Mike Moncrief

Michael J. Moncrief (born September 5, 1943)^[2] is an American retired judge and politician who served as the 43rd mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, from 2003 to 2011.

Mike Moncrief
43rd Mayor of Fort Worth
In office 20 May 2003[1] – 12 July 2011[1]
Preceded by	Kenneth Barr
Succeeded by	Betsy Price
Member of the Texas Senate from the 12th district
In office 1991–2003
Preceded by	Hugh Q. Parmer
Succeeded by	Jane Nelson
Personal details
Born	(1943-09-05) September 5, 1943 (age 81) Houston, Texas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Rosie Moncrief
Alma mater	Tarleton State University
Profession	Business owner

Moncrief started his political career when elected to the Texas Legislature on Nov.3,1970, serving for two years. From 1974 to 1986, he served as judge of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court. He was later elected as a State Senator from the 12th district as a Democrat.^[3] On May 3, 2003, Moncrief was elected mayor in a non-partisan race. He succeeded Kenneth Barr. He was re-elected in May 2009 with 70% of the vote.

Moncrief is an alumnus of Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. He served as the first 'Texan Rider,' the mascot of Tarleton State.

Election history

Senate election history of Moncrief from 1992.^[4]

Previous elections

2000

Texas general election, 2000: Senate District 12^[5]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	George Host	61,846	36.34	+36.34
	Democratic	Mike Moncrief (Incumbent)	108,349	63.66	−36.34
Majority			46,503	27.32	−72.68
Turnout			170,195		+50.97
	Democratic hold

1996

Texas general election, 1996: Senate District 12^[6]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Mike Moncrief (Incumbent)	112,733	100.00	0.00
Majority			112,733	100.00	0.00
Turnout			112,733		+19.03
	Democratic hold

Democratic primary, 1996: Senate District 12^[7]

Candidate		Votes	%	±
✓	Mike Moncrief (Incumbent)	16,932	83.40
	Nancy Ward	3,369	16.60
Majority		13,563	66.81
Turnout		20,301

1994

Texas general election, 1994: Senate District 12^[8]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Mike Moncrief (Incumbent)	94,707	100.00	0.00
Majority			94,707	100.00	0.00
Turnout			94,707		−6.99
	Democratic hold

1992

Texas general election, 1992: Senate District 12^[9]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Mike Moncrief (Incumbent)	101,823	100.00
Majority			101,823	100.00
	Democratic hold