successes of the 82nd Legislative Session, anti-Life advocates came out in force this election season to strike down our key Pro-Life leaders, such as Representative Sid Miller, who authored and defended the strongest Pre-Abortion Sonogram Bill in the country,” said Graham.
“They strategically placed RINOs in vital races for the sole purpose of derailing the Life cause in the Texas legislature. That these RINOs even managed to make it to a runoff is no doubt because of their ‘Pro-Life’ charade,” reflected Graham.
Voters must use the time between now and the runoff elections on July 31 to closely examine their candidates’ records and stances on all Life issues from fertilization until natural death. View our voter guide to find out who the real Pro-Life candidates are.
Below are the results of our endorsed and certified candidates' elections:
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State Wide |
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Results |
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US Sen |
David Dewhurst |
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RO |
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Rail Road Commissioner |
Warren Chisum |
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RO |
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RR Com, UT |
Barry Smitherman |
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RO |
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TX SC, 2 |
Don Williett |
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Win |
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TX SC, 4 |
David Medina |
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RO |
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SBOE 7 |
David Bradley |
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Win |
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SBOE 10 |
Tom Maynard |
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RO |
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Texas House District |
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2 |
Dan Flynn* |
E |
Win |
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3 |
Cecil Bell |
C |
Win |
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4 |
Lance Gooden* |
E |
Win |
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5 |
Bryan Hughes* |
E |
Win |
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7 |
David Simpson* |
E |
Win |
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10 |
Jim Pitts* |
E |
Win |
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12 |
Kyle Kacal |
C |
RO |
|
15 |
Steve Toth |
C |
Win |
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16 |
Brandon Creighton* |
E |
Win |
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17 |
Tim Kleinschmidt* |
E |
Win |
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18 |
John Otto* |
E |
Win |
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19 |
James White* |
E |
Win |
|
20 |
Marsha Farney |
E |
Win |
|
23 |
Wayne Faircloth |
E |
RO |
|
24 |
Greg Bonnen |
E |
RO |
|
25 |
Dennis Bonnen* |
E |
Win |
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26 |
Jacquie Chaumette |
C |
RO |
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26 |
Rick Miller |
C |
RO |
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29 |
Ed Thompson |
C |
Win |
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32 |
Todd Hunter* |
E |
Win |
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33 |
Scott Turner |
E |
Win |
|
34 |
Connie Scott* |
E |
Win |
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43 |
JM Lozano |
E |
RO |
|
44 |
John Kuempel* |
E |
Win |
|
45 |
Jason Isaac* |
E |
Win |
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47 |
Paul Workman* |
E |
Win |
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52 |
Larry Gonzales* |
E |
Win |
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55 |
Ralph Sheffield* |
E |
Win |
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56 |
Charles "Doc" Anderson* |
E |
Win |
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58 |
Rob Orr* |
E |
Win |
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59 |
Sid Miller* |
E |
RO |
|
61 |
Phil King* |
E |
Win |
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62 |
Larry Phillips* |
E |
Win |
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63 |
Tan Parker* |
E |
Win |
|
65 |
Ron Simmons |
C |
Win |
|
66 |
Van Taylor* |
E |
Win |
|
67 |
Jeff Leach |
E |
RO |
|
70 |
Scott Sanford |
E |
Win |
|
73 |
Doug Miller* |
E |
Win |
|
78 |
Dee Margo* |
E |
Win |
|
82 |
Tom Craddick* |
E |
Win |
|
83 |
Charles Perry* |
E |
Win |
|
84 |
John Frullo* |
E |
Win |
|
86 |
John Smithee* |
E |
Win |
|
88 |
Jim Landtroop* |
E |
RO |
|
89 |
Jodie Laubenberg* |
E |
Win |
|
91 |
Stephanie Klick |
E |
RO |
|
92 |
Jonathan Stickland |
E |
Win |
|
93 |
Matt Krause |
C |
Win |
|
96 |
Bill Zedler |
E |
Win |
|
97 |
Craig Goldman |
E |
Win |
|
98 |
Giovanni Capriglione |
E |
Win |
|
105 |
Linda Harper-Brown* |
E |
Win |
|
107 |
Kenneth Sheets* |
E |
Win |
|
112 |
Angie Chen Button* |
E |
Win |
|
113 |
Cindy Burkett* |
E |
Win |
|
114 |
Bill Keffer |
C |
RO |
|
117 |
John Garza* |
E |
Win |
|
122 |
Lyle Larson* |
E |
Win |
|
125 |
Alma Perez Jackson |
E |
Win |
|
126 |
Patricia Harless* |
E |
Win |
|
127 |
Dan Huberty* |
E |
Win |
|
128 |
Wayne Smith* |
E |
Win |
|
129 |
John Davis* |
E |
Win |
|
130 |
Allen Fletcher* |
E |
Win |
|
132 |
Bill Callegari* |
E |
Win |
|
133 |
Jim Murphy* |
E |
Win |
|
135 |
Gary Elkins* |
E |
Win |
|
138 |
Dwayne Bohac* |
E |
Win |
|
149 |
Dianne Williams |
E |
Win |
|
150 |
Debbie Riddle* |
E |
Win |
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Texas Senate District |
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1 |
Kevin Eltife* |
E |
Win |
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2 |
Bob Deuell* |
E |
Win |
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3 |
Robert Nichols* |
E |
Win |
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4 |
Tommy Williams* |
E |
Win |
|
7 |
Dan Patrick* |
E |
Win |
|
8 |
Ken Paxton |
E |
Win |
|
9 |
Kelly Hancock |
C |
Win |
|
11 |
Larry Taylor |
E |
Win |
|
17 |
Joan Huffman* |
E |
Win |
|
18 |
Glenn Hegar* |
E |
Win |
|
20 |
Raul Torres |
E |
Win |
|
22 |
Brian Birdwell* |
E |
Win |
|
25 |
Donna Campbell |
E |
RO |
|
30 |
Craig Estes* |
C |
Win |
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US Representative District |
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1 |
Louie Gohmert* |
E |
Win |
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2 |
Ted Poe* |
E |
Win |
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3 |
Sam Johnson* |
E |
Win |
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4 |
Ralph Hall* |
E |
Win |
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5 |
Jeb Hensarling* |
E |
Win |
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6 |
Joe Barton* |
I |
Win |
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7 |
John Culberson* |
E |
Win |
|
8 |
Kevin Brady* |
E |
Win |
|
9 |
Steve Mueller |
E |
Win |
|
10 |
Michael McCaul* |
E |
Win |
|
11 |
Mike Conaway* |
E |
Win |
|
13 |
Mac Thornberry* |
I |
Win |
|
14 |
Randy Weber |
E |
RO |
|
17 |
Bill Flores* |
E |
Win |
|
19 |
Randy Neugebauer* |
E |
Win |
|
21 |
Lamar Smith* |
E |
Win |
|
22 |
Pete Olson* |
E |
Win |
|
23 |
Francisco "Quico" Canseco* |
E |
Win |
|
24 |
Kenny Marchant* |
E |
Win |
|
26 |
Michael Burgess* |
E |
Win |
|
27 |
Blake Farenthold* |
E |
Win |
|
31 |
John Carter* |
E |
Win |
|
32 |
Pete Sessions* |
E |
Win |
|
34 |
Adela Garza |
C |
RO |
|
34 |
Jessica Puente Bradshaw |
C |
RO |
|
35 |
Susan Narvaiz |
E |
Win |
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KEY: |
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* Incumbent |
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C - Certified |
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E - Endorsed |
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RO - Runoff |
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Anatomy of a Spin: Unraveling the SB 303 Saga as 'reported' by Texas Tribune
Opposition grows against SB303The number of groups and citizens opposed to Senate Bill 303 continues to gain ground.
National Right to Life urges Texans to oppose Senate Bill 303
Despite proponents' claims, SB 303 allows denial of food and waterTake action to protect Texas patients.
Terri Schiavo's brother urges Texas House members to reject SB 303Bobby Schindler asks House members to spare Texans the pain encountered by his sister and to vote no on SB 303.
Death Panel Bill Hearing Monday in Texas HouseThe Association of American Physicians and Surgeons implores Texans to contact their representatives about SB 303.
Big Medicine vs. Patient's Rights
Attorney General Greg Abbott accepts Defender of Life AwardTexas Attorney General accepts the "Defender of Life Award" at the Montgomery County Right to Life 2013 Dinner For Life.
Hostile OrdersShould the decision be the patient's or the doctor's?
The Void of ReasonIf you missed it, the President gave a twelve minute speech at Planned Parenthood's annual gala.
Texas 14-year-old given abortion pills against will by abuserA Texas man is accused of impregnating a minor and coercing her into taking abortion pills.
WND comments on proposed reforms to Texas' futile care lawNew bill in works would end life despite patient, family wishes
Texas rallies for higher abortion clinic standards, vows to prevent Gosnell horrorsCommonsense legislation would hold abortion clinics to the same standards and regulations to which other medical facilities are held.
SB303: Long on process; short on patient protectionsState Senate sends flawed and dangerous Advance Directive Bill to House
Texas Right to Life outlines concerns with SB303 and CSSB303Here is a chart comparing the proposed reforms of the Texas Advanced Directive Law, to real, effective reform.
State and national Pro-Life leaders oppose Senate Bill 303, House Bill 1444In a letter to Texas State Legislators, Pro-Life leaders and medical professionals stated their concerns with proposed "reforms" to the Texas futile care law.
Dr. Elizabeth Wickham, President of LifeTree, Comments on Texas SB 303
Texas Preborn Pain: Pro-Life side prevails in hearingMultiple Pro-Life medical and legal experts demonstrated the need for and defended the bill against one of the most pro-abortion members of the Texas House of Representatives.
Texas is about to face another crisis in its healthcareEveryone in the State, regardless of their present state of health could be affected by this Bill in the event of a serious illness or an accident.
Experts set to testify on Texas Right to Life's PreBorn Pain BillMedical professionals will testify before the House State Affairs Committee offering support of the Texas Preborn Pain Bill.
