2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas

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. 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.

Overview

Statewide

District

Results of the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas by district:

District 1

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

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Shirley McKellar, Army veteran, non-profit businesswoman and nominee for this seat in 2012, 2014 & 2016

Eliminated in primary

• Brent Beal, professor

Results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Jeff Callaway, Texas outlaw poet

General election

Predictions

Endorsements

Organizations

• House Freedom Caucus

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Results

District 2

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

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

• With Honor Fund

Individuals

• Buzz Aldrin, retired astronaut
• Hugh Hewitt, conservative radio talk show host, attorney, academic and author

State legislators

• Gary Elkins, state representative

Labor unions

• Fraternal Order of Police

Organizations

• NRA Political Victory Fund
• Texas Alliance for Life

Newspapers

• Houston Chronicle

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

• Greg Abbott, governor of Texas
• Ken Paxton, state attorney general

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

Eliminated in primary

• Darnell Jones, retired U.S. Navy lieutenant commander
• Ali Khorasani, field service engineer
• Silky Malik, author
• H.P. Parvizian, franchise owner

Endorsements

Organizations

• Our Revolution

Organizations

• Brand New Congress
• Justice Democrats

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Newspapers

• Houston Chronicle

Results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Patrick Gunnels

Eliminated in primary

• James Kong

General election

Endorsements

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

• With Honor Fund

Individuals

• Buzz Aldrin, retired astronaut
• Hugh Hewitt, conservative radio talk show host, attorney, academic and author

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program
• End Citizens United

Newspapers

• Houston Chronicle

Predictions

Results

District 3

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

Eliminated in primary

• Roger Barone, businessman
• Alex Donkervoet, actuary

Declined

• Sam Johnson, incumbent U.S. representative

Endorsements

Newspapers

• Dallas Morning News

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Lorie Burch, LGBT rights attorney

Eliminated in primary

• Adam Bell, businessman and nominee for this seat in 2016
• Sam Johnson, attorney
• Medrick Yhap, mortgage consultant

Endorsements

Organizations

• Justice Democrats

Newspapers

• Dallas Morning News

Results

Runoff results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Christopher Claytor

Eliminated in primary

• Scott Jameson

Results

Christopher Claytor was declared the nominee by defeating Scott Jameson at the Collin County Libertarian Party Convention on Saturday, March 17.

Independents

• Roger Barone
• Robert Mason (Humane Party)

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• With Honor Fund

Newspapers

• Dallas Morning News

Organizations

• Justice Democrats
• MoveOn

Predictions

Results

Notes

District 4

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

Newspapers

• Dallas Morning News

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Catherine Krantz, event producer and publisher

Eliminated in primary

• Lander Bethel, pastor

Endorsements

Newspapers

• Dallas Morning News

Results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Ken Ashby, teacher

General election

Predictions

Endorsements

Newspapers

• Dallas Morning News

Results

District 5

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. He was re-elected with 80.6% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+16.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Lance Gooden, state representative

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

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

U.S. representatives

• Pete Sessions (R-TX)

Organizations

• With Honor Fund

Newspapers

• Dallas Morning News

U.S. senators

• Ted Cruz, US senator

Results

Runoff results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Dan Wood, attorney

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Ben Leder

General election

Predictions

Endorsements

Newspapers

• Dallas Morning News

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Results

District 6

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. 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

Eliminated in primary

• Ken Cope
• Shawn Dandridge
• Thomas Dillingham
• Shannon Dubberly, former counterterrorism professional for the U.S. Army and Air Force
• Jake Ellzey, retired Naval combat pilot and member of the Texas Veterans Commission
• Deborah Gagliardi
• Kevin Harrison
• Mel Hassell
• Mark Mitchell
• Troy Ratterree

Declined

• Joe Barton, incumbent U.S. representative

Endorsements

Newspapers

• Dallas Morning News

Results

Runoff results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Jana Lynne Sanchez, public relations specialist and food journalist

Eliminated in primary

• John Duncan, lawyer and healthcare professional
• Levii R. Shocklee
• Justin Snider, small businessman
• Ruby Fay Woolridge, activist, former educator and nominee for this seat in 2016

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Organizations

• Climate Hawks Vote
• End Citizens United
• New Democrat Coalition "Watch List"

Results

Runoff results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Jason Allen Harber

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• House Freedom Caucus

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Climate Hawks Vote
• Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program
• MoveOn
• New Democrat Coalition "Watch List"

Newspapers

• Dallas Morning News

Polling

Predictions

Results

District 7

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

Endorsements

Newspapers

• Houston Chronicle

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. That action was condemned by DNC chair Tom Perez and Our Revolution, which endorsed Moser a few days later.

Candidates

Nominee

• Lizzie Fletcher, attorney and activist

Eliminated in primary

• Joshua Butler, business analyst, community relations representative, and pharmaceutical sales representative
• James Cargas, energy attorney and nominee for this seat in 2012, 2014 & 2016
• Laura Moser, editor and journalist
• Ivan Sanchez, senior congressional liaison
• Alex Triantaphyllis, attorney and organizer
• Jason Westin, physician

Endorsements

Newspapers

• Houston Chronicle (joint with Westin)

Organizations

• Justice Democrats
• Our Revolution

Newspapers

• Houston Chronicle (joint with Fletcher)

AFL-CIO did not endorse a specific candidate, but did state its opposition to Lizzie Fletcher.

Results

Runoff results

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• BIPAC
• National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program

Organizations

• Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program
• EMILY's List
• End Citizens United
• MoveOn
• New Democrat Coalition

Newspapers

• Houston Chronicle

Polling

Predictions

Results

District 8

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

Results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Chris Duncan

Eliminated in primary

• Bert Aguin

Independent candidates

• Todd Carlton, crop consultant

General election

Predictions

Endorsements

U.S. executive branch officials

• Donald Trump, president of the United States

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Newspapers

• Houston Chronicle

Results

District 9

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

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Results

Republican primary

No Republicans filed.

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Phil Kurtz

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

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Communications Workers of America
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Americans for Legal Immigration
• Certified Constitutional Candidates
• Constitutional Grassroots Movement
• iVoteAmerica
• The Paleolibertarian Caucus

Results

District 10

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.

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

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Newspapers

• The Austin Chronicle
• Houston Chronicle (joint with Walker)

Newspapers

• Houston Chronicle (joint with Siegel)

Results

Runoff results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Mike Ryan

Eliminated in primary

• Bill Kelsey

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Communications Workers of America
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• MoveOn
• Our Revolution

Newspapers

• The Austin Chronicle
• Houston Chronicle

Polling

Predictions

Results

In the general election, McCaul won against Siegel by 4.3 percent of the vote, the closest contest McCaul had faced. The outcome was notable in a district rated by political experts as "Heavily Republican."

District 11

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

Eliminated in primary

• Eric Pfalzgraf

Results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Rhett Rosenquest Smith

Eliminated in primary

• Nicholas Landholt

General election

Results

District 12

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

Withdrawn

• Al Woolum

Endorsements

Organizations

• Brand New Congress

Results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Jacob Leddy

General election

Endorsements

Newspapers

• Dallas Morning News

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Brand New Congress
• Justice Democrats

Polling

Results

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. 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

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Calvin DeWeese

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Results

District 14

The 14th district covers the Gulf Coast area of Texas, including Beaumont, Galveston, and League City. Republican Randy Weber was the incumbent, having served since 2013. He was reelected with 61.9% of the vote in 2016. The district's PVI was 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

Eliminated in primary

• Levy Q. Barnes Jr.

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Organizations

• Justice Democrats

Results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Don E. Conley III

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• House Freedom Caucus

Newspapers

• Houston Chronicle

Former U.S. executive branch officials

• Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Brand New Congress
• Justice Democrats
• MoveOn
• Our Revolution

Results

District 15

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 2016. The district had a PVI of D+7.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Vicente González, incumbent U.S. representative

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Organizations

• Blue Dog Coalition
• New Democrat Coalition

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Tim Westley

Results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Anthony Cristo

Eliminated in primary

• Ross Lynn Leone

General election

Predictions

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Communications Workers of America
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Blue Dog Coalition
• End Citizens United
• New Democrat Coalition

Results

District 16

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

Eliminated in primary

• John Carillo, public radio executive
• Norma Chavez, former state representative
• Dori Fenebock, former El Paso Independent School Board president
• Enrique Garcia, immigration attorney
• Jerome Tilghman

Withdrawn

• Nicole LeClaire, schoolteacher

Declined

• Beto O'Rourke, incumbent U.S. representative

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Rick Seeberger

Eliminated in primary

• Alia Garcia-Ureste

Results

General election

Predictions

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Communications Workers of America
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Congressional Progressive Caucus
• EMILY's List
• End Citizens United
• MoveOn
• New Democrat Coalition
• Our Revolution
• Progressive Change Campaign Committee

Results

District 17

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

Eliminated in primary

• Dale Mantey, epidemiologist

Withdrawn

• Scott Sturm, paramedic

Endorsements

Newspapers

• The Austin Chronicle

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Peter Churchman

Eliminated in primary

• Nicholas Becker

General election

Predictions

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Newspapers

• The Austin Chronicle

Polling

Results

District 18

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

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Newspapers

• Houston Chronicle

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Ava Reynero Pate

Results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Luke Spencer

General election

Predictions

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Communications Workers of America
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Congressional Progressive Caucus

Newspapers

• Houston Chronicle

Results

District 19

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

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Results

General election

Predictions

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Results

District 20

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

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Organizations

• New Democrat Coalition

Results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Jeffrey Blunt

Eliminated in primary

• Michael "Commander" Idrogo
• Chuck Pena

General election

Predictions

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Communications Workers of America
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• End Citizens United
• New Democrat Coalition

Results

District 21

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. 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 ( May 13, 2018, at the Wayback Machine) and the two Republican candidates ( 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
• Quico 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
• 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

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

Eliminated in primary

• Derrick Crowe, businessman, non-profit founder, congressional aide
• 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
• Mary Street Wilson, pastor, teacher, math professor, social justice activist

Endorsements

Organizations

• Justice Democrats (joint with Wilson)
• Our Revolution

Newspapers

• The Austin Chronicle (joint with McFadden)

Newspapers

• The Austin Chronicle (joint with Crowe)

Organizations

• Justice Democrats (joint with Crowe)

Results

Mary Street Wilson and Joseph Kopser advanced to the runoff.

Runoff results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Lee Santos

Eliminated in primary

• Mark Loewe
• Gil Robinson

General election

Endorsements

Organizations

• House Freedom Caucus
• Tea Party Express

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Congressional Progressive Caucus
• Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program
• End Citizens United
• New Democrat Coalition "Watch List"
• VoteVets

Newspapers

• The Austin Chronicle

Polling

Predictions

Results

District 22

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

Endorsements

Organizations

• Our Revolution

Labor unions

• Communications Workers of America

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Newspapers

• Houston Chronicle

Results

Runoff results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• John B. McElligott

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, including Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil and Mandarin. If elected, Kulkarni would have become the first Asian-American ever to serve in the Texas congressional delegation.

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program
• End Citizens United
• MoveOn

Newspapers

• Houston Chronicle

Predictions

Results

Despite being out-fundraised by Kulkarni, Olson won re-election in the district's closest race since he was first elected in 2008.

District 23

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)

Eliminated in primary

• Judith Ann Canales, former officer of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (D-San Antonio)
• Jay Hulings, former United States attorney for the Western District of Texas
• Ivan Sanchez
• Ricardo Jose Treviño Jr., schoolteacher
• Angela Villescaz

Declined

• Pete Gallego, former U.S. representative

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Organizations

• New Democrat Coalition "Watch List"

Organizations

• Brand New Congress
• Justice Democrats
• Our Revolution

Results

Runoff results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Ruben Corvalan

General election

Endorsements

U.S. executive branch officials

• George W. Bush, 43rd president of the United States

Organizations

• BIPAC
• National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Communications Workers of America
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• Congressional Progressive Caucus
• Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program
• EMILY's List
• End Citizens United
• MoveOn
• VoteVets
• With Honor Fund

Polling

Predictions

Results

Gina Ortiz Jones conceded the race on November 19, 2018, after losing by around 1,150 votes.

District 24

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

Newspapers

• Dallas Morning News

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Jan McDowell, accountant

Eliminated in primary

• Edward Allen
• John Biggan
• Joshua Andrew Imhoff

Endorsements

Newspapers

• Dallas Morning News

Results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Mike Kolls

Eliminated in primary

• Emmanuel Lewis
• Roland Rangel

General election

Endorsements

Newspapers

• Dallas Morning News

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Predictions

Results

District 25

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, and 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

Eliminated in primary

• West Hansen, health care professional
• Chetan Panda
• Chris Perri
• Kathi Thomas, small business owner, former precinct chair for Hays County Democrats, nominee for state senate in 2006 and for this seat in 2016

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO

Newspapers

• The Austin Chronicle

Results

Runoff results

Libertarian primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Desarae Lindsey

General election

Endorsements

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers

Organizations

• End Citizens United

Newspapers

• The Austin Chronicle

Predictions

Results

District 26

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

Eliminated in primary

• Veronica Birkenstock, small business owner

Endorsements

Newspapers

• Dallas Morning News

Results