Michael J. Moncrief is an American retired 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 | 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]
Previous elections
2000
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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 | % | ±% | |
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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 | % | ± | |
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✓ | 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 | % | ±% | |
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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 | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Mike Moncrief (Incumbent) | 101,823 | 100.00 | ||
Majority | 101,823 | 100.00 | |||
Democratic hold |
References
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