Carl O. Sherman

Carl Sherman
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 109th district
In office
January 8, 2019 – January 2025
Preceded byHelen Giddings
Succeeded byAicha Davis
20th Mayor of DeSoto
In office
2010–2016
Preceded byBobby Waddle
Succeeded byCurtistene McCowan
Personal details
Born
Carl Oscar Sherman

(1966-06-13) June 13, 1966 (age 58)[1]
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMichelle[1]
Children5[1]
ResidenceDeSoto, Texas[1]
Alma materNorthwood University[2]

Carl Oscar Sherman Sr. (born June 13, 1966) is an American politician who has represented District 109 in the Texas House of Representatives since 2019.[3] A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 20th mayor of DeSoto, Texas[2] from 2010 to 2016.

Political career

Sherman was elected mayor of DeSoto, Texas in May 2010, after having served as mayor pro tem in 2008 and 2009. He was re-elected in 2013.[2] He left office in 2016[4] and was succeeded by Curtistene McCowan.[5]

Texas legislature

In 2018, Sherman ran for election to represent District 109 in the Texas House of Representatives, to replace former representative Helen Giddings, who had decided to retire.[6] In a four-way Democratic primary, he advanced to a runoff against Deshaundra Lockhart Jones, which he won. He was the only candidate on the ballot in the general election. Sherman is running for re-election in 2020.[3]

In 2023, Sherman opposed a bill in the Texas legislature that would have permitted accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in areas with single-family zoning. The bill was intended to increase housing supply and alleviate the housing crisis in urban areas in Texas. Sherman argued that allowing ADUs would jeopardize the American dream for people and "create havoc with their homes"[7]

In 2022 he was the keynote speaker at the Ellis County African American Hall of Fame Museum and Library Wall of Fame induction ceremony.[8]

Electoral record

2018 Democratic primary: Texas House of Representatives, District 109[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Checked Deshaundra Lockhart Jones 6,897 44.7%
Democratic Checked Carl Sherman, Sr. 6,196 40.2%
Democratic Victoria Walton 1,413 9.2%
Democratic Christopher Graham 913 5.9%
2018 Democratic primary runoff: Texas House of Representatives, District 109[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Checked Carl Sherman, Sr. 4,074 64.2%
Democratic Deshaundra Lockhart Jones 2,268 35.8%
2018 general election: Texas House of Representatives, District 109[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Checked Carl Sherman, Sr. 51,975 99.0%
Other/Write-in 524 1.0%
2020 Democratic primary runoff: Texas House of Representatives, District 109[3]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Checked Carl Sherman, Sr. 14,810 61.8%
Democratic Christopher Graham 9,142 38.2%

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Carl Sherman's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Rep. Carl O. Sherman Sr. (D)". Texas State Directory. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Carl Sherman Sr. (Texas House of Representatives)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Message from Carl Sherman, outgoing Mayor of DeSoto". Best Southwest Guide. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  5. ^ "DeSoto Mourns Sudden Passing of Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan". KXAS-TV. October 28, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  6. ^ Evans, Marissa (2 March 2018). "Outgoing state Rep. Helen Giddings reflects on legacy ahead of primary race for her seat". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
  7. ^ Fechter, Joshua (2023). "Bills to build more homes — and lower housing costs — fail quietly in final days of the Texas Legislature". The Texas Tribune.
  8. ^ "Ellis County African American Hall of Fame to induct 13 to the Wall of Fame; tickets available now". 31 October 2022.


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