 In 2010, Draxler was unopposed for both the June 22, 2010 Republican primary and the November 2, 2010 general election, winning with 7,421 votes.In 2008, Draxler was unopposed for the June 24, 2008 Republican primary and won the November 4, 2008 general election with 9,670 votes (74.1%) against Democratic nominee Tanya Taylor.In 2006, when District 3 incumbent Republican Representative Craig Buttars retired and left the seat open, Draxler was unopposed for the 2006 Republican primary and won the November 7, 2006 general election with 4,611 votes (64.9%) against Democratic nominee Stuart Howell.