AJ Louderback
AJ Louderback | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Geanie Morrison |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew John Louderback December 27, 1956 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Marci Renee Grantland
(m. 2022) |
| Education | Pikes Peak Community College |
| Website | Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Andrew John "AJ" Louderback (born December 27, 1956)[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 30th district since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected in 2024 and succeeded Geanie Morrison.[2]
Background
Louderback was born and raised in Matagorda County, Texas, and graduated from Palacios High School.[3] He attended Pikes Peak Community College.[1] He married Marci Renee Grantland in June 2022.[4] Louderback is a United States Air Force veteran and served as sheriff of Jackson County for five terms.
Texas House of Representatives
In 2024, Louderback defeated Victoria mayor Jeff Bauknight in the Republican primary runoff election. Bauknight had been endorsed by Morrison and governor Greg Abbott, while Louderback had been endorsed by attorney general Ken Paxton and lieutenant governor Dan Patrick.[5][6]
Electoral history
2024
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jeff Bauknight | 11,384 | 42.07% | |
| Republican | AJ Louderback | 10,946 | 40.45% | |
| Republican | Vanessa Hicks-Callaway | 2,733 | 10.10% | |
| Republican | Bret Baldwin | 1,998 | 7.38% | |
| Total votes | 27,061 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | AJ Louderback | 9,105 | 55.04% | |
| Republican | Jeff Bauknight | 7,437 | 44.96% | |
| Total votes | 16,542 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | AJ Louderback | 57,180 | 76.96% | |
| Democratic | Stephanie Bassham | 17,120 | 23.04% | |
| Total votes | 74,300 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
References
- 1 2 "BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 89th Legislature" (PDF). Texas State Legislature. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ McCormick, A'Darius (May 28, 2024). "AJ Louderback wins the District 30 House Seat with 55% of the vote". CrossRoadsToday.com. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ↑ Akers, Shawn A. (October 23, 2024). "Bassham, Louderback impress at District 30 candidate forum". The Victoria Advocate. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Marriage licenses June 10-16". The Victoria Advocate. June 25, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ Stringer, Matt (May 29, 2024). "Louderback Prevails Over Bauknight in Republican Runoff For House District 30". The Texan. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ↑ "Jeff Bauknight running on three main issues in his bid for District 30 House of Representative seat". CrossRoadsToday.com. February 16, 2024. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
