# Jason Isaac

Jason Alexander Isaac (born December 25, 1971) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives.

## Political career
### Texas House of Representatives
#### Elections
##### 2010

Isaac was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated incumbent Democrat Patrick Rose 54% to 46% in the general election.

##### 2012

After redistricting Isaac won re-election in his redrawn seat 54% to 42% over Democrat John Adams.

### United States House of Representatives
#### Elections
##### 2018

Following the retirement of long time incumbent Lamar Smith, Isaac was one of 18 candidates who were on ballot to replace him. In March 6 primary he finished 4th, failing to make the run off.

## Political positions
### Abortion

As a pro-life legislator, Isaac supported a 2013 ban on abortion after twenty weeks of gestation that passed the House, 96–49. He also co-sponsored companion legislation to increase medical and licensing requirements of abortion providers, a move which opponents said could lead to closure of many such clinics. During his congressional campaign he stated that Abortion should not be legal at any stage.

## Electoral history

Republican primary for Texas's 21st congressional district, 2018 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Chip Roy | 19,319 | 27.1 |
| | Republican | Matt McCall | 12,088 | 16.9 |
| | Republican | William Negley | 11,088 | 15.5 |
| | Republican | Jason Isaac | 7,165 | 10.0 |
| | Republican | Jenifer Sarver | 4,001 | 5.6 |
| | Republican | Robert Stovall | 3,396 | 4.7 |
| | Republican | Susan Narvaiz | 2,710 | 3.8 |
| | Republican | Francisco Canseco | 2,484 | 3.5 |
| | Republican | Ryan Krause | 2,289 | 3.2 |
| | Republican | Al M. Poteet | 1,292 | 1.8 |
| | Republican | Peggy Wardlaw | 1,281 | 1.8 |
| | Republican | Samuel Temple | 1,017 | 1.4 |
| | Republican | Anthony J. White | 949 | 1.3 |
| | Republican | Eric Burkhart | 719 | 1.0 |
| | Republican | Mauro Garza | 657 | 0.9 |
| | Republican | Autry J. Pruitt | 454 | 0.6 |
| | Republican | Foster Hagen | 392 | 0.5 |
| | Republican | Ivan A. Andarza | 95 | 0.1 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 71,396 | 100 |
Texas House of Representatives 45th district, 2016 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jason Isaac | 47,937 | 100.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 47,937 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |
Texas House of Representatives 45th district, 2014 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jason Isaac | 25,739 | 72.6 |
| | Libertarian | Jim Duke | 9,696 | 27.4 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 35,435 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |
Texas House of Representatives 45th district, 2012 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jason Isaac | 33,604 | 53.6 |
| | Democratic | John Adams | 26,557 | 42.4 |
| | Libertarian | Jim Duke | 2,495 | 4.0 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 62,656 | 100.0 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |
Texas House of Representatives 45th district, 2010 :
| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| | Republican | Jason Isaac | 27,715 | 53.9 |
| | Democratic | Patrick Rose | 23,691 | 46.1 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 51,406 | 100.0 |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |

## Personal life

Jason married Carrie Crain two years after she graduated. They have two sons, Aidan Isaac (born 2002) and Landon Isaac (born 2004).