The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voters will elect the 36 U.S. Representatives from the state of Texas, one from each of the state's 36 congressional districts. The elections will coincide with the elections of other offices, including a gubernatorial election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on March 6 and the run-offs will be held on May 22.
In 2018, for the first time in at least 25 years, the Texas Democratic Party fielded at least one candidate in each of the state's 36 congressional districts.[1]
District 1
It consists largely of three small East Texas metropolitan areas—Lufkin-Nacogdoches, Longview-Marshall, and Tyler.
The First District once encompassed large parts of North Texas and Central Texas, but as the population of Texas grew, the district got smaller until it only encompassed about half of Northeast Texas.
The incumbent is Republican Louie Gohmert, who has held the seat since 2005. He was reelected with 73.90% of the vote in 2016. Roshin Rowjee, a physician, is running for the Republican nomination. Brent Beal, a college professor, is running for the Democratic nomination. Its Partisan Voter Index is R+25.
Primary results
Republican primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Louie Gohmert |
64,004 |
88.33 |
|
Republican |
Anthony Culler |
6,504 |
8.97 |
|
Republican |
Roshin Rowjee |
1,955 |
2.70 |
| Total votes |
72,463 |
100 |
Democratic primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Shirley McKellar |
9,181 |
61.05 |
|
Democratic |
Brent Beal |
5,858 |
38.95 |
| Total votes |
15,039 |
100 |
District 2
This district is in southeastern Texas and encompasses much of northern and western Houston. The PVI is R+11.
The incumbent representative is Republican Ted Poe, who has held the seat since 2005. He was reelected in 2016 with 60.63% of the vote. In November 2017, Poe announced that he would retire at the end of his current term and not seek re-election in 2018.[3]
Runoff results
Republican primary runoff results
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Dan Crenshaw |
20,322 |
69.88 |
|
Republican |
Kevin Roberts |
8,760 |
30.12 |
| Total votes |
29,082 |
100 |
District 3
The 3rd district is a suburban area north and northeast of Dallas. It encompasses a large portion of Collin County including McKinney, Plano, and Frisco, as well as Collin County's share of Dallas itself. The incumbent representative is Sam Johnson, a Republican who has held the seat since 1991. Johnson was reelected with 61.20% of the vote in 2016. Johnson is not standing for reelection, and several candidates have announced their candidacies to replace him. The PVI of the third district is R+13.
Primary results
Republican primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Van Taylor |
45,475 |
84.66 |
|
Republican |
David Niederkorn |
5,052 |
9.41 |
|
Republican |
Alex Donkervoet |
3,185 |
5.93 |
| Total votes |
53,712 |
100 |
Democratic primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Lorie Burch |
15,468 |
49.61 |
|
Democratic |
Sam Johnson |
8,943 |
28.68 |
|
Democratic |
Adam Bell |
5,598 |
17.95 |
|
Democratic |
Medrick Yhap |
1,172 |
3.76 |
| Total votes |
31,181 |
100 |
Runoff results
Democratic primary runoff results
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Lorie Burch |
9,344 |
75.0 |
|
Democratic |
Sam Johnson |
3,107 |
25.0 |
| Total votes |
12,451 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
- Christopher Claytor[4]
- Scott Jameson[4]
Results
Christopher Claytor was declared the nominee by defeating Scott Jameson at the Collin County Libertarian Party Convention on Saturday, March 17.
Independents
- Declared
Notes
- ↑ Humane Party does not have ballot access. Appears on ballot as "Independent."[6]
District 4
The 4th district serves an area of Northeast Texas, that includes some counties along the Red River northeast of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The incumbent is Republican John Ratcliffe, who has served since 2015. He was reelected in 2016 with 87.99%, facing no Democratic opponent. The PVI of the district is R+28, making it one of the most conservative districts in the nation.
Primary results
Republican primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
John Ratcliffe |
63,105 |
85.50 |
|
Republican |
John Cooper |
10,699 |
14.50 |
| Total votes |
73,804 |
100 |
Democratic primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Cathrine Krantz |
8,995 |
68.64 |
|
Democratic |
Lander Bethel |
4,109 |
31.36 |
| Total votes |
13,104 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
District 5
The 5th district serves an area that includes the southeast portion of Dallas County including Mesquite plus a number of smaller counties south and east of Dallas including Anderson, Cherokee, Henderson and Kaufman counties. At the 2000 census, the 5th district represented 651,620 people. The current Representative from District 5 is Jeb Hensarling, who has served since 2003. He was reelected in 2016 with 80.61% of the vote, facing no Democratic opponent. The PVI of this district is R+16. Hensarling announced in October 2017 that he is going to retire from Congress, and not seek re-election to another term in 2018.[7]
Primary results
Democratic primary results[8]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Dan Wood |
16,923 |
100 |
| Total votes |
16,923 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
District 6
The 6th district serves an area including four counties to the south of the Dallas/Fort Worth area, plus the southeast corner of Tarrant County. As of the 2000 census, District 6 represented 651,620 people. The current Representative from District 6 is Republican Joe Barton, who has served since 1985. Barton was reelected with 58.34% of the vote in 2016. The PVI of the sixth district is R+9. In November 2017, Barton announced that he would not run for re-election in 2018.[9]
Primary results
Democratic primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Ruby Faye Woolridge |
10,857 |
36.94 |
|
Democratic |
Jana Lynne Sanchez |
10,838 |
36.87 |
|
Democratic |
John W. Duncan |
3,978 |
13.53 |
|
Democratic |
Justin Snider |
2,014 |
6.85 |
|
Democratic |
Levii R. Shocklee |
1,702 |
5.79 |
| Total votes |
29,389 |
100 |
Runoff results
Republican primary runoff results
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Ron Wright |
12,747 |
52.2 |
|
Republican |
Jake Ellzey |
11,686 |
47.8 |
| Total votes |
24,433 |
100 |
Democratic primary runoff results
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Jana Lynne Sanchez |
6,103 |
53.1 |
|
Democratic |
Ruby Faye Woolridge |
5,386 |
46.9 |
| Total votes |
11,489 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
General election
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s)
administered |
Sample
size |
Margin of
error |
Jana Lynne
Sanchez (D) |
Ron
Wright (R) |
Undecided |
| Public Policy Polling (D-Sanchez) |
July 27–28, 2018 |
576 |
– |
39% |
48% |
13% |
District 7
The 7th district serves a small area of western Harris County. The current representative is John Culberson, who's served the district since 2001. He was reelected in 2016 with 56.17% of the vote. The PVI for the district is R+7.
Primary results
Republican primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
John Culberson |
28,944 |
76.10 |
|
Republican |
Edward Ziegler |
9,088 |
23.90 |
| Total votes |
38,032 |
100 |
Runoff results
Democratic primary runoff results
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Lizzie Pannill Fletcher |
11,423 |
67.1 |
|
Democratic |
Laura Moser |
5,605 |
32.9 |
| Total votes |
17,028 |
100 |
General election
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s)
administered |
Sample
size |
Margin of
error |
John Culberson (R) |
Lizzie Pannill Fletcher (D) |
Undecided |
| Public Policy Polling (D) |
September 17–18, 2018 |
562 |
± 4.1% |
45% |
47% |
– |
| NYT Upshot/Siena College |
September 14–18, 2018 |
500 |
± 5.0% |
48% |
45% |
7% |
| DCCC (D) |
May 23–31, 2018 |
404 |
± 4.9% |
47% |
45% |
– |
| Hypothetical polling |
|---|
| Poll source |
Date(s)
administered |
Sample
size |
Margin of
error |
John
Culberson (R) |
Democratic
opponent (D) |
Other |
Undecided |
| Public Policy Polling (D) |
November 8–10, 2017 |
518 |
± 4.0% |
39% |
49% |
– |
12% |
|
District 8
The 8th district includes Montgomery County and Walker County. It includes much of the northern outlying areas of metro Houston. The current Representative from District 8 is Republican Kevin Brady and has been since 1997. Brady was reelected in 2016 unopposed. The PVI for this district is R+28. A Democrat and an independent are running for this seat.
Primary results
Republican primary results[10]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Kevin Brady |
67,593 |
100 |
| Total votes |
67,593 |
100 |
Democratic primary results[8]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Steven David |
13,183 |
100 |
| Total votes |
13,183 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
Independent candidates
- Todd Carlton, crop consultant
District 9
The 9th district serves the southwestern portion of the Greater Houston area in Texas. The current Representative for the district, since 2005, is Democrat Al Green. Green was reelected with 80.64% of the vote in 2016. The PVI for this district is D+28.
Primary results
Democratic primary results[8]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Al Green |
32,881 |
100 |
| Total votes |
32,881 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
District 10
The 10th district serves the northwestern portion of the Greater Houston region stretching to the Austin area of Texas. The current representative is Michael McCaul, who has served since 2005. McCaul was reelected with 57.33% of the vote in 2016. The district's PVI is R+9.
Runoff results
Democratic primary runoff results
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Mike Siegel |
12,274 |
69.9 |
|
Democratic |
Tawana Walter-Cadien |
5,285 |
30.1 |
| Total votes |
17,559 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
General election
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s)
administered |
Sample
size |
Margin of
error |
Michael
McCaul (R) |
Mike
Siegel (D) |
Undecided |
| Blink Insights (D-Siegel) |
July 31 – August 4, 2018 |
524 |
± 4.3% |
39% |
36% |
– |
District 11
The 11th district serves the midwestern portion of the state of Texas. The current Representative from District 11 is Mike Conaway. Major cities in the district are Lamesa, Midland, Odessa, San Angelo, Granbury, and Brownwood. The current representative is Mike Conaway, who has served since 2005. Conaway was reelected with 89.50% of the vote in 2016, without a Democratic opponent. The PVI is R+32, making this one of the most Republican districts in the country.
Primary results
Democratic primary results
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Jennie Lou Leeder |
7,264 |
82.70 |
|
Democratic |
Eric Pfalzgraf |
1,520 |
17.30 |
| Total votes |
8,784 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
- Nicholas Landholt[4]
- Rhett Rosenquest Smith[4]
District 12
The 12th district serves the western half of Tarrant County as well as all of Parker and an eastern portion of Wise Counties in the state of Texas. The current Representative from District 12 is Republican Kay Granger, who has served since 1997. Granger was reelected with 69.40% of the vote in 2016. The district's PVI is R+18. One Democrat is running for the seat.
Primary results
Republican primary results[10]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Kay Granger |
49,385 |
100 |
| Total votes |
49,385 |
100 |
Democratic primary results[8]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Vanessa Adia |
21,018 |
100 |
| Total votes |
21,018 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
District 13
The 13th district includes most of the Texas Panhandle, parts of Texoma and northeastern parts of North Texas. It winds across the Panhandle into the South Plains, then runs east across the Red River Valley. Covering over 40,000 square miles (100,000 km2), it is the second-largest district geographically in Texas and larger in area than thirteen entire states. The principal cities in the district are Amarillo and Wichita Falls. The incumbent representative is Mac Thornberry, serving since 1995. He was reelected with 89.97% of the vote, without facing a Democratic candidate. The thirteenth's district PVI is R+33, making it the most Republican district in the country.
Republican primary
Republican primary results[10]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Mac Thornberry |
71,018 |
100 |
| Total votes |
71,018 |
100 |
Democratic primary results[8]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Greg Sagan |
7,322 |
100 |
| Total votes |
7,322 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
District 14
The 14th district covers the area south and southwest of the Greater Houston region, including Galveston, in the state of Texas. The district now stretches from Freeport to Beaumont. Republican Randy Weber is the incumbent, serving since 2013. He was reelected with 61.86% of the vote in 2016. The district's PVI is R+12. The sole Democratic candidate to declare their candidacy, Adrienne Bell, has been endorsed by Brand New Congress.
Primary results
Democratic primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Adrienne Bell |
19,458 |
79.80 |
|
Democratic |
Levy Q. Barnes, Jr. |
4,923 |
20.19 |
| Total votes |
24,381 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
General election
Endorsements
| Adrienne Bell (D) |
- Former U.S. Executive Branch officials
|
District 15
The 15th district serves a thin section of the far south of the state of Texas, from McAllen to the northeastern suburbs of San Antonio. The district's current Representative is Democrat Vicente González, elected in 2016. González was elected with 57.31% of the vote. The district's PVI is D+7.
Primary results
Republican primary results[10]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Tim Westley |
14,794 |
100 |
| Total votes |
14,794 |
100 |
Democratic primary results[8]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Vicente González |
33,549 |
100 |
| Total votes |
33,549 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
- Anthony Cristo[4]
- Ross Lynn Leone[4]
District 16
The 16th district serves El Paso and the surrounding area in the state of Texas. The current Representative from District 16 is Democrat Beto O'Rourke, serving since 2013. O'Rourke was reelected with 85.73% of the vote in 2016, without facing a Republican candidate. O'Rourke is retiring from his seat to challenge Senator Ted Cruz in the state's 2018 Senate election. The district's PVI is D+17.
Primary results
Republican primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Rick Seeberger |
7,273 |
69.33 |
|
Republican |
Alia Garcia-Ureste |
3,216 |
30.66 |
| Total votes |
10,489 |
100 |
District 17
The 17th district serves a strip of central Texas stretching from Waco to Bryan-College Station.[13][14] The district is currently represented by Republican Bill Flores, who has served since 2011. Flores was reelected with 60.81% of the vote in 2016. The district's PVI is R+12. Three Democrats are currently running for the seat.
Primary results
Republican primary results[10]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Bill Flores |
44,388 |
100 |
| Total votes |
44,388 |
100 |
Democratic primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Rick Kennedy |
14,343 |
63.34 |
|
Democratic |
Dale Mantey |
8,300 |
36.65 |
| Total votes |
22,643 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
- Nicholas Becker[4]
- Peter Churchman[4]
General election
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s)
administered |
Sample
size |
Margin of
error |
Bill
Flores (R) |
Rick
Kennedy (D) |
Undecided |
| Change Research (D-Kennedy) |
August 30 – September 1, 2018 |
961 |
– |
54% |
38% |
– |
District 18
The 18th district serves much of inner city Houston and the surrounding area. It has been the Downtown Houston district since 1973. The current Representative from District 18 is Democratic Sheila Jackson Lee, serving since 1995. Jackson Lee won re-election in 2016 with 73.50%. The district's PVI D+27.
Primary results
Republican primary results[10]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Ava Reynero Pate |
7,634 |
100 |
| Total votes |
7,634 |
100 |
Libertarian County Convention
- Declared
District 19
The 19th district serves the upper midwestern portion of the state of Texas The district includes portions of the State from Lubbock to Abilene. The current Representative from the 19th District is Republican Jodey Arrington, serving since 2017. Arrington was elected 86.65% of the vote in 2016, without a Democratic opponent. The district's PVI is R+27. Two Democrats are running for the seat.
Primary results
Republican primary results[10]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Jodey Arrington |
55,433 |
100 |
| Total votes |
55,433 |
100 |
Democratic primary results[8]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Miguel Levario |
9,648 |
100 |
| Total votes |
9,648 |
100 |
District 20
The 20th district serves the western half of San Antonio and Bexar County in Texas. The district is heavily Latino/Hispanic (predominantly of Mexican descent), as is the surrounding area. The incumbent representative is a Democrat Joaquín Castro, serving since 2013. He was reelected in 2016 with 79.74% of the vote without a Republican opponent.
Primary results
Democratic primary results[8]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Joaquín Castro |
32,189 |
100 |
| Total votes |
32,189 |
100 |
Libertarian County Convention
- Declared
- Chuck Pena[4]
- Jeffrey Blunt[4]
- Michael "Commander" Idrogo[4]
District 21
The 21st district serves the area north of San Antonio and a significant portion of Austin. The current Representative is Republican Lamar Smith, serving since 1987. Smith was reelected with 57.01% of the vote in 2016. The district's PVI is R+10.
In November 2017, Smith announced that he would retire at the end of his current term, and not seek re-election in 2018.[15] Run-off debates were held on April 12 after the primary, one hour each for the two Democratic candidates (audio) and the two Republican candidates (audio).
Primary results
Republican primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Chip Roy |
19,319 |
27.05 |
|
Republican |
Matt McCall |
12,088 |
16.93 |
|
Republican |
William Negley |
11,088 |
15.53 |
|
Republican |
Jason Isaac |
7,165 |
10.03 |
|
Republican |
Jenifer Sarver |
4,001 |
5.60 |
|
Republican |
Robert Stovall |
3,396 |
4.75 |
|
Republican |
Susan Narvaiz |
2,710 |
3.79 |
|
Republican |
Francisco "Quico" Canseco |
2,484 |
3.47 |
|
Republican |
Ryan Krause |
2,289 |
3.20 |
|
Republican |
Al M. Poteet |
1,292 |
1.80 |
|
Republican |
Peggy Wardlaw |
1,281 |
1.79 |
|
Republican |
Samuel Temple |
1,017 |
1.42 |
|
Republican |
Anthony J. White |
949 |
1.32 |
|
Republican |
Eric Burkhart |
719 |
1.00 |
|
Republican |
Mauro Garza |
657 |
0.92 |
|
Republican |
Autry J. Pruitt |
454 |
0.63 |
|
Republican |
Foster Hagen |
392 |
0.54 |
|
Republican |
Ivan A. Andarza |
95 |
0.13 |
| Total votes |
71,396 |
100 |
Democratic primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Mary Street Wilson |
15,669 |
30.92 |
|
Democratic |
Joseph Kopser |
14,684 |
28.98 |
|
Democratic |
Derrick Crowe |
11,686 |
23.06 |
|
Democratic |
Elliott McFadden |
8,625 |
17.02 |
| Total votes |
50,664 |
100 |
Runoff results
Republican primary runoff results
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Chip Roy |
17,856 |
52.6 |
|
Republican |
Matt McCall |
16,081 |
47.4 |
| Total votes |
33,937 |
100 |
Democratic primary runoff results
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Joseph Kopser |
14,636 |
57.9 |
|
Democratic |
Mary Street Wilson |
10,622 |
42.1 |
| Total votes |
25,258 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
General election
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s)
administered |
Sample
size |
Margin of
error |
Joseph
Kopser (D) |
Chip
Roy (R) |
Lee
Santos (L) |
Undecided |
| Change Research (D) |
July 5–9, 2018 |
672 |
± 4.0% |
27% |
33% |
5% |
35% |
District 22
The 22nd district covers a largely suburban south-central portion of the Greater Houston metropolitan area. The district includes the majority of Fort Bend County, including most of the cities of Sugar Land, Missouri City, Rosenberg, Needville and the county seat of Richmond as well as the county's share of the largely unincorporated Greater Katy area west of Houston. In addition, the district also contains portions of northern Brazoria County including Pearland and Alvin as well as a small portion of southeast Harris County centered on Friendswood. The district is currently represented by Republican Pete Olson, serving since 2009. Olson was reelected with 59.52% of the vote in 2016. The district's PVI is R+10.
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
District 23
The 23rd district stretches across the southwestern portion of Texas. It is a prominently Hispanic-majority district and its current Representative is Republican Will Hurd, serving since 2015. His opponent in November, 2018 will be Democrat Gina Ortiz Jones of San Antonio.
Hurd was narrowly reelected in 2016, with 48.7% of the vote. The district's PVI is R+1.
Runoff results
Democratic primary runoff results
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Gina Ortiz Jones |
17,538 |
67.9 |
|
Democratic |
Rick Treviño |
8,289 |
32.1 |
| Total votes |
25,827 |
100 |
Libertarian district convention
- Declared
General election
Endorsements
| Will Hurd (R) |
- Former U.S. Executive Branch officials
|
Polling
| Poll source |
Date(s)
administered |
Sample
size |
Margin of
error |
Will
Hurd (R) |
Gina
Ortiz Jones (D) |
Ruben
Corvalan (L) |
Undecided |
| GS Strategy Group (R-CLF) |
October 2–4, 2018 |
400 |
± 4.9% |
55% |
30% |
5% |
10% |
| NYT Upshot/Siena College |
September 10–11, 2018 |
495 |
± 5.0% |
51% |
43% |
– |
7% |
| Hypothetical polling |
|---|
| Poll source |
Date(s)
administered |
Sample
size |
Margin of
error |
Will
Hurd (R) |
Democratic
candidate |
Other |
Undecided |
| Public Policy Polling (D) |
February 12–13, 2018 |
659 |
± 3.8% |
44% |
43% |
– |
13% |
|
District 24
The 24th district serves a suburban area in between Fort Worth and Dallas in the state of Texas. The district centers along the Dallas-Tarrant county line, and includes the southeastern corner of Denton County as well. The incumbent representative is Republican Kenny Marchant, serving since 2005. Marchant won reelection in 2016 with 56.18% of the vote. The PVI is R+9.
Primary results
Democratic primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Jan McDowell |
14,551 |
52.45 |
|
Democratic |
John Biggan |
5,970 |
21.52 |
|
Democratic |
Edward "Todd" Allen |
5,556 |
20.02 |
|
Democratic |
Josh Imhoff |
1,663 |
5.99 |
| Total votes |
27,740 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
- Emmanuel Lewis[4]
- Mike Kolls[4]
- Roland Rangel[4]
District 25
The 25th district stretches from Fort Worth to Austin. The current Representative from District 25 is Republican Roger Williams, serving since 2013. Williams was reelected with 58.35% of the vote in 2016. The district has a PVI of R+11.
Primary results
Republican primary results[10]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Roger Williams |
51,122 |
100 |
| Total votes |
51,122 |
100 |
Runoff results
Democratic primary runoff results
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Julie Oliver |
12,005 |
52.2 |
|
Democratic |
Chris Perri |
10,984 |
47.8 |
| Total votes |
22,989 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
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District 26
The 26th district serves an area in the northern portion of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex centering on Denton County. The current Representative is Republican Michael C. Burgess, serving since 2003. Burgess was reelected in 2016 with 66.36% of the vote. The district's PVI is R+18.
Burgess is running for reelection. He is being challenged in the Republican primary by Veronica Birkenstock. Four Democrats and a Libertarian are also running.
Primary results
Democratic primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Linsey Fagan |
13,817 |
52.69 |
|
Democratic |
Will Fisher |
12,402 |
47.30 |
| Total votes |
26,219 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
Mark Boler, Libertarian nominee in TX-26 in 2012, 2014 and 2016[17]
District 27
The 27th district serves the coastal bend of Texas' Gulf Coast consisting of Corpus Christi and Victoria up to Bastrop County near Austin and Wharton County near Houston. The most recent representative is Republican Blake Farenthold, who served from 2011 until April 2018. Farenthold was reelected with 61.69% of the vote in 2016, and the district's PVI is R+13. Farenthold is retiring from Congress and not running for re-election in 2018.[18][19] Farenthold resigned on April 6, 2018.[20] Michael Cloud, the Republican nominee for the general election, won a June 30 special election to fill the remainder of the term.[21]
Primary results
Democratic primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Raul "Roy" Barrera |
8,733 |
41.21 |
|
Democratic |
Eric Holguin |
4,939 |
23.31 |
|
Democratic |
Vanessa Edwards Foster |
4,041 |
19.07 |
|
Democratic |
Ronnie McDonald |
3,474 |
16.39 |
| Total votes |
21,187 |
100 |
Runoff results
Democratic primary runoff results[22]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Eric Holguin |
6,422 |
61.90 |
|
Democratic |
Raul (Roy) Barrera |
3,953 |
38.10 |
| Total votes |
10,375 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
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District 28
The 28th district serves a strip in the deep south Texas starting south of San Antonio and ending at the U.S.-Mexico border. The current Representative from District 28 is Democrat Henry Cuellar, who has served since 2005. Cuellar was reelected in 2016 with 66.19% of the vote. The district's PVI is D+9.
Primary results
Democratic primary results[8]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Henry Cuellar |
39,221 |
100 |
| Total votes |
39,221 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
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District 29
The 29th district serves the eastern portion of the Greater Houston area in the state of Texas. The current Representative from District 29 is Democrat Gene Green, who has served since 1993. Green was reelected with 72.47% of the vote in 2016. The district's PVI is D+19.
In November 2017, Green announced that would not run for re-election in 2018.[23] After Green's announcement, Democrats Sylvia Garcia, member of the Texas Senate for the 6th district, Armando Walle, member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 140th district, teacher Hector Morales and Republicans Adrian Garcia, the former Sheriff of Harris County, and businessman Robert Schafranek all announced their candidacy for the seat.[24]
Primary results
Republican primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Phillip Aronoff |
2,402 |
38.61 |
|
Republican |
Carmen Maria Montiel |
1,467 |
23.58 |
|
Republican |
Jaimy Z. Blanco |
1,309 |
21.04 |
|
Republican |
Robert Schafranek |
1,042 |
16.75 |
| Total votes |
6,220 |
100 |
Runoff results
Republican primary runoff results
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Phillip Aronoff |
1,151 |
51.9 |
|
Republican |
Carmen Maria Montiel |
1,068 |
48.1 |
| Total votes |
2,219 |
100 |
Libertarian County Convention
- Declared
- Cullen Burns[4]
- Richard Saettone[4]
- Ruben Perez[4]
District 30
The 30th district serves much of the city of Dallas and other parts of Dallas County (primarily black- and Hispanic-majority areas). The current Representative from District 30 is Democrat Eddie Bernice Johnson, who has represented the district since its creation in 1993. She was reelected in 2016 with 77.92% of the vote. The district's PVI is D+29. Johnson is running for reelection.
Libertarian County Convention
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District 31
The 31st district serves a strip of central Texas from north Austin up to Temple. The district includes the portion of Austin located in Williamson County and most of the fast-growing northern suburbs of Austin, as well as a portion of the area surrounding Fort Hood. Republican John Carter has served since 2003, this district's creation. He was reelected with 58.35% of the vote in 2016. The district's PVI is R+10. Carter is running for reelection. He is being challenged in the Republican primary by Mike Sweeney. Three Democrats, including Air Force veteran and writer MJ Hegar, are also running.
Primary results
Republican primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
John Carter |
34,513 |
65.49 |
|
Republican |
Mike Sweeney |
18,184 |
34.50 |
| Total votes |
52,697 |
100 |
Runoff results
Democratic primary runoff results
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
MJ Hegar |
8,843 |
62.2 |
|
Democratic |
Christine Eady Mann |
5,371 |
37.8 |
| Total votes |
14,214 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
General election
Endorsements
| John Carter (R) |
- U.S. Representatives
|
District 32
The 32nd district serves a suburban area of northeastern Dallas, Texas. It is represented by Republican Pete Sessions, serving since 1997. He was reelected with 71.07% of the vote in 2016 without a Democratic opponent. The district's PVI is R+5, due to 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's performance in the district. Sessions is running for reelection. Six Democrats are also running, including civil rights attorney and former NFL player Colin Allred, longtime Democratic operative Ed Meier, and former Department of Agriculture official Lilian Salerno.
Runoff results
The runoff election took place on May 22, 2018.[26]
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
General election
Endorsements
| Colin Allred (D) |
- Former U.S. Executive Branch officials
|
| Pete Sessions (R) |
- U.S. Executive Branch officials
- Organizations
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Polling
| Hypothetical polling |
|---|
| Poll source |
Date(s)
administered |
Sample
size |
Margin of
error |
Pete
Sessions (R) |
Democratic
opponent (D) |
Other |
Undecided |
| Public Policy Polling (D) |
November 8–9, 2017 |
534 |
± 4.2% |
43% |
48% |
– |
9% |
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District 33
The 33rd district is composed of two counties in Texas—Dallas County and Tarrant County. In Dallas County, the district covers parts of Dallas, Irving, and Grand Prairie, and all of Cockrell Hill. In Tarrant County, the district includes parts of Arlington, Forest Hill, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Haltom City, Saginaw and Sansom Park, and all of Everman. It is currently represented by Democrat Marc Veasey, and has been since the district's creation in 2013. Veasey was reelected with 73.71% of the vote in 2016. The district's PVI is D+23.
Primary results
Republican primary results[10]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Willie Billups |
5,254 |
100 |
| Total votes |
5,254 |
100 |
Democratic primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Marc Veasey |
14,998 |
70.64 |
|
Democratic |
Carlos Quintanilla |
6,233 |
29.35 |
| Total votes |
21,231 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
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District 34
The 34th district is composed of the area on the Gulf Coast between Brownsville and Corpus Christi. It is currently represented by Democrat Filemon Vela Jr. and has been since the district's creation in 2013. Vela was reelected with 62.67% of the vote in 2016. The district's PVI is D+10.
Primary results
Republican primary results[10]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Rey Gonzalez |
10,227 |
100 |
| Total votes |
10,227 |
100 |
Democratic primary results[8]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Filemon Vela Jr. |
25,344 |
100 |
| Total votes |
25,344 |
100 |
District 35
The 35th district includes parts of the San Antonio metropolitan area, including portions of Bexar County, thin strips of Comal and Hays, and a portion of Caldwell county, as well as portions of southern and eastern Austin in Travis County.[31]
In March 2017, a panel of federal judges ruled that the 35th district was illegally drawn with discriminatory intent.[32] In August, 2017 there was another ruling that the district is unconstitutional.[33]
The district is currently represented by Democrat Lloyd Doggett, and has been since its creation in 2013. Doggett previously represented Texas's 25th congressional district before redistricting. Doggett won reelection in 2016 with 63.07% of the vote. The district's PVI is D+15 Doggett is running for reelection.
Primary results
Republican primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
David Smalling |
7,083 |
53.33 |
|
Republican |
Sherrill Kenneth (SK) Alexander |
6,198 |
46.66 |
| Total votes |
13,281 |
100 |
Democratic primary results[8]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Lloyd Doggett |
32,101 |
100 |
| Total votes |
32,101 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
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District 36
The 36th district is located in southeast Texas and includes all of Newton, Jasper, Tyler, Polk, Orange, Hardin, Liberty, and Chambers counties, plus portions of southeastern Harris County.[34] The Johnson Space Center is within the district. It is currently represented by Republican Brian Babin, who has served since 2015. Babin was reelected in 2016 with 88.61% of the vote, without a Democratic opponent. Two Democrats have announced their candidacy, scientist/environmental consultant Jon Powell and radio and television personality Dayna Steele.
Primary results
Republican primary results[10]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Brian Babin (incumbent) |
50,317 |
100 |
| Total votes |
50,317 |
100 |
Democratic primary results[2]
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Dayna Steele |
9,848 |
72.01 |
|
Democratic |
Jon Powell |
3,827 |
27.98 |
| Total votes |
13,675 |
100 |
Libertarian District Convention
- Declared
References
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- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 "2018 Primary Election Official Results". Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
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- ↑ "Texas Primary Runoff Election Results". The New York Times. May 23, 2018. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ↑ Wallace, Jeremy (November 13, 2017). "Gene Green stepping aside after more than two decades in Congress". Houston Chronicle. Houston, TX. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
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- ↑ Donald J. Trump. "Congressman Pete Sessions of Texas is doing a great job. He is a fighter who will be tough on Crime and the Border, fight hard for our Second Amendment and loves our Military and our Vets. He has my full and complete Endorsement!". Twitter.
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- ↑ "Federal Court Rules Three Texas Congressional Districts Illegally Drawn" by Laurel Wamsley, NPR, March 11, 2017
- ↑ "Federal court invalidates part of Texas congressional map" by Alexa Ura and Jim Malewitz, Texas Tribune, Aug. 15, 2017
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