Ernest Bailes

Ernest James Bailes IV
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 18th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2017 (2017-01-10)
Preceded byJohn Otto
Personal details
Born (1982-04-13) April 13, 1982 (age 42)
San Jacinto County, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCourtney Bailes
Children2
Residence(s)Shepherd, Texas, U.S.
Alma materTexas A&M University (BS)
Occupation
  • Agriculturist
  • politician
  • rancher
Websitewww.bailesfortexas.com

Ernest James Bailes IV (born April 13, 1982), is an American politician and Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 18th district.[1] Bailes was defeated by Janis Holt by 53% to 39% on March 5, 2024, in the Republican primary for the Texas House of Representatives for the 18th District.[2]

  1. ^ "Bailes enters race for State Rep District 18". Houston Chronicle. August 4, 2015. Retrieved 13 January 2017.
  2. ^ Texas Election Results Tracker: March 5, 2024 Primary Election, The Texan, March 5, 2024.