Mike Moncrief
Michael J. Moncrief is a former Texas judge and politician who served as the 43rd mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, from 2003 to 2011.
Mike Moncrief | |
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| 43rd Mayor of Fort Worth | |
| In office 20 May 2003[1] – 12 July 2011[1] | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth Barr |
| Succeeded by | Betsy Price |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 12th District | |
| In office 1991–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh Q. Parmer |
| Succeeded by | Jane Nelson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Rosie Moncrief |
| Alma mater | Tarleton State University |
| Profession | Business owner |
Moncrief started his political career when elected to the Texas Legislature on Nov.3,1970, serving for two years. From 1974 to 1986, he served as judge of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court. He was later elected as a State Senator from the 12th district as a Democrat.[2] On May 3, 2003, Moncrief was elected mayor in a non-partisan race. He succeeded Kenneth Barr. He was re-elected in May 2009 with 70% of the vote.
Moncrief is an alumnus of Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. He served as the first 'Texan Rider,' the mascot of Tarleton State.
Election history
Senate election history of Moncrief from 1992.[3]
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | George Host | 61,846 | 36.34 | +36.34 | |
| Democratic | Mike Moncrief (Incumbent) | 108,349 | 63.66 | -36.34 | |
| Majority | 46,503 | 27.32 | -72.68 | ||
| Turnout | 170,195 | +50.97 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
1996
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Moncrief (Incumbent) | 112,733 | 100.00 | 0.00 | |
| Majority | 112,733 | 100.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Turnout | 112,733 | +19.03 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ | Mike Moncrief (Incumbent) | 16,932 | 83.40 | |
| Nancy Ward | 3,369 | 16.60 | ||
| Majority | 13,563 | 66.81 | ||
| Turnout | 20,301 | |||
1994
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Moncrief (Incumbent) | 94,707 | 100.00 | 0.00 | |
| Majority | 94,707 | 100.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Turnout | 94,707 | -6.99 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
1992
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Mike Moncrief (Incumbent) | 101,823 | 100.00 | ||
| Majority | 101,823 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
References
- "City of Fort Worth Mayors and Council Members 1967 - Present" (PDF). Tarrant County, Texas E-archives. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-02-22. Retrieved 2014-02-11.
- "Fort Worth's Mike Moncrief: quintessential public servant". Forth Worth Star-Telegram. 2011-07-09. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
- Uncontested primary elections are not shown.
- "2000 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
- "1996 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
- "1996 Democratic Party Primary Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
- "1994 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
- "1992 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
| Texas Senate | ||
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| Preceded by Hugh Q. Parmer |
Texas State Senator from District 12 (Fort Worth) 1991–2003 |
Succeeded by Jane Nelson |
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