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2016Final results

2016 election for Texas House District 53

Texas House of Representatives · Texas

Andrew S. Murr (R) won with 76.9% of the vote, defeating Ertel (D) by 56.9 points.

Andrew S. MurrRepublican · winner · incumbent
76.9%54,740
ErtelDemocrat
20.0%14,256
Brian W. HolkLibertarian
3.0%2,170
71,166 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

EvenR+2.61990R+48.21994R+45.41996R+56.92016R+57.12018R+56.42020

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

The candidates

Andrew S. Murr (R)Ertel (D)

Also on the ballot: Brian W. Holk (Libertarian), 3.0%