Jon Lindsay (politician)
Jon Stephen Lindsay (December 4, 1935 – January 7, 2026) was an American politician who was a Republican member of the Texas Senate, having represented the 7th District from 1997 to 2007.
Life and career
Jon Stephen Lindsay was born on December 4, 1935.[1][2]
He was succeeded in 2007 by fellow Republican Dan Patrick, who would later be elected as Lieutenant Governor of Texas.
Considered a moderate Republican, Lindsay was from 1975 to 1995 the county judge of Harris County. He defeated incumbent judge, Bill Elliott in 1974.[3] He did not seek reelection in 1994 and was succeeded as county judge by fellow Republican Robert Eckels.
Lindsay died on January 7, 2026, at the age of 90.[4]
Election history
2002
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Lindsay | 139,827 | 91.31 | −8.69 | |
| Libertarian | Edgar L. Buchanan | 13,305 | 8.69 | +8.69 | |
| Majority | 126,522 | 82.62 | −17.38 | ||
| Turnout | 153,132 | −30.34 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
2000
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Lindsay | 219,835 | 100.00 | 0.00 | |
| Majority | 219,835 | 100.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Turnout | 219,835 | +20.69 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
1996
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jon Lindsay | 182,144 | 100.00 | 0.00 | |
| Majority | 182,144 | 100.00 | 0.00 | ||
| Turnout | 182,144 | +26.82 | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Dumas | 27,658 | 48.56 | ||
| ✓ | Jon Lindsay | 29,303 | 51.44 | |
| Turnout | 56,961 | |||
References
- ^ "Jon Stephen Lindsay". Texas State Cemetery. Retrieved January 3, 2007.
- ^ Office of the Secretary of State (Texas) (September 13, 2002). "State Senate Candidates for 2002 General Election". Archived from the original on February 13, 2008. Retrieved December 26, 2006.
- ^ "Jon Lindsay Records" (PDF). www.harriscountyarchives.com. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- ^ Jon Lindsay, the longest-serving Harris County judge, dies at 90
- ^ "2002 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved December 23, 2006.
- ^ "2000 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved December 23, 2006.
- ^ "1996 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved December 23, 2006.
- ^ "1996 Republican Party Primary Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved December 23, 2006.
External links
- Lindsay, Jon and Louis Marchiafava. Jon Lindsay Oral History Archived 2013-11-04 at the Wayback Machine, Houston Oral History Project, September 23, 1975.