Jim Landtroop | |
|---|---|
| Member of theTexas House of Representatives from the85th district | |
| In office 2011–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Heflin |
| Succeeded by | Ken King (district 88) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James F. Landtroop Jr. (1968-01-18)January 18, 1968 (age 57)[1] Fort Worth, Texas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cathy Landtroop |
| Residence | Lubbock, Texas |
James F. Landtroop Jr. (born January 18, 1968) is an American politician and insurance businessman. He has previously served in theTexas House of Representatives, servingDistrict 85 for one term in the early 2010s.
Landtroop first campaigned for theTexas House of Representatives in 2006, challengingJoe Heflin as both fought for the seat vacated by the retiringPete Laney.[2]
In 2010, Landtroop challenged Heflin again after defeating David Andrews in a partisan primary election.[3] Landtroop won the election, garnering 62% of the vote.[4] During his first term in the House, Landtroop was named vice chairman of the rural caucus.[5]
After his first legislative term, Landtroop was redistricted in to District 88 and lost the Republican runoff toKen King.[6] Landtroop claimed the move was Republican leadership reprimanding him for not supporting House speakerJoe Straus.[7] After that election, Landtroop and his family moved fromPlainview, Texas toLubbock, Texas.[8]
In 2015, Landtroop announced his intentions to challenge incumbentJohn Frullo in a House District 84 election.[9] Landtroop was defeated in the primary election.[10]
Landtroop is an insurance agent affiliated withState Farm.[11] He graduated fromKeller High School, and after initially attendingTexas Wesleyan University, graduated fromTexas A&M University. Landtroop and his wife Cathy have three children.[12]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Election[13] | |||||
| Democratic | Joe Heflin | 14,323 | 49.01% | ||
| Republican | Jim Landtroop | 14,106 | 48.37% | ||
| Libertarian | David K. Schumacher | 793 | 2.71% | ||
| Total votes | 29,222 | 100.0% | |||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Election[14] | |||||
| Republican | Jim Landtroop | 7,409 | 65.50% | ||
| Republican | Mark Andrews | 3,902 | 35.50% | ||
| Total votes | 11,311 | 100.0% | |||
| General Election[15] | |||||
| Republican | Jim Landtroop | 17,416 | 61.91% | ||
| Democratic | Joe Heflin | 10,713 | 38.09% | ||
| Total votes | 28,129 | 100.0% | |||
| Republicangain fromDemocratic | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Election[16] | |||||
| Republican | Jim Landtroop | 6,251 | 34.12% | ||
| Republican | Ken King | 5,575 | 30.43% | ||
| Republican | Mac Smith | 3,331 | 18.18% | ||
| Republican | Gary Walker | 3.162 | 17.26% | ||
| Total votes | 18,319 | 100.0% | |||
| Primary Runoff Election[17] | |||||
| Republican | Ken King | 7.542 | 53.98% | ||
| Republican | Jim Landtroop | 6,430 | 46.02% | ||
| Total votes | 13,972 | 100.0% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Election[18] | |||||
| Republican | John Frullo | 9,895 | 55.20% | ||
| Republican | Jim Landtroop | 8,032 | 44.80% | ||
| Total votes | 17,927 | 100.0% | |||