Super Tuesday was a victorious day for University of Houston-Downtown alumni. Four former students received winning nominations at the polls:

• Julio Garza: UHD alumnus (B.S., Political Science, 2012) - Received Republican nomination for Congressional District 29

• Mary Ann Perez: UHD alumna (B.B.A., Management, 2003) - Received Democratic nomination for State Representative District 144

• Incumbent Mike Sullivan: UHD alumnus (B.S. Political Science, 2015) - Received Republican nomination for Tax Accessor/Collector

• Joy Thomas: UHD alumna (B.S., Criminal Justice, 1998) - Received Democratic nomination for State Representative District 126

Super Tuesday was held on March 1, 2016.