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2016Final results

2016 election for Texas House District 47

Texas House of Representatives · Texas

Paul D. Workman (R) won with 53.6% of the vote, defeating Ana Jordan (D) by 11.9 points.

Paul D. WorkmanRepublican · winner · incumbent
53.6%54,785
Ana JordanDemocrat
41.7%42,635
4.7%4,838
102,258 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016

Races before and after

EvenD+2.42008R+3.52010R+21.22012R+11.92016D+4.82018D+1.02020

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET

The candidates

Paul D. Workman (R)Ana Jordan (D)

Also on the ballot: Scott G. McKinlay (Libertarian), 4.7%