Barry B. Telford

Barry B. Telford (October 24, 1946 – June 1, 2024) was an American politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1987 to 2005. He was the Bowie County Democratic Chair from 1980 to 1986.

Life Telford was born on October 24, 1946, in New Boston, Texas. He attended Texarkana Junior College and graduated from North Texas State University in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science degree in education.

Telford died on June 1, 2024 at the age of 77.

House of Representatives election results (1986-2002)

Election Candidates Party Votes Percent 1988 General ElectionBarry B. TelfordDemocratic Party 100% 1990 General Election 1992 Primary Election 15,893 of 15,893 1992 General Election 30,216 of 30,216 1994 Primary Election 1994 General Election 1996 Primary Election 1996 General Election 24,728 of 38,778 63.77% 1998 Primary Election 100% 1998 General Election 18,237 of 18,237 2000 General Election 29,989 of 29,989 100%2002 20,627 of 33,242 62.05% Dan Teafatiller Republican Party 12,615 of 33,242 37.95%