Eddie Lucio III
Eduardo Andres Lucio III (born December 19, 1978)[1] is a former Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, having represented Texas's 38th District from 2007 until 2021.[2]
Eddie Lucio III | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 38th district | |
| In office January 9, 2007 – January 31, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Solis |
| Succeeded by | Erin Gamez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 19, 1978 Brownsville, Texas, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relations | Eddie Lucio Jr. (father) |
| Residence(s) | Brownsville, Texas |
| Alma mater | University of Texas at Austin |
| Profession | Attorney, businessman |
Early life and education
Lucio was born and raised in Brownsville, Texas. He attended James Pace High School in Brownsville. Upon graduation, he attended Texas Tech University on an athletic scholarship. He later received a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin. In 2005, he received his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Texas School of Law.
Election history
Lucio was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 2006. He won re-election in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020. Lucio represented District 38, which is composed of the southwest region of Cameron County.
On January 18, 2022, Lucio announced he would resign in order to focus on his personal life.[3] His resignation was effective on January 31, 2022.
2006
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eddie Lucio III | 11,335 | 63.93 | ||
| Republican | Luis Cavazos | 5,054 | 28.50 | ||
| Libertarian | Linda E. McNally | 1,339 | 7.55 | ||
| Turnout | 17,728 | ||||
| Democratic hold | |||||
2008
In 2008, Lucio ran unopposed for the first time.
2010
In 2010, Lucio ran unopposed for a second time.
2012
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eddie Lucio III (incumbent) | 22,408 | 70.76 | ||
| Republican | Alex Torres | 7,984 | 25.21 | ||
| Libertarian | Nancy Mishou | 1,274 | 4.02 | ||
| Turnout | 31,666 | ||||
| Democratic hold | |||||
2014
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eddie Lucio III (incumbent) | 6,017 | 100.00 | |
2016
In 2016, Lucio ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election.
2018
In 2016, Lucio ran unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election.
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Eddie Lucio III (incumbent) | 7,907 | 53.9 | |
| Democratic | Erin Gamez | 6,763 | 46.1 | |
| Turnout | 14,670 | 100.0 | ||
Personal life
Lucio is currently an attorney in South Texas focusing on water law and policy. Lucio is a franchise owner for Orangetheory Fitness and Romeo's Pizza in South Texas.
His father, Eddie Lucio Jr., is a Democratic member of the Texas Senate.
References
- "State Rep. Eddie Lucio III". texastribune.org. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
- "State Rep. Eddie Lucio III, who announced last year he would not seek reelection, to step down early". 18 January 2022.
- "2012 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
- "2012 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2007-01-05.
- "2014 Primary Election". Texas Tribune (Texas). Retrieved 2007-01-05.
External links
- Texas House of Representatives - Eddie Lucio III official TX House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Eddie Lucio III (TX) profile
- Follow the Money - Eddie Lucio III
- 2006 campaign contributions
- Generational Lines Reveal a Split in Texas Family's Vote
- Eddie Lucio III's Myspace Profile