Jon Roland

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Jon Roland (born 27 March 1944) was the Libertarian candidate for the position of Texas Attorney General in 2002 and 2006. He was unsuccessful in both attempts.

Jon Roland grew up in the town of Seguin, Texas and received a Degree in Mathematics from the University of Chicago. He currently works as a computer professional, employed by a Fortune 500 firm as a senior developer. He is also the founder and president of the Constitution Society and has worked in the field of constitutional history.

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[edit] Elections history

[edit] Most recent election

[edit] 2006

Texas general election, 2006: Texas Attorney General[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Greg Abbott 2,556,063 59.51 +2.79
Democratic David Van Os 1,599,069 37.23 -3.85
Libertarian Jon Roland 139,668 3.25 1.99
Majority 956.994 22.28 6.65
Turnout 4,294,800
Republican hold

[edit] Previous elections

[edit] 2002

Texas general election, 2002: Texas Attorney General[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Greg Abbott 2,542,184 56.72
Democratic Kirk Watson 1,841,359 41.08
Libertarian Jon Roland 56,880 1.26
Green David Keith Cobb 41,560 0.92
Majority 700,825 15.63
Turnout 4,481,983
Republican hold

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Office of the Secretary of State. 2006 General Election. http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist.exe (accessed 15 December 2006)
  2. ^ Office of the Secretary of State. 2002 General Election. http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist.exe (accessed 15 December 2006)

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