Jason Alexander Isaac (born December 25, 1971)[1] is former republican member of the Texas House of Representatives.[2]
Jason Isaac | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 45th district | |
| In office January 11, 2011 – January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Rose |
| Succeeded by | Erin Zwiener |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 25, 1971 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Carrie Isaac |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Dripping Springs, Texas |
| Alma mater | Stephen F. Austin State University |
| Occupation | Transportation consultant |
Political career
editTexas House of Representatives
editElections
edit2010
editIsaac was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated incumbent Democrat Patrick Rose 54% to 46% in the general election.[3]
2012
editAfter redistricting Isaac won re-election in his redrawn seat 54% to 42% over Democrat John Adams.
United States House of Representatives
editElections
edit2018
editFollowing 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
editAbortion
editAs 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
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Chip Roy | 19,319 | 27.1 | |
| Republican | Matt McCall | 12,088 | 16.9 | |
| Republican | William Negley | 11,088 | 15.5 | |
| Republican | Jason Isaac | 7,165 | 10.0 | |
| Republican | Jenifer Sarver | 4,001 | 5.6 | |
| Republican | Robert Stovall | 3,396 | 4.7 | |
| Republican | Susan Narvaiz | 2,710 | 3.8 | |
| Republican | Francisco Canseco | 2,484 | 3.5 | |
| Republican | Ryan Krause | 2,289 | 3.2 | |
| Republican | Al M. Poteet | 1,292 | 1.8 | |
| Republican | Peggy Wardlaw | 1,281 | 1.8 | |
| Republican | Samuel Temple | 1,017 | 1.4 | |
| Republican | Anthony J. White | 949 | 1.3 | |
| Republican | Eric Burkhart | 719 | 1.0 | |
| Republican | Mauro Garza | 657 | 0.9 | |
| Republican | Autry J. Pruitt | 454 | 0.6 | |
| Republican | Foster Hagen | 392 | 0.5 | |
| Republican | Ivan A. Andarza | 95 | 0.1 | |
| Total votes | 71,396 | 100 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Isaac | 47,937 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 47,937 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Isaac | 25,739 | 72.6 | |
| Libertarian | Jim Duke | 9,696 | 27.4 | |
| Total votes | 35,435 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Isaac | 33,604 | 53.6 | |
| Democratic | John Adams | 26,557 | 42.4 | |
| Libertarian | Jim Duke | 2,495 | 4.0 | |
| Total votes | 62,656 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jason Isaac | 27,715 | 53.9 | |
| Democratic | Patrick Rose | 23,691 | 46.1 | |
| Total votes | 51,406 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
Personal life
editJason married Carrie Crain two years after she graduated. They have two sons, Aidan Isaac (born 2002) and Landon Isaac (born 2004).[7]
References
edit- ^ "Jason Isaac's Biography". votesmart.org. Vote Smart. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ "Jason Isaac". texas.gov/. The Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Vote Smart. "Jason Isaac's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)". votesmart.org. Vote Smart. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "2018 Primary Election Official Results". Texas Secretary of State. Archived from the original on March 7, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- ^ "Biography" (PDF). texas.gov. The Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
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