Carl Sherman Sr. (Texas House of Representatives)
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Carl Sherman Sr.
Prior offices
Texas House of Representatives District 109
Elections and appointments
Personal
Contact
Carl Sherman Sr. (Democratic Party) was a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 109. He assumed office on January 8, 2019. He left office 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
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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:
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
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Dan McQueen (Independent)
- Mason Cysewski (G)
Democratic primary election
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates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
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Cody Andrews (R)
- Carlos Garza (R)
- Josiah Ingalls (R)
- Montgomery Markland (R)
Libertarian convention
Endorsements
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
Campaign finance
2020
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
Democratic primary election
Republican primary election
Campaign finance
2018
General election
Democratic primary runoff election
Democratic primary election
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
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.
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
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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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Scorecards
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2024
In 2024, the Texas State Legislature was not in session.
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
Tested positive for coronavirus on January 22, 2021
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On January 22, 2021, Sherman announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus.[3]
See also
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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
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Dustin Burrows
Representatives
Republican Party (88)
Democratic Party (62)
Senators
Representatives
Republican Party (27)
Democratic Party (12)
Vacancies (1)
