Jason Isaac

Jason Alexander Isaac (born December 25, 1971)^[1] is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives.^[2]

Jason Isaac
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 45th district
In office January 11, 2011 – January 8, 2019
Preceded by	Patrick Rose
Succeeded by	Erin Zwiener
Personal details
Born	Jason Alexander Isaac (1971-12-25) December 25, 1971 (age 53) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Carrie Isaac
Children	2
Residence	Dripping Springs, Texas
Alma mater	Stephen F. Austin State University
Occupation	Transportation consultant

Political career

Texas House of Representatives

Elections

2010

Main article: 2010 Texas House of Representatives election § Districts 40-49

Isaac was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated incumbent Democrat Patrick Rose 54% to 46% in the general election.^[3]

2012

Main article: 2012 Texas House of Representatives election § Districts 40-49

After redistricting Isaac won re-election in his redrawn seat 54% to 42% over Democrat John Adams.

United States House of Representatives

Elections

2018

Main article: 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas § District 21

Following the retirement of long time incumbent Lamar Smith, Isaac was one of 18 candidates who were on ballot to replace him. In March 6 primary he finished 4th, failing to make the run off.

Political positions

Abortion

As a pro-life legislator,^[4] Isaac supported a 2013 ban on abortion after twenty weeks of gestation that passed the House, 96–49.^[5] He also co-sponsored companion legislation to increase medical and licensing requirements of abortion providers, a move which opponents said could lead to closure of many such clinics. During his congressional campaign he stated that Abortion should not be legal at any stage.^[4]

Electoral history

Republican primary for Texas's 21st congressional district, 2018^[6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Chip Roy	19,319	27.1
	Republican	Matt McCall	12,088	16.9
	Republican	William Negley	11,088	15.5
	Republican	Jason Isaac	7,165	10.0
	Republican	Jenifer Sarver	4,001	5.6
	Republican	Robert Stovall	3,396	4.7
	Republican	Susan Narvaiz	2,710	3.8
	Republican	Francisco Canseco	2,484	3.5
	Republican	Ryan Krause	2,289	3.2
	Republican	Al M. Poteet	1,292	1.8
	Republican	Peggy Wardlaw	1,281	1.8
	Republican	Samuel Temple	1,017	1.4
	Republican	Anthony J. White	949	1.3
	Republican	Eric Burkhart	719	1.0
	Republican	Mauro Garza	657	0.9
	Republican	Autry J. Pruitt	454	0.6
	Republican	Foster Hagen	392	0.5
	Republican	Ivan A. Andarza	95	0.1
Total votes			71,396	100

Texas House of Representatives 45th district, 2016

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jason Isaac	47,937	100.0
Total votes			47,937	100.0
	Republican hold

Texas House of Representatives 45th district, 2014

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jason Isaac	25,739	72.6
	Libertarian	Jim Duke	9,696	27.4
Total votes			35,435	100.0
	Republican hold

Texas House of Representatives 45th district, 2012

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jason Isaac	33,604	53.6
	Democratic	John Adams	26,557	42.4
	Libertarian	Jim Duke	2,495	4.0
Total votes			62,656	100.0
	Republican hold

Texas House of Representatives 45th district, 2010

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jason Isaac	27,715	53.9
	Democratic	Patrick Rose	23,691	46.1
Total votes			51,406	100.0
	Republican gain from Democratic

Personal life

Jason married Carrie Crain two years after she graduated. They have two sons, Aidan Isaac (born 2002) and Landon Isaac (born 2004).^[7]