Carl O. Sherman facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Carl Sherman
Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 109th district
In office January 8, 2019 – January 2025
Preceded by	Helen Giddings
Succeeded by	Aicha Davis
20th Mayor of DeSoto
In office 2010–2016
Preceded by	Bobby Waddle
Succeeded by	Curtistene McCowan
Personal details
Born	Carl Oscar Sherman (1966-06-13) June 13, 1966 (age 58)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Michelle
Children	5
Residence	DeSoto, Texas
Alma mater	Northwood University

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. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 20th mayor of DeSoto, Texas 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. He left office in 2016 and was succeeded by Curtistene McCowan.

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. 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.

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"

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

Electoral record

2018 Democratic primary: Texas House of Representatives, District 109

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Deshaundra Lockhart Jones	6,897	44.7%
	Democratic	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

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Carl Sherman, Sr.	4,074	64.2%
	Democratic	Deshaundra Lockhart Jones	2,268	35.8%

2018 general election: Texas House of Representatives, District 109

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Carl Sherman, Sr.	51,975	99.0%
		Other/Write-in	524	1.0%

2020 Democratic primary runoff: Texas House of Representatives, District 109

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Carl Sherman, Sr.	14,810	61.8%
	Democratic	Christopher Graham	9,142	38.2%