Shelby Slawson
Shelby Slawson (Republican Party) is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 59. She assumed office on January 12, 2021. Her current term ends on January 14, 2025.
Slawson (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 59. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. She advanced from the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.
Biography
Shelby Slawson earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2000 and a J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003.[1][2] Slawson's career experience includes working as an entrepreneur and a business executive.[2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Slawson was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Slawson was assigned to the following committees:
- Calendars Committee
- Pensions, Investments and Financial Services Committee
- House State Affairs Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 59
Incumbent Shelby Slawson and Hannah Bohm are running in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 59 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| Shelby Slawson (R) | ||
| Hannah Bohm (D) | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 59
Hannah Bohm advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 59 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Hannah Bohm | 100.0 | 2,210 | |
| Total votes: 2,210 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 59
Incumbent Shelby Slawson advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 59 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Shelby Slawson | 100.0 | 22,929 | |
| Total votes: 22,929 | ||||
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Campaign finance
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2022
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022
Shelby Slawson won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 59.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 59
Incumbent Shelby Slawson advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 59 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Shelby Slawson | 100.0 | 20,520 | |
| Total votes: 20,520 | ||||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020
Shelby Slawson won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 59 on November 3, 2020. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Contact our sales team.General election for Texas House of Representatives District 59
✔ Shelby Slawson (R) 53,825 Total votes: 53,825 = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
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Republican primary runoff election
Republican primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 59
Shelby Slawson defeated incumbent J.D. Sheffield in the Republican primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 59 on July 14, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Shelby Slawson | 61.5 | 9,792 | |
| J.D. Sheffield | 38.5 | 6,127 | ||
| Total votes: 15,919 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 59
Shelby Slawson and incumbent J.D. Sheffield advanced to a runoff. They defeated Cody Johnson in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 59 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Shelby Slawson | 45.7 | 12,071 | |
| ✔ | J.D. Sheffield | 30.0 | 7,924 | |
 | Cody Johnson | 24.3 | 6,404 | |
| Total votes: 26,399 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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Shelby Slawson is a native Central Texan, raised in House District 59 by parents who modeled hard work and fiscal discipline under tight budgets. She grew up working jobs in fast food, retail, nursing home care, and waitressing to make her own ends meet. She would go on to become a first-generation college graduate, earning her B.A. from the University of Texas at Dallas and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin. Today, Shelby is an entrepreneur and executive in successful small businesses. She and her husband are proud parents and active members in their church and community.
Recognized as a dynamic, effective, and influential leader, Shelby is a frequent member in public and private entities addressing important community issues including economic development, taxation, land/facilities planning, annexation, and education.
- Bold Constitutional Conservative
- Fierce Taxpayer Advocate
- Staunch Pro-Life & Second Amendment Defender
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2023
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In 2023, the Texas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 29.
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Texas State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 31.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Texas House of Representatives District 59 |
Officeholder Texas House of Representatives District 59 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 4, 2020
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Shelby Slawson for Texas, "Meet Shelby," accessed March 29, 2021
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| Preceded by J.D. Sheffield (R) |
Texas House of Representatives District 59 2021-Present |
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