title: Mike Moncrief
text: # Mike Moncrief
  
  Michael J. Moncrief is an American retired judge and politician who served as the 43rd mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, from 2003 to 2011.
  
  Moncrief started his political career when elected to the Texas Legislature on Nov.3,1970, serving for two years. From 1974 to 1986, he served as judge of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court. He was later elected as a State Senator from the 12th district as a Democrat. On May 3, 2003, Moncrief was elected mayor in a non-partisan race. He succeeded Kenneth Barr. He was re-elected in May 2009 with 70% of the vote.
  
  Moncrief is an alumnus of Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. He served as the first 'Texan Rider,' the mascot of Tarleton State.
  
  ## Election history
  
  Senate election history of Moncrief from 1992.
  
  ### Previous elections
  
  **2000**
  
  Texas general election, 2000: Senate District 12 :
  
  | Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Republican | George Host | 61,846 | 36.34 | +36.34 |
  | | Democratic | Mike Moncrief (Incumbent) | 108,349 | 63.66 | -36.34 |
  | Majority | Majority | Majority | 46,503 | 27.32 | -72.68 |
  | Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 170,195 | | +50.97 |
  | | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
  
  **1996**
  
  Texas general election, 1996: Senate District 12 :
  
  | Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Democratic | Mike Moncrief (Incumbent) | 112,733 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
  | Majority | Majority | Majority | 112,733 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
  | Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 112,733 | | +19.03 |
  | | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
  
  Democratic primary, 1996: Senate District 12 :
  
  | Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | ✓ | Mike Moncrief (Incumbent) | 16,932 | 83.40 |
  | | Nancy Ward | 3,369 | 16.60 |
  | Majority | Majority | 13,563 | 66.81 |
  | Turnout | Turnout | 20,301 | |
  
  **1994**
  
  Texas general election, 1994: Senate District 12 :
  
  | Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Democratic | Mike Moncrief (Incumbent) | 94,707 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
  | Majority | Majority | Majority | 94,707 | 100.00 | 0.00 |
  | Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 94,707 | | -6.99 |
  | | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
  
  **1992**
  
  Texas general election, 1992: Senate District 12 :
  
  | Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | | Democratic | Mike Moncrief (Incumbent) | 101,823 | 100.00 | |
  | Majority | Majority | Majority | 101,823 | 100.00 | |
  | | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold | Democratic hold |
  