Michael J. Moncrief is an American retired judge and politician who served as the 43rd mayor of

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, from 2003 to 2011. Moncrief started his political career when elected to the

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on Nov.3,1970, serving for two years. From 1974 to 1986, he served as

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of the

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Commissioners Court. He was later elected as a

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from the 12th district as a

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. 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

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in Stephenville, Texas. He served as the first 'Texan Rider,' the mascot of Tarleton State.

Election history

Senate election history of Moncrief from 1992.Uncontested primary elections are not shown.

Previous elections

2000

1996

1994

1992

References

Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Presidents pro tempore of the Texas Senate Democratic Party Texas state senators Democratic Party members of the Texas House of Representatives Mayors of Fort Worth, Texas County judges in Texas {{Texas-mayor-stub