Dawn Buckingham — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Texas State Senator
Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at Eye Physicians of Austin
First Republican from Travis County elected to the Texas Senate in 2016
First woman elected to represent Senate District 24 in 2016
Named Co-Most Valuable Freshman in 2017
Chair of the Senate Nominations Committee
Vice-Chair of the Sunset Advisory Commission

Biography

Dr. Dawn Buckingham serves as a Texas State Senator and is an Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgeon at Eye Physicians of Austin. In 2016, she made history by becoming the first Republican from Travis County and the first woman ever elected to represent Senate District 24 in the Texas Senate.

During her tenure in the legislature, Dr. Buckingham has focused on improving public education, keeping taxes low, strengthening border security, and defending life.