Janie Lopez
Janie Lopez (Republican Party) is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 37. She assumed office on January 10, 2023. Her current term ends on January 14, 2025.
Lopez (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 37. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. She advanced from the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.
Biography
Janie Lopez graduated from San Benito High School in 1997. Her career experience includes working in food service, manufacturing, retail, and the mental healthcare industry, and as a school counselor. She served as a San Benito school board trustee.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2023-2024
Lopez was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Janie Lopez and Jonathan Gracia are running in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 37 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
 | Janie Lopez (R) | |
 | Jonathan Gracia (D) | |
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 37
Jonathan Gracia defeated Ruben Cortez Jr. in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 37 on May 28, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jonathan Gracia | 61.3 | 2,792 |
 | Ruben Cortez Jr. | 38.7 | 1,760 | |
| Total votes: 4,552 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 37
Ruben Cortez Jr. and Jonathan Gracia advanced to a runoff. They defeated Alex Dominguez and Carol Lynn Sanchez in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 37 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ruben Cortez Jr. | 32.5 | 2,695 |
| ✔ | | Jonathan Gracia | 25.4 | 2,110 |
| Alex Dominguez | 23.8 | 1,976 | |
| Carol Lynn Sanchez | 18.3 | 1,516 | |
| Total votes: 8,297 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Janie Lopez advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 37 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Janie Lopez | 100.0 | 7,477 |
| Total votes: 7,477 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 37
Janie Lopez defeated Luis Villarreal Jr. in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 37 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Janie Lopez (R) | 51.8 | 20,437 |
 | Luis Villarreal Jr. (D) | 48.2 | 18,995 | |
| Total votes: 39,432 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Arnoldo Alonso (Independent)
Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 37
Luis Villarreal Jr. defeated Ruben Cortez Jr. in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 37 on May 24, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Luis Villarreal Jr. | 52.4 | 3,471 |
| Ruben Cortez Jr. | 47.6 | 3,147 | |
| Total votes: 6,618 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 37
Ruben Cortez Jr. and Luis Villarreal Jr. advanced to a runoff. They defeated Frank Puente in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 37 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ruben Cortez Jr. | 41.3 | 3,630 |
| ✔ | | Luis Villarreal Jr. | 38.5 | 3,389 |
| Frank Puente | 20.2 | 1,781 | |
| Total votes: 8,800 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 37
Janie Lopez defeated George Rivera in the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 37 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Janie Lopez | 69.3 | 4,744 |
 | George Rivera | 30.7 | 2,097 | |
| Total votes: 6,841 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2023
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In 2023, the Texas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 29.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Texas House of Representatives District 37 |
Officeholder Texas House of Representatives District 37 |
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Alex Dominguez (D) |
Texas House of Representatives District 37 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
