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2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas
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The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Voters elected the 36 U.S. representatives from the state of Texas, one from each of the state's 36 congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other offices, including the 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 were 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] The state congressional delegation changed from a 25–11 Republican majority to a 23–13 Republican majority, the most seats that Democrats had won in the state since 2006. Democrats won almost 47% of the vote, likely due to the down-ballot effect of Representative Beto O'Rourke's Senate candidacy, in which he won 48.3% of the vote, but also because four Democratic incumbents faced no Republican opposition in their general elections.
Turnout was also more than doubled from the last midterm election.
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Statewide
District
Results of the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas by district:[2]
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District 1
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The first district is located in East Texas, including Deep East Texas, and takes in Longview, Lufkin, and Tyler. Incumbent Republican Louie Gohmert, who had represented the district since 2005, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 73.9% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+25.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Louie Gohmert, incumbent U.S. Representative
Declined
- Anthony Culler
- Roshin Rowjee, physician[3]
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Brent Beal, professor[5]
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jeff Callaway, Texas Outlaw Poet[6]
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Louie Gohmert (R)
Organizations
Shirley McKellar (D)
Labor unions
Results
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District 2
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This district is located in Greater Houston, including parts of northern and western Houston, as well as Humble, Kingwood, and Spring. Incumbent Republican Ted Poe, who had represented the district since 2005, did not run for re-election. He was re-elected with 60.6% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+11.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Dan Crenshaw, retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant commander and former Navy SEAL
Eliminated in primary
- David Balat, healthcare executive
- Johnny Havens, attorney and retired U.S. Army Captain
- Justin Lurie, investment banker
- Kevin Roberts, state representative
- Jon Spiers, surgeon
- Rick Walker, businessman and retired U.S. Army Reserve Captain
- Kathaleen Wall, activist and fundraiser
- Malcolm Whittaker, patent lawyer
Declined
- Ted Poe, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Dan Crenshaw
U.S. Representatives
- Mary Bono, Representative for California's 45th congressional district (1998–2013)
- Pete Sessions, Representative for Texas's 32nd congressional district (1993–present)
- Scott Taylor, Representative for Virginia's 2nd congressional district (2017–present)
Organizations
Individuals
- Buzz Aldrin, retired astronaut[19]
- Hugh Hewitt, conservative radio talk show host, attorney, academic and author
Kevin Roberts
State legislators
Labor unions
Organizations
Newspapers
Kathaleen Wall
U.S. Senators
- Ted Cruz, Senator (R-TX)
U.S. Representatives
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Representative for Washington's 5th congressional district (2005–present)
- Randy Weber, Representative for Texas's 14th congressional district (2013–present)
State officials
State legislators
- Joan Huffman, state senator
Organizations
- Susan B. Anthony List
- Texas Right to Life
Results
Runoff results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Todd Litton, former chair of the City of Houston's Tower Commission[23]
Eliminated in primary
- Darnell Jones, retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant commander
- Ali Khorasani, field service engineer[24]
- Silky Malik, author
- H.P. Parvizian, franchise owner
Endorsements
Ali Khorasani
Organizations
Darnell Jones
Organizations
Todd Litton
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Patrick Gunnels[6]
Eliminated in primary
- James Kong
General election
Endorsements
Dan Crenshaw (R)
U.S. Representatives
- Mary Bono, Representative for California's 45th congressional district (1998–2013)
- Pete Sessions, Representative for Texas's 32nd congressional district (1993–present)
- Scott Taylor, Representative for Virginia's 2nd congressional district (2017–present)
Organizations
Individuals
- Buzz Aldrin, retired astronaut
- Hugh Hewitt, conservative radio talk show host, attorney, academic and author
Todd Litton (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program[31]
- End Citizens United[32]
Newspapers
Predictions
Results
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District 3
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The 3rd district is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, including the Dallas suburbs of Frisco, McKinney, and Plano. Incumbent Republican Sam Johnson, who had represented the district since 1991, did not run for re-election. He was re-elected with 61.2% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+13.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Van Taylor, state senator for the 8th district[34]
Eliminated in primary
- Roger Barone, businessman[35]
- Alex Donkervoet, actuary
Declined
- Sam Johnson, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Van Taylor
Newspapers
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Lorie Burch, LGBT rights attorney[37]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Lorie Burch
Results
Runoff results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Christopher Claytor[6]
Eliminated in primary
- Scott Jameson[6]
Results
Christopher Claytor was declared the nominee by defeating Scott Jameson at the Collin County Libertarian Party Convention on Saturday, March 17.
Independents
General election
Endorsements
Van Taylor (R)
Lorie Burch (D)
Organizations
Predictions
Results
Notes
- Humane Party does not have ballot access. Appears on ballot as "Independent."[42]
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District 4
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The 4th district is located in Northern and Northeastern Texas, including Paris, Sherman, and Texarkana. Incumbent Republican John Ratcliffe, who had represented the district since 2015, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 88.0% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+28, making it one of the most conservative districts in the nation.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John Ratcliffe, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- John Cooper, pastor and engineer
Endorsements
John Ratcliffe
Newspapers
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Catherine Krantz, event producer and publisher
Eliminated in primary
- Lander Bethel, pastor
Endorsements
Lander Bethel
Newspapers
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Ken Ashby, teacher[6]
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
John Ratcliffe (R)
Newspapers
Results
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District 5
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The 5th district stretches from the eastern Dallas suburbs, including Mesquite, down into East Texas including Athens and Palestine. Incumbent Republican Jeb Hensarling, who had represented the district since 2003, announced in October 2017 that he was going to retire and not seek re-election to another term.[45] He was re-elected with 80.6% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+16.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Danny Campbell, US Army veteran and business owner
- Sam Deen, US Army veteran and business owner
- Charles Lingerfelt, teacher, principal and nominee for the 30th district in 2019
- Bunni Pounds, business owner and activist
- Kenneth Sheets, former state representative
- David Williams, healthcare industry professional
- Jason Wright, former staffer for Ted Cruz
Declined
- Jeb Hensarling, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Bunni Pounds
U.S. Senators
- Phil Gramm, former US Senator
U.S. Representatives
- Mia Love (R-UT)
- Mark Meadows (R-NC), chair of the House Freedom Caucus
Organizations
- Texas Right to Life
Kenneth Sheets
Jason Wright
U.S. Senators
- Ted Cruz, US Senator
Results
Runoff results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Dan Wood, attorney[46]
Endorsements
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Ben Leder[6]
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Lance Gooden (R)
Newspapers
Dan Wood (D)
Labor unions
Results
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District 6
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The 6th district is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, including parts of Arlington, as well as Dalworthington Gardens and Mansfield. The district also stretches southward, taking in Corsicana and Ennis. Incumbent Republican Joe Barton, who had represented the district since 1985, announced in November 2017 that he would not run for re-election.[48] He was re-elected with 58.3% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+9.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Ron Wright, former Tarrant County Tax Assessor[49]
Eliminated in primary
- Ken Cope
- Shawn Dandridge
- Thomas Dillingham
- Shannon Dubberly, former counterterrorism professional for the U.S. Army and Air Force[50]
- Jake Ellzey, retired Naval combat pilot and member of the Texas Veterans Commission[51]
- Deborah Gagliardi[52]
- Kevin Harrison
- Mel Hassell
- Mark Mitchell
- Troy Ratterree
Declined
- Joe Barton, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Jake Ellzey
Newspapers
Results
Runoff results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Jana Lynne Sanchez
Labor unions
Organizations
Results
Runoff results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jason Allen Harber[6]
General election
Endorsements
Ron Wright (R)
Organizations
Jana Lynne Sanchez (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
- Climate Hawks Vote[60]
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program[31]
- MoveOn[44]
- New Democrat Coalition "Watch List"[61]
Newspapers
Polling
Predictions
Results
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District 7
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The 7th district includes parts of western Houston and Bellaire. Incumbent Republican John Culberson, who had represented the district since 2001, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 56.2% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+7.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John Culberson, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Edward Ziegler, business owner and consultant, businessman[64]
Endorsements
John Culberson
Newspapers
Results
Democratic primary
Campaign
In February 2018, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, citing concerns about Laura Moser's electability in the general election, called attention to some of her past statements that they deemed controversial.[65] That action was condemned by DNC chair Tom Perez[66] and Our Revolution, which endorsed Moser a few days later.[67]
Candidates
Nominee
- Lizzie Fletcher, attorney and activist[68]
Eliminated in primary
- Joshua Butler, business analyst, community relations representative, and pharmaceutical sales representative[69]
- James Cargas, energy attorney and nominee for this seat in 2012, 2014 & 2016[69]
- Laura Moser, editor and journalist[70]
- Ivan Sanchez, senior congressional liaison
- Alex Triantaphyllis, attorney and organizer[64]
- Jason Westin, physician[69]
Endorsements
Lizzie Fletcher
Newspapers
- Houston Chronicle (joint with Westin)[29]
Laura Moser
Organizations
Jason Westin
Newspapers
- Houston Chronicle (joint with Fletcher)[29]
AFL-CIO did not endorse a specific candidate, but did state its opposition to Lizzie Fletcher.[28]
Results
Runoff results
General election
Endorsements
John Culberson (R)
Organizations
- BIPAC[71]
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program[72]
Lizzie Fletcher (D)
Organizations
- EMILY's List[73]
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program[31]
- End Citizens United[32]
- MoveOn[44]
- New Democrat Coalition[61]
Newspapers
Polling
Hypothetical polling
Predictions
Results
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District 8
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The 8th district includes much of the northern suburbs of Houston, such as Conroe, Huntsville, and The Woodlands. Incumbent Republican Kevin Brady, who had represented the district since 1997, ran for re-election. He was re-elected unopposed in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+28.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Kevin Brady, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Steven David, business consultant to the City of Houston[80]
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Chris Duncan[6]
Eliminated in primary
- Bert Aguin[6]
Independent candidates
- Todd Carlton, crop consultant[80]
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Kevin Brady (R)
U.S. Executive Branch officials
Steven David (D)
Labor unions
Newspapers
Results
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District 9
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The 9th district serves the southwestern portion of the Greater Houston area including parts of Missouri City and Sugar Land. Incumbent Democrat Al Green, who had represented the district since 2005, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 80.6% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+28.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Al Green, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Results
Republican primary
No Republicans filed.
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Phil Kurtz[6]
Independent candidates
- Benjamin Hernandez
- Kesha Rogers, LaRouche movement activist, Democratic nominee for the 22nd District in 2010 & 2012 and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2014
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Al Green (D)
Phil Kurtz (L)
Organizations
- Americans for Legal Immigration[83]
- Certified Constitutional Candidates
- Constitutional Grassroots Movement
- iVoteAmerica
- The Paleolibertarian Caucus
Results
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District 10
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The 10th district includes portions of northern Austin and its suburbs, such as Manor and Pflugerville. The district stretches eastward into rural areas of Central Texas and the outer suburbs of Houston, including Cypress, Katy, and Tomball. Incumbent Republican Michael McCaul, who had represented the district since 2005, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 57.3% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+9.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Michael McCaul, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- John W. Cook, attorney
Results
Democratic primary
In the Democratic primary, Mike Siegel and Tawana Cadien advanced to the runoff, where Siegel ultimately prevailed. Siegel refused all corporate PAC donations.[84]
Candidates
Nominee
- Mike Siegel, Austin Assistant Attorney General and attorney
Eliminated in primary
- Tawana Cadien, consultant, registered nurse, MMA Surgery supervisor, quality assurance director and nominee for this seat in 2012, 2014 & 2016
- Richie DeGrow, business manager and consultant
- Madeline Eden, businesswoman, engineer, and architect
- Matt Harris, data scientist and project manager
- Kevin Nelson, college instructor and publisher
- Tami Walker, accountant and activist
Endorsements
Mike Siegel
Tami Walker
Newspapers
- Houston Chronicle (joint with Siegel)[29]
Results
Runoff results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mike Ryan[6]
Eliminated in primary
- Bill Kelsey[6]
General election
Endorsements
Mike Siegel (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Newspapers
Polling
Predictions
Results
In the general election, McCaul won against Siegel by 4.3 percent of the vote, the closest contest McCaul had faced.[88] The outcome was notable in a district political experts rate as "Heavily Republican."[89][90]
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District 11
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The 11th district is located in the Concho Valley including Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo. Incumbent Republican Mike Conaway, who had represented the district since 2005, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 89.5% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+32, making this one of the most Republican districts in the country..
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mike Conaway, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Paul Myers
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jennie Lou Leeder, chair of the Llano County Democratic Party[91]
Eliminated in primary
- Eric Pfalzgraf
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Rhett Rosenquest Smith[6]
Eliminated in primary
- Nicholas Landholt[6]
General election
Results
District 12
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The 12th district is centered around Fort Worth and the surrounding suburbs including North Richland Hills, Weatherford, and White Settlement. Incumbent Republican Kay Granger, who had represented the district since 1997, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 69.4% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+18.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Kay Granger, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Vanessa Adia, schoolteacher, activist[92]
Withdrawn
- Al Woolum[93]
Endorsements
Vanessa Adia
Organizations
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jacob Leddy[6]
General election
Endorsements
Kay Granger (R)
Newspapers
Vanessa Adia (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Polling
Results
District 13
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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. Incumbent Republican Mac Thornberry, who had represented the district since 1995, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 90.0% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+33, making it the most Republican district in the country.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mac Thornberry, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Greg Sagan, Navy veteran[95]
Endorsements
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Calvin DeWeese[6]
General election
Endorsements
Greg Sagan (D)
Labor unions
Results
District 14
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The 14th district covers the Gulf Coast area of Texas, including Beaumont, Galveston, and League City. Republican Randy Weber is the incumbent, serving since 2013. He was reelected with 61.9% of the vote in 2016. The district's PVI is R+12.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Randy Weber, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Keith Casey
- Bill "Sarge" Sargent
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Adrienne Bell, education administrator[96]
Eliminated in primary
- Levy Q. Barnes Jr.
Endorsements
Adrienne Bell
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Don E. Conley III[6]
General election
Endorsements
Randy Weber (R)
Adrienne Bell (D)
Former U.S. Executive Branch officials
Labor unions
Organizations
Results
District 15
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The 15th district stretches from parts of South Texas including Edinburg, Hebbronville, and McAllen, to the northeastern suburbs of San Antonio such as Schertz and Seguin. Incumbent Democrat Vicente González, who had represented the district since 2017, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 57.3% of the vote in 20. The district had a PVI of D+7.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Vicente González, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Vicente Gonzalez
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tim Westley
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Anthony Cristo[6]
Eliminated in primary
- Ross Lynn Leone[6]
General election

Predictions
Endorsements
Vicente Gonzalez (D)
Results
District 16
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The 16th district is centered around El Paso and the surrounding areas. Incumbent Democrat Beto O'Rourke, who had represented the district since 2013, retired from his seat to challenge Senator Ted Cruz in the state's senate election. He was re-elected with 85.7% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+17.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Veronica Escobar, former El Paso County judge[101]
Eliminated in primary
- John Carillo, public radio executive[102]
- Norma Chavez, former state representative
- Dori Fenebock, former El Paso Independent School Board President[103]
- Enrique Garcia, immigration attorney[104]
- Jerome Tilghman
Withdrawn
- Nicole LeClaire, schoolteacher[105]
Declined
- Beto O'Rourke, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Rick Seeberger
Eliminated in primary
- Alia Garcia-Ureste
Results
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Veronica Escobar (D)
Results
District 17
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The 17th district is located in Central Texas including the Bryan-College station metro, Waco, and stretches to parts of North Austin. Incumbent Republican Bill Flores, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 60.8% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+12.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Bill Flores, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Rick Kennedy, software programmer[108]
Eliminated in primary
- Dale Mantey, epidemiologist[109]
Withdrawn
- Scott Sturm, paramedic[110]
Endorsements
Rick Kennedy
Newspapers
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Peter Churchman[6]
Eliminated in primary
- Nicholas Becker[6]
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Rick Kennedy (D)
Labor unions
Newspapers
Polling
Results
District 18
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Perspective
The 18th district is centered on inner Houston and the surrounding area. It has been the Downtown Houston district since 1973. Incumbent Democratic Sheila Jackson Lee, who had represented the district since 1995, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 73.5% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+27.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Sheila Jackson Lee, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Richard Johnson
Endorsements
Sheila Jackson Lee
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Ava Reynero Pate[112]
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Luke Spencer[6]
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Sheila Jackson Lee (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Newspapers
Results
District 19
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The 19th district is located in upper rural West Texas, including Abilene, Lubbock, and Plainview. Incumbent Republican Jodey Arrington, who had represented the district since 2017, ran for re-election. He was elected with 86.7% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+27.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jodey Arrington, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Miguel Levario
Endorsements
Results
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Miguel Levario (D)
Labor unions
Results
District 20
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Perspective
The 20th district is centered on the western half of San Antonio and the surrounding inner suburbs including Balcones Heights and Helotes. Incumbent Democrat Joaquín Castro, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 79.7% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+10.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Joaquín Castro, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Joaquín Castro
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jeffrey Blunt[6]
Eliminated in primary
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Joaquín Castro (D)
Results
District 21
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The 21st district starts in the San Antonio metro, including parts of north San Antonio and New Braunfels, extending into the Austin metro, taking in parts of San Marcos and south Austin. Incumbent Republican Lamar Smith, who had represented the district since 1987, announced in November 2017 that he would retire at the end of his current term, and not seek re-election.[113] He was re-elected with 57.0% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+10.
Run-off debates were held on April 12 after the primary, one hour each for the two Democratic candidates (audio Archived May 13, 2018, at the Wayback Machine) and the two Republican candidates (audio Archived May 13, 2018, at the Wayback Machine).
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Chip Roy, attorney, congressional aide
Eliminated in primary
- Ivan Andarza, immigration attorney
- Eric Burkart, CIA officer, author, community planner and organizer
- Francisco Canseco, banker, attorney and former U.S. Representative for Texas's 23rd congressional district (2011–2013)
- Mauro Garza, business owner and scientist
- Foster Hagen
- Jason Isaac, state representative[114]
- Ryan Krause, businessman
- Matt McCall, small business owner, businessman and candidate for this seat in 2014 & 2016
- Susan Narvaiz, former mayor of San Marcos, businesswoman, former president and CEO of Core Strategies, Inc. and nominee for the 35th District in 2012, 2014 & 2016
- William Negley, non-profit founder, organizer, CIA intelligence officer and congressional aide
- Al Poteet, businessman and US Army veteran
- Autry Pruitt, political commentator, author and activist
- Jenifer Sarver, businesswoman, congressional aide and former Department of Commerce official
- Robert Stovall, former Chair of the Bexar County Republican Party, chemist and financial advisor
- Samuel Temple, psychologist and AT&T staffer
- Peggy Wardlaw, businesswoman and rancher
- Anthony White
Declined
- Lamar Smith, incumbent U.S. Representative[115]
Results
Chip Roy and Matt McCall advanced to the runoff.
Runoff results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Joseph Kopser, aerospace engineer, US military veteran, businessman, entrepreneur[116]
Eliminated in primary
- Derrick Crowe, businessman, non-profit founder, congressional aide[117]
- Elliott McFadden, businessman, Peace Corps member, former executive director of the Travis County Democratic Party, consultant, former Executive at AustinCarShare, Austin B-Cycle executive director, communications coordinator[118]
- Mary Street Wilson, pastor, teacher, math professor, social justice activist[118]
Endorsements
Derrick Crowe
Organizations
- Justice Democrats (joint with Wilson)[27]
- Our Revolution
Newspapers
- The Austin Chronicle (joint with McFadden)[85]
Elliott McFadden
Newspapers
- The Austin Chronicle (joint with Crowe)[85]
Mary Street Wilson
Organizations
- Justice Democrats (joint with Crowe)[27]
Results
Mary Street Wilson and Joseph Kopser advanced to the runoff.
Runoff results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Lee Santos[6]
Eliminated in primary
General election
Endorsements
Chip Roy (R)
Organizations
Joseph Kopser (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
- Congressional Progressive Caucus[106]
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program[31]
- End Citizens United[32]
- New Democrat Coalition "Watch List"[61]
- VoteVets[120]
Newspapers
Polling
Predictions
Results
District 22
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The 22nd district is located Greater Houston taking in suburban areas of Friendswood, Pearland, and Sugar Land. Incumbent Republican Pete Olson, who had represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 59.5% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+10.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Pete Olson, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- James Green
- Danny Nguyen
- Eric Zmrhal
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Sri Preston Kulkarni, former diplomat
Eliminated in primary
- Steve Brown
- Mark Gibson
- Margarita Ruiz Johnson
- Letitia Plummer, dentist[123]
Endorsements
Steve Brown
Organizations
Letitia Plummer
Labor unions
Sri Preston Kulkarni
Results
Runoff results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John B. McElligott[6]
General election
Campaign
Because Texas's 22nd congressional district is one of the most diverse in Texas, the Kulkarni campaign took the unorthodox approach of reaching out to infrequent voters in their own neighborhoods and languages,[124][125] including Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil and Mandarin.[126] If elected, Kulkarni would have become the first Asian-American ever to serve in the Texas congressional delegation.[127]
Endorsements
Sri Preston Kulkarni (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program[31]
- End Citizens United[32]
- MoveOn[44]
Newspapers
Predictions
Results
Despite being out-fundraised by Kulkarni,[128][129] Olson won re-election in the district's closest race since he was first elected in 2008.[130][131]
District 23
Summarize
Perspective
The 23rd district stretches from rural Southwestern Texas, including Alpine, Del Rio, and Socorro, into the Greater San Antonio area, taking in Hondo and the outer areas of San Antonio. It is a prominently Hispanic-majority district. Incumbent Republican Will Hurd, who had represented the district since 2015, ran for re-election. He was narrowly re-elected with 48.7% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+1.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Will Hurd, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Alma Arredondo-Lynch
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Gina Ortiz Jones, Air Force veteran (D-San Antonio)[132]
Eliminated in primary
- Judith Ann Canales, former officer of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (D-San Antonio)[133]
- Jay Hulings, former United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas[134]
- Ivan Sanchez
- Ricardo Jose Treviño Jr., schoolteacher[134]
- Angela Villescaz
Declined
- Pete Gallego, former U.S. Representative[135][136]
Endorsements
Jay Hulings
Rick Treviño
Organizations
Results
Runoff results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Ruben Corvalan[6]
General election
Endorsements
Will Hurd (R)
U.S. Executive Branch officials
Organizations
- BIPAC[71]
- National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program[72]
Gina Ortiz Jones (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Polling
Hypothetical polling
Predictions
Results
Gina Ortiz Jones conceded the race on November 19, 2018, after losing by around 1,150 votes.[142][143]
District 24
Summarize
Perspective
The 24th district is centered around Mid-Cities suburbs of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex including Bedford, Carrollton, and Euless. Incumbent Republican Kenny Marchant, who had represented the district since 2005, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 56.2% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+9.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Kenny Marchant, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Johnathan Kyle Davidson
Endorsements
Kenny Marchant
Newspapers
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jan McDowell, accountant[144]
Eliminated in primary
- Edward Allen
- John Biggan
- Joshua Andrew Imhoff
Endorsements
Jan McDowell
Newspapers
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mike Kolls[6]
Eliminated in primary
General election
Endorsements
Kenny Marchant (R)
Newspapers
Jan McDowell (D)
Labor unions
Predictions
Results

District 25
Summarize
Perspective
The 25th district stretches from the outer suburbs of Fort Worth, including Burleson and Cleburne down into rural Central Texas, and takes in the Austin exurbs of Dripping Springs, Lakeway, West Lake Hills, as well as parts of downtown Austin. Incumbent Republican Roger Williams, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 58.4% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+11.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Roger Williams, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Julie Oliver[145]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Chris Perri
Results
Runoff results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Desarae Lindsey[6]
General election
Endorsements
Julie Oliver (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Newspapers
Predictions
Results
District 26
Summarize
Perspective
The 26th district is centered on the northern Dallas–Fort Worth suburbs, including Denton, Keller, and Lewisville. Incumbent Republican Michael C. Burgess, who had represented the district since 2003, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 66.4% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+18.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Michael C. Burgess, incumbent U.S. Representative[146]
Eliminated in primary
- Veronica Birkenstock, small business owner[147]
Endorsements
Michael Burgess
Newspapers
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Linsey Fagan, activist[148]
Eliminated in primary
- Will Fisher, attorney[148]
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Linsey Fagan
Organizations
Will Fisher
Newspapers
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Michael Burgess (R)
Newspapers
Linsey Fagan (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Results
District 27
Summarize
Perspective
The 27th district is located in the Coastal Bend, anchored by Corpus Christi, and the surrounding areas including Port Aransas and Victoria. The most recent representative was Republican Blake Farenthold, who served from 2011 until April 2018. Farenthold was re-elected with 61.7% of the vote in 2016, and the district's PVI is R+13.
Farenthold retired from Congress and did not run for re-election in 2018.[151][152] Farenthold resigned on April 6, 2018.[153] Michael Cloud, the Republican nominee for the general election, won a June 30 special election to fill the remainder of the term.[154]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Michael Cloud, former Victoria County Republican Party chair[155]
Eliminated in primary
- Bech Bruun
- Eddie Gassman
- John Grunwald
- Jerry Hall
- Christopher K. Mapp
Declined
- Blake Farenthold, former U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Michael Cloud
Results
Runoff results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Eric Holguin, former congressional staffer and leading Democratic candidate in this district in the 2018 (special)[158][159]
Eliminated in primary
- Vanessa Edwards Foster
- Raul Barrera, court security officer at Corpus Christi's Federal Courthouse and nominee for this seat in 2016
- Ronnie McDonald
Results
Runoff results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Daniel Tinus[6]
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Michael Cloud (R)
Organizations
Eric Holguin (D)
Results
District 28
Summarize
Perspective
The 28th district starts in parts of the Rio Grande Valley, including Laredo, Mission and Rio Grande City and stretches north into the San Antonio suburbs including Converse and Live Oak. Incumbent Democrat Henry Cuellar, who had represented the district since 2005, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 66.2% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+9.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Henry Cuellar, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Henry Cuellar
Organizations
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Arthur M. Thomas IV[6]
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Henry Cuellar (D)
Organizations
Results
District 29
Summarize
Perspective
The 29th district is anchored by parts of Houston and the surrounding suburbs including Pasadena and South Houston. Incumbent Democrat Gene Green, who had represented the district since 1993, announced in November 2017 that would not run for re-election in 2018.[162] He was re-elected with 72.5% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+19.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Sylvia Garcia, member of the Texas Senate for the 6th district[163]
Eliminated in primary
- Dominique Michelle Garcia
- Roel Garcia
- Tahir Javed
- Hector Morales, schoolteacher[163]
- Augustine H. Reyes
- Pedro Valencia
- Armando Walle, member of the Texas House of Representatives for the 140th district[163]
Declined
- Gene Green, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Sylvia Garcia
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Phillip Aronoff
Eliminated in primary
- Jaimy Z. Blanco
- Carmen María Montiel, journalist, writer, activist and Miss Venezuela titleholder for 1984
- Robert Schafranek, businessman[163]
Withdrawn
- Adrian Garcia, former Sheriff of Harris County
Endorsements
Phillip Aronoff
Newspapers
Results
Runoff results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Cullen Burns[6]
Eliminated in primary
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Sylvia Garcia (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Newspapers
Results
District 30
Summarize
Perspective
The 30th district is centered around Dallas and its surrounding suburbs, including Cedar Hill and Lancaster. Incumbent Democrat Eddie Bernice Johnson, who had represented the district since 1993, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 77.9% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+29.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Eddie Bernice Johnson, incumbent U.S. Representative[164]
Eliminated in primary
- Barbara Mallory Caraway, former state representative and candidate for this seat in 2012, 2014 and 2016
- Eric Williams
Endorsements
Eddie Bernice Johnson
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Shawn Jones[6]
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Eddie Bernice Johnson (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Results
District 31
Summarize
Perspective
The 31st district is located in north Austin and the surrounding suburbs including Georgetown and Round Rock. The district also stretches north into Killeen and Temple. Incumbent Republican John Carter, who had represented the district since 2003, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 58.4% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+10.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- John Carter, incumbent U.S. Representative[165]
Eliminated in primary
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Mary Jennings "MJ" Hegar, Air Force veteran, writer[167]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
MJ Hegar
Christine Eady Mann
Newspapers
- The Austin Chronicle (joint with Hegar)[85]
Results
Runoff results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jason Hope[6]
General election
Endorsements
John Carter (R)
U.S. Representatives
- Henry Cuellar, TX-28 (D)[169]
MJ Hegar (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
- Blue Dog Coalition[100]
- Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program[31]
- EMILY's List[73]
- End Citizens United[32]
- VoteVets[120]
- With Honor Fund[30]
Newspapers
Predictions
Polling
Results
District 32
Summarize
Perspective
The 32nd district is centered around the northeastern inner Dallas suburbs, including Garland, Richardson, and the Park Cities. Incumbent Republican Pete Sessions, who had represented the district since 1997, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 71.1% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+5.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Pete Sessions, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Paul Brown
Endorsements
Pete Sessions
Newspapers
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Colin Allred, civil rights attorney and former NFL player[174][175][176]
Eliminated in primary
- Ronald William Marshall
- Todd Maternowski
- Edward Meier, longtime Democratic operative, executive director of BigThought, former co-Executive Director of Hillary Clinton's presidential transition team[177]
- George Rodriguez, attorney[178]
- Lillian Salerno, Deputy Undersecretary for Rural Development at the Department of Agriculture[179][180][175]
- Brett Shipp
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Colin Allred
Results
Runoff results
The runoff election took place on May 22, 2018.[183]
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Melina Baker[6]
General election
Endorsements
Pete Sessions (R)
U.S. Executive Branch officials
- George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States[137]
- Donald Trump, 45th President of the United States[184]
Organizations
Newspapers
Colin Allred (D)
U.S. Executive Branch officials
Labor unions
Organizations
Polling
Hypothetical polling
Predictions
Results
District 33
Summarize
Perspective
The 33rd district is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, taking in parts of Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Irving, as well as the surrounding areas, including Forest Hill and Grand Prairie. Incumbent Democrat Marc Veasey, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 73.7% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+23.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Marc Veasey, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
- Carlos Quintanilla
Endorsements
Marc Veasey
Labor unions
Organizations
Newspapers
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Willie Billups
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jason Reeves[6]
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Marc Veasey (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Newspapers
Results
District 34
Summarize
Perspective
The 34th district is centered around the Rio Grande Valley, including Brownsville, Harlingen, and Weslaco. Incumbent Democrat Filemon Vela Jr., who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 62.7% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+10.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Filemon Vela Jr., incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Filemon Vela Jr.
Labor unions
Organizations
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Rey Gonzalez
Results
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Filemon Vela Jr. (D)
Results
District 35
Summarize
Perspective
The 35th district stretches from Downtown San Antonio up into Austin metro, including Lockhart, San Marcos, and parts of east Austin. Incumbent Democrat Lloyd Doggett, who had represented the district since 2013 and previously represented both the 10th district and 25th district since 1995, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 63.1% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+15.
In March 2017, a panel of federal judges ruled that the 35th district was illegally drawn with discriminatory intent.[190] In August 2017 there was another ruling that the district is unconstitutional.[191]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Lloyd Doggett, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- David Smalling
Eliminated in primary
- Sherrill Kenneth Alexander
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Clark Patterson[6]
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Lloyd Doggett (D)
Labor unions
Organizations
Newspapers
Results
District 36
Summarize
Perspective
The 36th district takes in the Bay Area outer suburbs of Houston, including Baytown, Deer Park, and La Porte. The district also includes rural Southeastern Texas, such as Lumberton and Orange. Incumbent Republican Brian Babin, who had represented the district since 2015, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 88.6% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+26.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Brian Babin, incumbent U.S. Representative
Results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Dayna Steele, radio and television personality[192]
Eliminated in primary
- Jon Powell, scientist and environmental consultant[193]
Endorsements
Dayna Steele
Labor unions
Newspapers
Results
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Robert Appelbaum[6]
General election
Predictions
Endorsements
Dayna Steele (D)
Results
See also
References
External links
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