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Mike Moncrief

Mike Moncrief
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43rd Mayor of Fort Worth, Texas
In office
20 May 2003 – 12 July 2011
Preceded by Kenneth Barr
Succeeded by Betsy Price
Member of the Texas Senate from the 12th District
In office
1991–2003
Preceded by Hugh Q. Parmer
Succeeded by Jane Nelson
Personal details
Born Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Rosie
Alma mater Tarleton State University
Profession Business owner

Michael J. Moncrief (born 19xx) is an American attorney, 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 in 1971, serving for two years. From 1974 to 1986, he served as judge of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court. He was elected as 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.

Senate election history of Moncrief from 1992.


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