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Nicole Denise Johnson Collier
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Collier in 2021
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| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 95th district |
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| Assumed office January 8, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Marc Veasey |
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| Born | September 12, 1972 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Gary Collier |
| Residence | Fort Worth, Texas |
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| Occupation | Attorney |
Nicole Denise Johnson Collier (born September 12, 1972) is an American politician. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Since 2013, she has served in the Texas House of Representatives. She represents District 95, which includes parts of Fort Worth, Texas.
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Early Life and Education
Nicole Collier was born on September 12, 1972. She grew up and went to school in Texas. She later attended the University of Houston, graduating in 1996. After that, she studied law at the Texas Wesleyan University School of Law in Fort Worth. This school is now known as Texas A&M University School of Law.
Career Before Politics
Before becoming a politician, Nicole Collier worked as a lawyer. She also owned a small business. Her husband's name is Gary Collier.
Political Career
Nicole Collier began her work in the Texas House of Representatives in 2013. She took over the seat from Marc Veasey. As a state representative, she helps make laws for the state of Texas.
Elections and Terms
Collier has won several elections to keep her seat in the Texas House.
2014 Election Results
In the election held on November 4, 2014, Nicole Collier won her second term. She ran against Albert G. McDaniel, a Republican candidate. Collier received 21,908 votes, which was about 75.8 percent of all votes. McDaniel received 7,002 votes, or about 24.2 percent.
2018 Election Results
On November 6, 2018, Collier won her fourth term in office. She received 32,953 votes, which was about 76.5 percent of the total. Her opponents were Stephen A. West, a Republican, who got 9,384 votes (21.8 percent), and Joshua G. Burns from the Libertarian Party, who received 734 votes (1.7 percent).
