Kim Brimer

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Kim Brimer
Member of the Texas Senate
from the 10th district
In office
2003–2009
Preceded by Chris Harris
Succeeded by Wendy Davis
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 96th district
In office
1989–2003
Preceded by Michael D. Millsap
Succeeded by Bill Zedler
Personal details
Born (1945-03-05) March 5, 1945
Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Residence Fort Worth, Texas
Alma mater B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University

Kenneth Kimberlin “Kim” Brimer, Jr. (born 5 March 1945),[1] is a former Republican member of the Texas State Senate from Fort Worth, having represented District 10. He was the only GOP member of the 31-member chamber to have been defeated in the general election held on November 4, 2008.

Brimer was born in Houston to Kenneth Brimer, Sr., and the former Louie Francis Hughes[2] and earned a B.S. degree in Business Administration from Stephen F. Austin State University.

In July 2005, Texas Monthly magazine, in its article “The Best and Worst Legislators of 2005,” awarded Brimer an “Honorable Mention” for his resolution of the Senate deadlock over taxes.[3]

Brimer is the cousin to late actor Trey Wilson.

Most recent election

2008

Texas general election, 2008: Senate District 10[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Kim Brimer (Incumbent) 140,737 47.52 -11.73
Democratic Wendy Davis 147,832 49.94 +9.17
Libertarian Richard A. Cross 7,591 2.56 +2.56
Majority 7,095 2.42
Turnout 296,160 +11.89
Democratic gain from Republican Swing +9.19

Previous elections

2004

Texas general election, 2004: Senate District 10[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Kim Brimer (Incumbent) 156,831 59.25 +0.55
Democratic Andrew B. Hill 107,853 40.75 +0.82
Majority 48,978 18.50 -0.28
Turnout
Republican hold

2002

Texas general election, 2002: Senate District 10[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Kim Brimer 101,511 58.71 -41.29
Democratic Hal Ray 69,038 39.93 +39.93
Libertarian John Paul Robinson 2,367 1.37 +1.37
Majority 32,473 18.78 -81.22
Turnout 172,916 -7.68
Republican hold
Republican primary, 2002: Senate District 10[7]
Candidate Votes % ±%
✓ Kim Brimer 11,823 62.88
Karen “Kerry” Lundelius 6,979 37.12
Majority 4,844 25.76
Turnout 18,802

References

  1. ↑ Office of the Secretary of State (Texas) (2002-09-13). "State Senate Candidates for 2002 General Election". Retrieved 2006-12-26. 
  2. ↑ Texas Department of State Health Services, Vital Records (1945-03-05). "Birth Certificate for Kenneth Kimberlin Brimer, Jr." (Third party index of birth records for Harris County). Rootsweb.com. Retrieved 2006-12-19. 
  3. ↑ Burka, Paul; and Patricia Kilday Hart (July 2005). "The Best and Worst Legislators of 2005" (subscription required). Texas Monthly. Retrieved 2006-01-29. 
  4. ↑ "Election Results". Secretary of State of Texas. Retrieved 2010-10-16. 
  5. ↑ "2004 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved 2007-01-03. 
  6. ↑ "2002 General Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved 2007-01-03. 
  7. ↑ "2002 Republican Party Primary Election". Office of the Secretary of State (Texas). Retrieved 2007-01-03. 

External links

Texas House of Representatives
Preceded by
Michael D. Millsap 		Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from District 96 (Fort Worth)(1)
1989–2003 		Succeeded by
Bill Zedler
Texas Senate
Preceded by
Chris Harris		 Texas State Senator
from District 10 (Fort Worth)
2003-2009 		Succeeded by
Wendy Davis
Notes and references
1. In the 72nd through 76th Legislatures (1991–2001), Brimer’s home was in Arlington


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