Will Metcalf
2015 - Present
2025
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Will Metcalf (Republican Party) is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 16. He assumed office in 2015. His current term ends on January 14, 2025.
Metcalf (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Texas House of Representatives to represent District 16. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Metcalf earned his B.S. in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University. His professional experience includes working as the assistant vice president of Spirit of Texas Bank.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Metcalf was assigned to the following committees:
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2021-2022
Metcalf was assigned to the following committees:
- House Administration Committee, Chair
- International Relations & Economic Development Committee
- House State Affairs Committee
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2019-2020
Metcalf was assigned to the following committees:
- Calendars Committee
- Natural Resources Committee, Vice Chair
- International Relations & Economic Development Committee
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2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Economic & Small Business Development |
| • Homeland Security & Public Safety |
| • Redistricting |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Metcalf served on the following committees:
| Texas committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Economic & Small Business Development |
| • Homeland Security & Public Safety |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2024
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Will Metcalf defeated Mike Midler in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 16 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Will Metcalf (R) | 80.6 | 70,441 |
 | Mike Midler (D) | 19.4 | 16,924 | |
| Total votes: 87,365 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 16
Mike Midler advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 16 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Midler | 100.0 | 2,089 |
| Total votes: 2,089 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Will Metcalf advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 16 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Will Metcalf | 100.0 | 24,109 |
| Total votes: 24,109 | |||
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Campaign finance
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2022
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
The general election was canceled. Incumbent Will Metcalf won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 16.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Will Metcalf advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 16 on March 1, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Will Metcalf | 100.0 | 20,952 |
| Total votes: 20,952 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: Texas House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Will Metcalf won election in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 16 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Will Metcalf (R) | 100.0 | 74,821 |
| Total votes: 74,821 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Will Metcalf advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 16 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Will Metcalf | 100.0 | 22,000 |
| Total votes: 22,000 | |||
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Campaign finance
2018
General election
General election for Texas House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Will Metcalf defeated Mike Midler in the general election for Texas House of Representatives District 16 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Will Metcalf (R) | 80.3 | 49,233 |
| Mike Midler (D) | 19.7 | 12,059 | |
| Total votes: 61,292 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 16
Mike Midler advanced from the Democratic primary for Texas House of Representatives District 16 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mike Midler | 100.0 | 2,155 |
| Total votes: 2,155 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 16
Incumbent Will Metcalf advanced from the Republican primary for Texas House of Representatives District 16 on March 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Will Metcalf | 100.0 | 16,240 |
| Total votes: 16,240 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 1, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 14, 2015.[2]
Incumbent Will Metcalf ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 16 general election.[3]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 16 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Will Metcalf Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 55,968 | |
| Total Votes | 55,968 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Will Metcalf ran unopposed in the Texas House of Representatives District 16 Republican Primary.[4][5]
| Texas House of Representatives, District 16 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Will Metcalf Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for all 150 seats in the Texas House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on March 4, 2014. Those candidates who did not receive 50 percent or more of the vote in their party primary on March 4 faced an additional May 27 primary runoff. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was December 9, 2013. Michael Hayles, Sr. was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Will Metcalf and Ted Seago defeated Duane Ham, Gary Louie, Jason Millsaps and Steve Simonsen in the Republican primary. Metcalf defeated Seago in the May 27 Republican primary. Metcalf defeated Hayles and Bob Townsend (L) in the general election.[6][7][8] Millsaps suspended his campaign before the Republican primary and endorsed Seago; he remained on the ballot.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | Will Metcalf |
83.8% | 29,132 | |
| Democratic | Michael Hayles, Sr. | 13.7% | 4,748 | |
| Libertarian | Bob Townsend | 2.6% | 887 | |
| Total Votes | 34,767 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Will Metcalf did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Will Metcalf did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Metcalf's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[10]
Secure Our Borders
"We need to be sure we are doing everything within our means to protect our borders and ensure that law enforcement has the tools they need to identify and arrest criminal illegal immigrants. One thing we can do TODAY is end sanctuary cities; this only attracts illegal immigrants to our cities and to our state."
Fight Overreach From the Federal Government
"Obama and the bureaucrats in Washington are out of control, from the Healthcare mess, to overspending and failing to secure our borders. We need a voice in Austin who will fight back and make sure Texans run Texas."
Better Education
"Local control for education is key. We need our teachers to get back to doing what they do best, teaching our children, not teaching them to just pass a standardized test or check a box."
Address Water Supply
Excerpt: "As our population grows, it will become more and more important to protect, manage and distribute water. We need to make sure that every community has options for their water needs, with an open dialogue for the solutions."
No New Taxes
"I will not vote to raise taxes if elected. I believe in truth in taxation; we need to make our system simple and easy for everyone to use. I promise to constantly look for ways to lessen the taxation on Texans."
Protect Life
Excerpt: "There is no question that I am Pro-Life and will be a voice in Austin for the unborn who do not have one."
Sustain Texas’ Energy Economy
Excerpt: "Energy independence is now realistic with developments in fracking, which have also brought thousands of jobs and millions of dollars to Texas. I intend to protect and expand the energy engine that is powering the Texas economy[.]"
Stand for Second Amendment Rights
Excerpt: "I pledge to continue Texas’ proud tradition of responsible and constitutional gun ownership."
Protect Traditional Marriage
"I believe that marriage should be between a man and a woman, just as God intended. I will oppose any expansion of same-sex marriage in the state of Texas."
Stop Frivolous Lawsuits
"Frivolous lawsuits cost Texans and Texas businesses millions of dollars every year. When looking at ways to save money and tighten Texas’ fiscal belt, tort reform would relieve a significant burden."
Make Montgomery County Proud
Excerpt: "When Montgomery County sends me to Austin, it can count on getting the same Will Metcalf back."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2023
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In 2023, the Texas State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 29.
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the Texas State Legislature was in session from January 12 to May 31.
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the Texas State Legislature was in its 86th legislative session from January 8 through May 27.
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2018
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2017
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In 2017, the Texas State Legislature was in its 85th legislative session from January 10 through May 29. A special session was held from July 18 to August 15.
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2016
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2015
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In 2015, the Texas State Legislature was in its 84th legislative session from January 13 through June 1.
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Personal
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Metcalf and his wife, Megan, have twin daughters. Metcalf has been a member of numerous organizations and boards including the Conroe Industrial Development Corporation Board, Conroe YMCA, Conroe Noon Lions Club, Montgomery County Fair Association, National Rifle Association, and the Sam Houston State University Alumni Association.[1]
See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Will Metcalf Campaign, "Meet Will," accessed February 19, 2014
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Important 2016 Election Dates," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 General Election," accessed December 2, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current Election History results," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "1992 - Current ELECTION HISTORY," accessed December 2, 2014
- ↑ The Libertarian Party of Texas, "2014 Texas Representative Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Green Party of Texas, "Greens Release Candidate List," accessed July 30, 2014
- ↑ Ted Seago Campaign, "Jason Millsaps Withdraws and Endorses Ted Seago!" February 5, 2014. accessed February 19, 2014
- ↑ Will Metcalf Campaign, "Issues," accessed February 19, 2014
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