Jon Lindsay
For other people named John Lindsay, see John Lindsay (disambiguation).
Jon Stephen Lindsay[1] (born 4 December 1935)[2] is a Republican former member of the Texas Senate, having represented the 7th District from 1997 to 2007.
He was succeeded in 2007 by fellow Republican Dan Patrick, who would later be elected as Lieutenant Governor of Texas.
Considered a Moderate Republican, Lindsay was from 1975 to 1995 the county judge of Harris County. He did not seek reelection in 1994 and was succeeded as county judge by fellow Republican Robert Eckels.
Election history
Most recent election
2002
| Texas general election, 2002: Senate District 7[3] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Republican | Jon Lindsay | 139,827 | 91.31 | -8.69 | |
| Libertarian | Edgar L. Buchanan | 13,305 | 8.69 | +8.69 | |
| Majority | 126,522 | 82.62 | -17.38 | ||
| Turnout | 153,132 | -30.34 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
Previous elections
2000
| Texas general election, 2000: Senate District 7[4] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Republican | Jon Lindsay | 219,835 | 100.00 | 0.00 | |
| Majority | 219,835 | 100.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Turnout | 219,835 | +20.69 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
1996
| Texas general election, 1996: Senate District 7[5] | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Republican | Jon Lindsay | 182,144 | 100.00 | 0.00 | |
| Majority | 182,144 | 100.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Turnout | 182,144 | +26.82 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Republican primary, 1996: Senate District 7[6] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Jerry Dumas | 27,658 | 48.56 | ||
| ✓ | Jon Lindsay | 29,303 | 51.44 | |
| Turnout | 56,961 | |||
References
- ↑ "Jon Stephen Lindsay". Texas State Cemetery. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
- ↑ Office of the Secretary of State (Texas) (2002-09-13). "State Senate Candidates for 2002 General Election". Retrieved 2006-12-26.
- ↑ "2002 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved 2006-12-23.
- ↑ "2000 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved 2006-12-23.
- ↑ "1996 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved 2006-12-23.
- ↑ "1996 Republican Party Primary Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved 2006-12-23.
External links
- Lindsay, Jon and Louis Marchiafava. Jon Lindsay Oral History, Houston Oral History Project, September 23, 1975.
| Texas Senate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Don Henderson |
Texas State Senator from District 7 (Houston) 1997–2007 |
Succeeded by Dan Patrick |
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