Mike Moncrief
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| 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 | Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rosie Moncrief |
| Alma mater | Tarleton State University |
| Profession | Business owner |
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Michael J. Moncrief is an American retired judge and politician who served as the 43rd mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, from 2003 to 2011.
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.[2] 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.
Senate election history of Moncrief from 1992.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ | Mike Moncrief (Incumbent) | 16,932 | 83.40 | |
| Nancy Ward | 3,369 | 16.60 | ||
| Majority | 13,563 | 66.81 | ||
| Turnout | 20,301 | |||
| 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 | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Democratic | Mike Moncrief (Incumbent) | 101,823 | 100.00 | ||
| Majority | 101,823 | 100.00 | |||
| Democratic hold | |||||
| Texas Senate | ||
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| Preceded by | Texas State Senator from District 12 (Fort Worth) 1991–2003 |
Succeeded by |
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