Carl Sherman Sr. (Texas House of Representatives)
2019 - Present
2025
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Carl Sherman Sr. (Democratic Party) is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 109. He assumed office on January 8, 2019. His current term ends on January 14, 2025.
Sherman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Texas. He lost in the Democratic primary on March 5, 2024.
Sherman completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Carl Sherman Sr. was born in Texas. His career experience includes working as a pastor.[1] Sherman also served two terms as mayor of DeSoto, Texas.[2]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Sherman was assigned to the following committees:
2021-2022
Sherman was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Sherman was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2024
See also: United States Senate election in Texas, 2024
General election
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for U.S. Senate Texas
Incumbent Ted Cruz, Colin Allred, Ted Brown, Tracy Andrus, and Analisa Roche are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Texas on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
 | Ted Cruz (R) | |
 | Colin Allred (D)  | |
 | Ted Brown (L) | |
 | Tracy Andrus (D) (Write-in) | |
 | Analisa Roche (Independent) (Write-in) | |
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dan McQueen (Independent)
- Mason Cysewski (G)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Texas
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Texas on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Colin Allred | 58.9 | 569,585 |
 | Roland Gutierrez | 16.6 | 160,978 | |
 | Mark A. Gonzalez | 8.8 | 85,228 | |
 | Meri Gomez | 4.6 | 44,166 | |
 | Carl Sherman Sr. | 3.3 | 31,694 | |
 | Ahmad Hassan | 2.3 | 21,855 | |
 | Steve Keough | 2.3 | 21,801 | |
| Heli Rodriguez Prilliman | 1.9 | 18,801 | |
 | Thierry Tchenko | 1.4 | 13,395 | |
| Total votes: 967,503 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Zachariah Manning (D)
- Aaron Arguijo (D)
- Soren Pendragon (D)
- John Love III (D)
- Sherri Taylor (D)
- Victor D. Dunn (D)
- Tracy Andrus (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Texas
Incumbent Ted Cruz defeated Holland Gibson and Rufus Lopez in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Texas on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ted Cruz | 88.3 | 1,977,961 |
| Holland Gibson | 6.0 | 134,011 | |
| Rufus Lopez | 5.7 | 127,986 | |
| Total votes: 2,239,958 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Cody Andrews (R)
- Carlos Garza (R)
- Josiah Ingalls (R)
- Montgomery Markland (R)
Libertarian convention
Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Texas
Ted Brown advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. Senate Texas on April 14, 2024.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Ted Brown (L) |
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Endorsements
Sherman received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- State Rep. Alma Allen (D)
- State Rep. Harold Dutton Jr. (D)
- State Rep. Suleman Lalani (D)
- State Rep. Eddie Morales Jr. (D)
- State Rep. Richard Raymond (D)
- State Rep. Ron Reynolds (D)
- District Attorney, Fort Bend County Brian Middleton (D)
2022
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Carl Sherman Sr. won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 109.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 109
Incumbent Carl Sherman Sr. advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 109 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carl Sherman Sr. | 100.0 | 15,208 |
| Total votes: 15,208 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 109
Incumbent Carl Sherman Sr. defeated Eugene Allen in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 109 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carl Sherman Sr. (D) | 83.3 | 64,145 |
 | Eugene Allen (R) | 16.7 | 12,880 | |
| Total votes: 77,025 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 109
Incumbent Carl Sherman Sr. defeated Christopher Graham in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 109 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carl Sherman Sr. | 61.8 | 15,020 |
| Christopher Graham | 38.2 | 9,268 | |
| Total votes: 24,288 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 109
Eugene Allen advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 109 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Eugene Allen | 100.0 | 2,850 |
| Total votes: 2,850 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 109
Carl Sherman Sr. won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 109 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carl Sherman Sr. (D) | 99.0 | 51,975 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 524 | ||
| Total votes: 52,499 | |||
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Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 109
Carl Sherman Sr. defeated Deshaundra Lockhart Jones in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas House of Representatives District 109 on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Carl Sherman Sr. | 64.2 | 4,074 |
 | Deshaundra Lockhart Jones | 35.8 | 2,268 | |
| Total votes: 6,342 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 109
Deshaundra Lockhart Jones and Carl Sherman Sr. advanced to a runoff. They defeated Victoria Walton and Christopher Graham in the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 109 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Deshaundra Lockhart Jones | 44.7 | 6,897 |
| ✔ | | Carl Sherman Sr. | 40.2 | 6,196 |
 | Victoria Walton | 9.2 | 1,413 | |
| Christopher Graham | 5.9 | 913 | |
| Total votes: 15,419 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Carl Sherman Sr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sherman's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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In the heart of the Lone Star State, Texas stands at a crossroads, grappling with moral and ethical challenges. It seeks a leader of unwavering principles and deep faith. Enter Rep. Carl Sherman, a proud father. Pastor. Husband. And dedicated Democrat with a compelling vision for Texas in the United States Senate.
Sherman’s mission is clear: Texas needs a Senator who prioritizes people over partisanship. One who fights for all Texans and doesn't leave anyone behind. He is a champion for democracy, a thriving economy, and civil liberties. His unique background as a small-town city manager, a seasoned businessman, a former suburban mayor, and a dedicated senior pastor equips him to understand and address the diverse challenges faced by rural, suburban, and urban Texans.
Sherman is a man of action, not empty rhetoric, ensuring his policies yield tangible results that enhance the lives of his constituents. He's a reformer, an outsider who bridges political divides, offering a fresh perspective to Texas politics.
As DeSoto's first Black Mayor, he orchestrated a remarkable turnaround, boosting economic development and affordable housing. In the Texas House of Representatives, he authored bipartisan police reform in the wake of George Floyd's tragic murder and secured funding for UNT Dallas. His dedication to education, social justice reform, and quality of life for all Texans is evident.
- Carl Oscar Sherman: A Faith-Driven Reformer and Unifying Voice for Texas
- Sherman is a trailblazer in local politics and public administration, with the vision, experience, and determination to bring meaningful change to the U.S. Senate
- Sherman is a man of action, not empty rhetoric, ensuring his policies yield tangible results that enhance the lives of his constituents.
Restoring a Woman's Right to Choose
Reducing Gun Violence
Defending Our Democracy and Standing Up to Extremism
Supporting Public Schools
Helping with Inflation and Rising Costs
Advocating for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
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2022
Carl Sherman Sr. did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Carl Sherman Sr. did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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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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2022
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In 2022, the Texas State Legislature was not in session. |
2021
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In 2021, the Texas State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 31.
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2020
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In 2020, the Texas State Legislature was not in session. |
2019
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In 2019, the Texas State Legislature was in its 86th legislative session from January 8 through May 27.
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Noteworthy events
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On January 22, 2021, Sherman announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.[3]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate U.S. Senate Texas |
Officeholder Texas House of Representatives District 109 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on December 7, 2023
- ↑ Who Is Carl Sherman, the Latest Democrat Trying to Unseat Ted Cruz?, "Texas Monthly," September 9, 2023
- ↑ The Texas Tribune, "Texas state Rep. Carl Sherman says he’s tested positive for COVID-19," January 22, 2021
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Texas House of Representatives District 109 2019-Present |
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