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Jill Dutton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| In office February 14, 2024 – January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Bryan Slaton |
| Succeeded by | Brent Money |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
Jill Dutton is an American politician who was the representative for the 2nd district in the Texas House of Representatives. She is a member of the Republican Party.[1]
Political career
[edit]Dutton previously served as the president of the Republican Women of Van Zandt and as a trustee of the Van Independent School District.[1]
Following the expulsion of Republican Bryan Slaton on May 9, 2023,[2][a] Dutton ran in the November 7, 2023, special election held to succeed him. No candidate received a majority of votes, with Dutton advancing to a runoff against fellow Republican Brent Money.[1]
Dutton was supported by Congressman Lance Gooden, former Governor Rick Perry, local elected officials and grassroots supporters in her campaign, while Money received support from governor Greg Abbott, and attorney general Ken Paxton. Dutton narrowly defeated Money in the runoff, held on January 30, 2024.[1] She was sworn into office on February 14, 2024.[4]
Dutton ran for re-election but was defeated by Brent Money in the Republican primary on March 5, 2024.[5]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Svitek, Patrick (January 30, 2024). "Voters in northeast Texas choose Jill Dutton over Brent Money for special election runoff". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ↑ Downen, By Robert (2023-05-09). "Texas House expels Bryan Slaton, first member ousted since 1927". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ↑ Barragán, James (2023-05-08). "State Rep. Bryan Slaton resigns ahead of expulsion vote over inappropriate relationship with aide". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
- ↑ Hoffman, Nolan (February 14, 2024). "Jill Dutton sworn-in as House District 2 Rep. ahead of March Primary Election". KETK-TV. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ↑ Downey, Renzo (February 5, 2024). "In a sharp reversal, North Texas voters pick Brent Money over Jill Dutton in House GOP primary". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
