Gonzalo Barrientos

Gonzalo Barrientos
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 14th district
In office
January 8, 1985 – January 9, 2007
Preceded byLloyd Doggett
Succeeded byKirk Watson
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 51st district
In office
1983–1985
Preceded byDon Lee
Succeeded byLena Guerrero
Personal details
Born (1941-07-20) July 20, 1941
Political partyDemocratic

Gonzalo Barrientos Jr. (born 20 July 1941)[1] is a former Democratic member of the Texas Senate representing the 14th District from 1985 to 2007. He was also a member of the Texas House of Representatives from Austin from 1975 to 1985.

In November 2001, Barrientos was arrested and charged with DWI, a class B misdemeanor in Texas. He later pleaded no contest, paid a fine, did community service and had his license suspended.[2]

In 2024, Barrientos sued the city of Austin to prevent property taxes from being used to fund roads, sidewalks and affordable housing along Lady Bird Lake shores.[3]

Election history

Election history of Barrientos from 1992.[4]

Most recent election

2002

Texas general election, 2002: Senate District 14[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Ben Bentzin 77,885 43.12 +43.12
Democratic Gonzalo Barrientos (Incumbent) 95,182 52.70 −29.25
Libertarian Marianne Robbins 7,537 4.17 −13.87
Majority 17,297 9.58 −54.33
Turnout 180,604 −20.20
Democratic hold

Previous elections

2000

Texas general election, 2000: Senate District 14[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Gonzalo Barrientos (Incumbent) 185,48 81.95 −2.92
Libertarian Tom Davis 40,847 18.05 +2.92
Majority 144,631 63.90 −5.85
Turnout 180,604 −20.20
Democratic hold

1996

Texas general election, 1996: Senate District 14[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Gonzalo Barrientos (Incumbent) 157,194 84.87 +1.86
Natural Law Sandra L. BonSell 28,013 15.13 +15.13
Majority 129,181 69.75 +3.72
Turnout 185,207 +13.07
Democratic hold

1994

Texas general election, 1994: Senate District 14[8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Gonzalo Barrientos (Incumbent) 135,979 83.02 +15.40
Libertarian Gary Johnson 27,820 16.98 +13.52
Majority 108,159 66.03 +27.34
Turnout 163,799 −35.75
Democratic hold

1992

Texas general election, 1992: Senate District 14[9]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Gonzalo Barrientos (Incumbent) 172,384 67.61
Republican Bill Malone Jr. 73,729 28.92
Libertarian Gary E. Johnson 8,837 3.47
Majority 98,655 38.70
Turnout 147,975
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ Texas Department of State Health Services, Vital Records (July 20, 1941). "Birth Certificate for Gonzalo Barrientos". Rootsweb.com. Archived from the original (Third party index of birth records for Galveston County) on March 3, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2006.
  2. ^ Smith, Jordan (November 20, 2001). "Naked City: Barrientos Apologetic". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved September 25, 2008.
  3. ^ "Homeowners sue City of Austin over plan to use property taxes along Lady Bird Lake shores". KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station. April 24, 2023.
  4. ^ Uncontested primary elections are not shown.
  5. ^ "2002 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2007.
  6. ^ "2000 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2007.
  7. ^ "1996 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2007.
  8. ^ "1994 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2007.
  9. ^ "1992 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2007.


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