Barry B. Telford
American politician
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Barry B. Telford (October 24, 1946 – June 1, 2024) was an American politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1987 to 2005. He was the Bowie County Democratic Chair from 1980 to 1986.[2]
Preceded byAlex Harris Short Jr.
Succeeded byStephen James Frost
BornOctober 24, 1946
New Boston, Texas, USA
DiedJune 1, 2024 (aged 77)
Barry B. Telford | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office January 13, 1987 – January 11, 2005 [1] | |
| Preceded by | Alex Harris Short Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Stephen James Frost |
| Bowie County Democratic Chair | |
| In office 1980–1986 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 24, 1946 New Boston, Texas, USA |
| Died | June 1, 2024 (aged 77) |
| Spouse | Marsha |
| Children | 2 |
Life
Telford was born on October 24, 1946, in New Boston, Texas. He attended Texarkana Junior College and graduated from North Texas State University in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. [3][4]
Telford died on June 1, 2024 at the age of 77.[5]
House of Representatives election results (1986-2002)
| Election | Candidates | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 General Election | Barry B. Telford | Democratic Party | [data missing] | 100% |
| 1990 General Election [7] | [data missing] | |||
| 1992 Primary Election[8] | 15,893 of 15,893 [9] | |||
| 1992 General Election | 30,216 of 30,216 | |||
| 1994 Primary Election | [data missing] | |||
| 1994 General Election | [data missing] | |||
| 1996 Primary Election | [data missing] | |||
| 1996 General Election | 24,728 of 38,778[10] | 63.77% | ||
| 1998 Primary Election | [data missing] | 100% | ||
| 1998 General Election | 18,237 of 18,237 [11] | |||
| 2000 General Election | 29,989 of 29,989 [12][13] | 100% | ||
| 2002 | 20,627 of 33,242 [14] | 62.05% | ||
| Dan Teafatiller | Republican Party | 12,615 of 33,242 | 37.95% |