2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas

none April 2023 February 2026 April 2023 November 2017 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas Texas legislative no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas 2014 November 8, 2016 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas 2018 All 36 Texas seats to the United States House of Representatives 57% Republican Party (United States) 25 25 4,877,605 57.19% 3.09% 320px District results 320px County results Republican #f2b3be 40–50% #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% #d40000 70–80% #AA0000 80–90% #800000 90>% Democratic #B9D7FF 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% #0645b4 80–90% Democratic Party (United States) 11 11 3,160,535 37.06% 3.96% The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas were held on November 8, 2016, to elect 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 2016 presidential 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 1. yes 2 Overview 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Texashttp://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist.exe 1992 – Current ELECTION HISTORY Secretary of State of Texas March 31, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20061108172637/http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist.exe November 8, 2006 dead mdy-all PartyVotesPercentageSeats beforeSeats after+/– Republican 4,877,605 57.19% 25 25 0 Democratic 3,160,535 37.06% 11 11 0 Libertarian 360,066 4.22% 0 0 0 Green 130,254 1.53% 0 0 0 Write-In 66 <0.01% 0 0 - Totals 8,528,526 100.00% 36 36 — District 1 2016 Texas's 1st congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 1 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 1 2018 x150px File:Louie Gohmert official photo 2 (cropped).jpg Louie Gohmert Republican Party (US) 192,434 73.9% File:3x4.svg Shirley McKellar Democratic Party (US) 62,847 24.1% File:2016 Texas's 1st congressional district election by county.svg 230px County resultsGohmert: #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% U.S. Representative Louie Gohmert Republican Party (US) Louie Gohmert Republican Party (US) Texas's 1st congressional district Incumbent Republican Louie Gohmert, who had represented the district since 2004, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 77% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+24. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Louie Gohmert, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Anthony Culler Simon Winston, rancherJeff Awtrey Angelina Co. rancher Simon Winston running for US Congress https://www.ktre.com/story/30365840/angelina-co-rancher-simon-winston-running-for-us-congress/ ktre.com KTRE 6 June 2023 28 October 2013 Results Republican primary resultshttp://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist273_state.htm 2016 Primary Election Official Results, March 1, 2016 Texas Secretary of State June 1, 2016 March 7, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180307141149/http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist273_state.htm live Louie Gohmert (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 96,313 82.0 Simon Winston Republican Party (United States) 16,335 13.9 Anthony Culler Republican Party (United States) 4,879 4.1 117,527 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Shirley McKellar, Army veteran, non-profit businesswoman and nominee for this seat in 2012 & 2014 Results Democratic primary resultshttp://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist233_state.htm 2016 Primary Election Official Results, March 1, 2016 Texas Secretary of State June 1, 2016 June 15, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160615024242/http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist233_state.htm live Shirley J. McKellar Democratic Party (United States) 17,139 100.0 17,139 100.0 General election Endorsements Shirley McKellar (D) Labor unions AFL-CIOTexas AFL-CIO COPE-Endorsed Candidates in 2016 Elections http://www.texasaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=F91300B3-E534-49A5-B5D9-7F6C21F02C17 texasaflcio.org Texas AFL-CIO 8 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160322202204/http://www.texasaflcio.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=F91300B3-E534-49A5-B5D9-7F6C21F02C17 22 March 2016 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2016 House Race Ratings for November 7, 2016 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 12, 2016Safe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2016 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2016-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 7, 2016Safe RNovember 7, 2016 Rothenberg2016 House Ratings (November 3, 2016) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report November 3, 2016Safe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball2016 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-house Sabato's Crystal Ball November 7, 2016 November 7, 2016Safe RNovember 7, 2016RCPBattle for the House 2016 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/house/2016_elections_house_map.html Real Clear Politics October 31, 2016Safe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 1st congressional district, 2016http://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist319_state.htm 2016 General Election, 11/8/2016 Texas Secretary of State December 5, 2016 September 25, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190925063912/https://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist319_state.htm live Louie Gohmert (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 192,434 73.9 Shirley J. McKellar Democratic Party (United States) 62,847 24.1 Phil Gray Libertarian Party (United States) 5,062 2.0 Renee Culler Independent (United States) 66 0.0 260,409 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 2 2016 Texas's 2nd congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 2 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 2 2018 x150px File:Ted Poe, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Ted Poe Republican Party (United States) 168,692 60.6% File:3x4.svg Pat Bryan Democratic Party (United States) 100,231 36.0% U.S. Representative Ted Poe Republican Party (United States) Ted Poe Republican Party (United States) Texas's 2nd congressional district Incumbent Republican Ted Poe, who had represented the district since 2004, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 68% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+16. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ted Poe, incumbent U.S. representative Results Republican primary results Ted Poe (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 75,404 100.0 75,404 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Pat Bryan, retired IT technician Results Democratic primary results Pat Bryan Democratic Party (United States) 25,814 100.0 25,814 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 2nd congressional district, 2016 Ted Poe (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 168,692 60.6 Pat Bryan Democratic Party (United States) 100,231 36.0 James B. Veasaw Libertarian Party (United States) 6,429 2.3 Joshua Darr Green Party (United States) 2,884 1.1 278,236 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 3 2016 Texas's 3rd congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 3 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 3 2018 x150px File:Sam Johnson 113th Congress.jpg Sam Johnson Republican Party (US) 193,684 61.2% File:3x4.svg Adam Bell Democratic Party (US) 109,420 34.6% U.S. Representative Sam Johnson Republican Party (US) Sam Johnson Republican Party (US) Texas's 3rd congressional district The incumbent was Republican Sam Johnson, who had represented the district since 1991. He was re-elected with 82% of the vote in 2014.The district had a PVI of R+17. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Sam Johnson, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Dave Cornette John Slavens, certified public accountant Keith Thurgood, retired U.S. Army major general Declined Scott Turner, state representativehttp://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_27313015/straus-re-elected-speaker-all-ep-votes https://archive.today/20150118143320/http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_27313015/straus-re-elected-speaker-all-ep-votes dead January 18, 2015 San Antonio Republican Joe Straus re-elected speaker with all El Paso votes El Paso Times January 13, 2015 January 15, 2015 Results Republican primary results Sam Johnson (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 65,451 74.6 John Calvin Slavens Republican Party (United States) 10,043 11.5 Keith L. Thurgood Republican Party (United States) 7,173 8.2 David Cornette Republican Party (United States) 5,037 5.7 87,704 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Adam Bell, small business owner Eliminated in primary Michael Filak Results Democratic primary results Adam Bell Democratic Party (United States) 14,270 60.3 Michael Filak Democratic Party (United States) 9,395 39.7 23,665 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 3rd congressional district, 2016 Sam Johnson (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 193,684 61.2 Adam P. Bell Democratic Party (United States) 109,420 34.6 Scott Jameson Libertarian Party (United States) 10,448 3.3 Paul Blair Green Party (United States) 2,915 0.9 316,467 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 4 2016 Texas's 4th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 4 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 4 2018 x150px File:Congressman John Lee Ratcliffe (cropped).jpg John Ratcliffe Republican Party (United States) 216,643 88.0% File:3x4.svg Cody Wommack Libertarian Party (United States) 29,577 12.0% U.S. Representative John Ratcliffe Republican Party (United States) John Ratcliffe Republican Party (United States) Texas's 4th congressional district Incumbent Republican John Ratcliffe, who had represented the district since 2014, ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee John Ratcliffe, incumbent U.S. representativehttp://heralddemocrat.com/news/politics/local-politics/ratcliffe-defeats-gigliotti-race-us-house-seat Ratcliffe defeats Gigliotti in race for U.S. House seat HeraldDemocrat.com March 2, 2016 March 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303102541/http://heralddemocrat.com/news/politics/local-politics/ratcliffe-defeats-gigliotti-race-us-house-seat live Eliminated in primary Lou Gigliotti, auto racing part company owner and candidate for this seat in 2012 & 2014 Ray Hall Results Republican primary results John Ratcliffe (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 77,254 68.0 Lou Gigliotti Republican Party (United States) 23,939 21.1 Ray Hall Republican Party (United States) 12,353 10.9 113,546 100.0 Democratic primary No Democrats filed to run. Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Cody Wommack General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 4th congressional district, 2016 John Ratcliffe (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 216,643 88.0 Cody Wommack Libertarian Party (United States) 29,577 12.0 246,220 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 5 2016 Texas's 5th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 5 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 5 2018 x150px File:Jeb Hensarling 113th Congress.jpg Jeb Hensarling Republican Party (United States) 155,469 80.6% File:3x4.svg Ken Ashby Libertarian Party (United States) 37,406 19.4% U.S. Representative Jeb Hensarling Republican Party (United States) Jeb Hensarling Republican Party (United States) Texas's 5th congressional district The incumbent was Republican Jeb Hensarling, who had represented the district since 2012. He was re-elected with 85% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+17. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jeb Hensarling, incumbent U.S. representative Results Republican primary results Jeb Hensarling (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 73,143 100.0 73,143 100.0 Democratic primary No Democrats filed to run. Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Ken Ashby General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 5th congressional district, 2016 Jeb Hensarling (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 155,469 80.6 Ken Ashby Libertarian Party (United States) 37,406 19.4 192,875 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 6 2016 Texas's 6th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 6 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 6 2018 x150px File:Joe Barton official congressional photo (cropped).jpg Joe Barton Republican Party (US) 159,444 58.3% File:3x4.svg Ruby Faye Woolridge Democratic Party (US) 106,667 39.0% U.S. Representative Joe Barton Republican Party (US) Joe Barton Republican Party (US) File:2012, 2014, and 2016 general elections in Texas' 6th congressional district by county.svg 250px County results Barton: #ed8883 50–60% #d02923 70–80% Texas's 6th congressional district The incumbent was Republican Joe Barton, who had represented the district since 1985. He was re-elected in 2014 with 61% of the vote. The district had a PVI of R+11. His re-election margin increased to 68.7 percent in the 2016 primary. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Joe Barton, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Collin Baker Steven Fowler, business owner Results Republican primary results Joe Barton (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 55,285 68.6 Steven Fowler Republican Party (United States) 17,960 22.3 Collin Baker Republican Party (United States) 7,292 9.1 80,537 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ruby Faye Woolridge, minister, counsellor, and educator Eliminated in primary Don Jaquess, business owner and candidate for this seat in 2012 Jeffrey Roseman Withdrawn David Cozad, software engineer and nominee for this seat in 2010 and 2014http://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/politex-blog/article12938789.html PoliTex: Kay Granger chooses work over recognition Fort Worth Star-Telegram Recio Maria Tinsley Anna M. March 7, 2015 May 29, 2015 Results Democratic primary results Ruby Faye Woolridge Democratic Party (United States) 23,294 69.7 Jeffrey Roseman Democratic Party (United States) 5,993 17.9 Don Jaquess Democratic Party (United States) 4,132 12.4 33,419 100.0 General election Endorsements Ruby Faye Woolridge (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 6th congressional district, 2016 Joe Barton (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 159,444 58.4 Ruby Faye Woolridge Democratic Party (United States) 106,667 39.0 Darrel Smith Jr. Green Party (United States) 7,185 2.6 273,296 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 7 2016 Texas's 7th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 7 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 7 2018 x150px File:John Culberson official portrait (cropped).jpg John Culberson Republican Party (United States) 143,542 56.2% File:James Cargas (cropped).png James Cargas Democratic Party (United States) 111,991 43.8% U.S. Representative John Culberson Republican Party (United States) John Culberson Republican Party (United States) Texas's 7th congressional district Incumbent Republican John Culberson, who had represented the district since 2001, ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee John Culberson, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Maria Espinoza, anti-immigration activist James Lloyd, energy lawyer and former White House national security aide Results Republican primary results John Culberson (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 44,290 57.3 James Lloyd Republican Party (United States) 19,217 24.9 Maria Espinoza Republican Party (United States) 13,793 17.8 77,300 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee James Cargas, energy attorney and nominee for the seat in 2012 and 2014 Results Democratic primary results James Cargas Democratic Party (United States) 24,190 100.0 24,190 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 7th congressional district, 2016 John Culberson (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 143,542 56.2 James Cargas Democratic Party (United States) 111,991 43.8 255,533 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 8 2016 Texas's 8th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 8 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 8 2018 x150px File:Kevin Brady official photo (cropped).jpg Kevin Brady Republican Party (US) 236,379 100.0% U.S. Representative Kevin Brady Republican Party (US) Kevin Brady Republican Party (US) Texas's 8th congressional district Incumbent Republican Kevin Brady, who had represented the district since 1997, ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Kevin Brady, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Andre Dean Craig McMichael, network engineer, Marine Corps veteran and candidate for this seat in 2014 Steve Toth, former state representative Results Republican primary results Kevin Brady (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 65,059 53.4 Steve Toth Republican Party (United States) 45,436 37.3 Craig McMichael Republican Party (United States) 6,050 5.0 Andre Dean Republican Party (United States) 5,233 4.3 121,778 100.0 Democratic primary No Democrats filed to run. General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 8th congressional district, 2016 Kevin Brady (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 236,379 100.0 236,379 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 9 2016 Texas's 9th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 9 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 9 2018 x150px File:Al Green Official (cropped 2).jpg Al Green Democratic Party (United States) 152,032 80.6% File:3x4.svg Jeff Martin Republican Party (United States) 36,491 19.4% U.S. Representative Al Green Democratic Party (United States) Al Green Democratic Party (United States) Texas's 9th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Al Green, who had represented the district since 2004, ran for re-election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Al Green, incumbent U.S. representative Results Democratic primary results Al Green (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 44,487 100.0 44,487 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jeff Martin Results Republican primary results Jeff Martin Republican Party (United States) 11,696 100.0 11,696 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 9th congressional district, 2016 Al Green (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 152,032 80.6 Jeff Martin Republican Party (United States) 36,491 19.4 188,523 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 10 2016 Texas's 10th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 10 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 10 2018 x150px File:Michael McCaul official photo (cropped).jpg Michael McCaul Republican Party (US) 179,221 57.3% File:3x4.svg Tawana Walter-Cadien Democratic Party (US) 120,170 38.5% U.S. Representative Michael McCaul Republican Party (US) Michael McCaul Republican Party (US) Texas's 10th congressional district Incumbent Republican Michael McCaul, who had represented the district since 2005, ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Michael McCaul, incumbent U.S. representative Results Republican primary results Michael McCaul (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 76,646 100.0 76,646 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tawana Walter-Cadien, consultant, registered nurse, MMA Surgery supervisor, quality assurance director and nominee for this seat in 2012 & 2014 Eliminated in primary Scot Gallaher, energy consultant Results Democratic primary results Tawana Walter-Cadien Democratic Party (United States) 22,660 52.0 Scot Gallaher Democratic Party (United States) 20,961 48.0 43,621 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPLikely ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 10th congressional district, 2016 Michael McCaul (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 179,221 57.3 Tawana W. Cadien Democratic Party (United States) 120,170 38.5 Bill Kelsey Libertarian Party (United States) 13,209 4.2 312,600 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 11 2016 Texas's 11th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 11 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 11 2018 x150px File:Mike Conaway, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Mike Conaway Republican Party (United States) 201,871 89.5% File:3x4.svg Nicholas Landholt Libertarian Party (United States) 23,677 10.5% U.S. Representative Mike Conaway Republican Party (United States) Mike Conaway Republican Party (United States) Texas's 11th congressional district The incumbent, Republican Mike Conaway, had represented the district since 2005. He was re-elected with 90% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+31. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mike Conaway, incumbent U.S. representative Results Republican primary results Mike Conaway (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 101,056 100.0 101,056 100.0 Democratic primary No Democrats filed to run. Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Nicholas Landholt General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 11th congressional district, 2016 Mike Conaway (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 201,871 89.5 Nicholas Landholt Libertarian Party (United States) 23,677 10.5 225,548 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 12 2016 Texas's 12th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 12 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 12 2018 x150px File:Kay Granger 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Kay Granger Republican Party (United States) 196,482 69.4% File:3x4.svg Bill Bradshaw Democratic Party (United States) 76,029 26.9% U.S. Representative Kay Granger Republican Party (United States) Kay Granger Republican Party (United States) Texas's 12th congressional district Incumbent Republican Kay Granger, who had represented the district since 1997, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 71% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+19. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Kay Granger, incumbent U.S. representative Results Republican primary results Kay Granger (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 87,329 100 87,329 100 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Bill Bradshaw Results Democratic primary results Bill Bradshaw Democratic Party (United States) 25,839 100.0 25,839 100.0 General election Endorsements Bill Bradshaw (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 12th congressional district, 2016 Kay Granger (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 196,482 69.4 Bill Bradshaw Democratic Party (United States) 76,029 26.9 Ed Colliver Libertarian Party (United States) 10,604 3.7 283,115 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 13 2016 Texas's 13th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 13 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 13 2018 x150px File:Mac Thornberry, Official Portrait, 111th Congress (cropped).jpg Mac Thornberry Republican Party (United States) 199,050 90.0% File:3x4.svg Calvin DeWeese Libertarian Party (United States) 14,725 6.6% U.S. Representative Mac Thornberry Republican Party (United States) Mac Thornberry Republican Party (United States) Texas's 13th congressional district Incumbent Republican Mac Thornberry, who had represented the district since 1995, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 84% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+32. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mac Thornberry, incumbent U.S. representative Results Republican primary results Mac Thornberry (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 98,033 100.0 98,033 100.0 Democratic primary No Democrats filed to run. General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 13th congressional district, 2016 Mac Thornberry (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 199,050 90.0 Calvin DeWeese Libertarian Party (United States) 14,725 6.6 H.F. "Rusty" Tomlinson Green Party (United States) 7,467 3.4 221,242 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 14 2016 Texas's 14th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 14 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 14 2018 x150px File:Randy Weber, official portrait, 114th Congress (cropped).jpg Randy Weber Republican Party (United States) 160,631 61.9% File:3x4.svg Michael Cole Democratic Party (US) 99,054 38.1% U.S. Representative Randy Weber Republican Party (United States) Randy Weber Republican Party (United States) Texas's 14th congressional district Incumbent Republican Randy Weber, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Randy Weber, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Keith Casey, candidate for the 36th district in 2012 Results Republican primary results Randy Weber (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 57,869 84.0 Keith Casey Republican Party (United States) 10,988 16.0 68,857 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Michael K. Cole, educator and nominee for this seat in 2014 Results Democratic primary results Michael Cole Democratic Party (United States) 28,731 100.0 28,731 100.0 General election Endorsements Michael Cole (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPLikely ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 14th congressional district, 2016 Randy Weber (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 160,631 61.9 Michael Cole Democratic Party (United States) 99,054 38.1 259,685 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 15 2016 Texas's 15th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 15 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 15 2018 x150px File:Vicente Gonzalez, Official Portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg Vicente González Democratic Party (United States) 101,712 57.3% File:3x4.svg Tim Westley Republican Party (United States) 66,877 37.7% 2016 general election in Texas' 15th congressional district by precinct.svg Precinct results Gonzalez: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% Westley: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90% U.S. Representative Vicente González Democratic Party (United States) Vicente González Democratic Party (United States) Texas's 15th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Rubén Hinojosa, who had represented the district since 1997, decided to retire.https://www.texastribune.org/2016/02/16/scrambled-race-replace-hinojosa/ A Scrambled Race to Replace Ruben Hinojosa Abby Livingston February 17, 2016 The Texas Tribune October 14, 2021 August 8, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210808235624/https://www.texastribune.org/2016/02/16/scrambled-race-replace-hinojosa/ live He was re-elected in 2014 with 54% of the vote. The district had a PVI of D+5. Democratic primary No candidate received 50% of the vote, so the top two candidates, Vicente Gonzalez and Juan "Sonny" Palacios Jr., faced a run-off election, which Gonzalez won by a large margin. Candidates Nominee Vicente Gonzalez, attorney Eliminated in primary Dolly Elizondo, former Hildago County Democratic Party chairEli Yokley Texas Realtor to Run for Hinojosa Seat http://atr.rollcall.com/texas-realtor-run-hinojosa-seat/ rollcall.com Roll Call 6 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20151206025257/http://atr.rollcall.com/texas-realtor-run-hinojosa-seat/ 6 December 2015 3 December 2015 Juan "Sonny" Palacios Jr., Edinburg school board member Joel Quintanilla, former Hidalgo County commissioner Ruben Ramirez, attorney and candidate for this seat in 2012 Randy Sweeten, accountant Withdrawn Johnny Partain, candidate for this seat in 2012 Declined Rubén Hinojosa, incumbent U.S. representative Results Democratic primary results Vicente Gonzalez Democratic Party (United States) 22,151 42.2 Juan "Sonny" Palacios Jr. Democratic Party (United States) 9,913 19.0 Dolly Elizondo Democratic Party (United States) 8,888 16.9 Joel Quintanilla Democratic Party (United States) 6,152 11.7 Ruben Ramirez Democratic Party (United States) 3,149 6.0 Rance G "Randy" Sweeten Democratic Party (United States) 2,224 4.2 52,477 100.0 Run-off results Democratic primary resultshttps://enrpages.sos.state.tx.us/public/may24_317_state.htm 2016 Primary Runoff Election Unofficial Results, March 24, 2016 Texas Secretary of State June 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160616153255/https://enrpages.sos.state.tx.us/public/may24_317_state.htm June 16, 2016 dead Vicente Gonzalez Democratic Party (United States) 16,071 65.7 Juan "Sonny" Palacios Jr. Democratic Party (United States) 8,379 34.3 24,450 100.0 Republican primary No candidate received 50% of the vote, so the top two candidates, Tim Westley and Ruben Villarreal, faced a run-off election, which Westley won by 29 votes. Candidates Nominee Tim Westley, pastor Eliminated in primary Xavier Salinas, Edinburg school board member Ruben Villarreal, former mayor of Rio Grande City Results Republican primary results Tim Westley Republican Party (United States) 13,164 45.0 Ruben Villarreal Republican Party (United States) 9,349 32.0 Xavier Salinas Republican Party (United States) 6,734 23.0 29,247 100.0 Run-off results Republican primary resultshttps://enrpages.sos.state.tx.us/public/may24_316_state.htm 2016 Primary Runoff Election Unofficial Results, March 24, 2016 Texas Secretary of State June 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160609234650/https://enrpages.sos.state.tx.us/public/may24_316_state.htm June 9, 2016 dead mdy-all Tim Westley Republican Party (United States) 1,384 50.5 Ruben Villarreal Republican Party (United States) 1,355 49.5 2,739 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 15th congressional district, 2016 Vicente Gonzalez Democratic Party (United States) 101,712 57.3 Tim Westley Republican Party (United States) 66,877 37.7 Vanessa S. Tijerina Green Party (United States) 5,448 3.1 Ross Lynn Leone Libertarian Party (United States) 3,442 1.9 177,479 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 16 2016 Texas's 16th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 16 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 16 2018 x150px File:Beto O'Rourke, Official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped 2).jpg Beto O'Rourke Democratic Party (United States) 150,228 85.7% File:3x4.svg Jaime Perez Libertarian Party (United States) 17,491 10.0% U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke Democratic Party (United States) Beto O'Rourke Democratic Party (United States) Texas's 16th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Beto O'Rourke, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Beto O'Rourke, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Ben Mendoza, candidate for this seat in 2012 Results Democratic primary results Beto O'Rourke (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 40,051 85.6 Ben Mendoza Democratic Party (United States) 6,749 14.4 46,800 100.0 General election No Republican ran for this seat, leaving only Libertarian and Green party opposition. Endorsements Beto O'Rourke (D) Organizations New Democrat CoalitionMembers http://www.newdempac.com/ newdempac.com/ New Democrat Coalition Political Action Committee 29 September 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161031171229/http://www.newdempac.com/ 31 October 2016 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 16th congressional district, 2016 Beto O'Rourke (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 150,228 85.7 Jaime O. Perez Libertarian Party (United States) 17,491 10.0 Mary L. Gourdoux Green Party (United States) 7,510 4.3 175,229 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 17 2016 Texas's 17th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 17 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 17 2018 x150px File:Bill Flores 113th Congress.jpg Bill Flores Republican Party (US) 149,417 60.8% File:3x4.svg William Matta Democratic Party (US) 86,603 35.2% U.S. Representative Bill Flores Republican Party (US) Bill Flores Republican Party (US) File:2016 general election in Texas' 17th congressional district by county.svg 250px County results Flores: #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00000 80–90% Matta: #678cd7 60–70% Texas's 17th congressional district Incumbent Republican Bill Flores, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bill Flores, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Ralph Patterson, former chair of the McLennan County Republican Party Kaleb Sims, businessman Results Republican primary results Bill Flores (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 60,502 72.4 Ralph Patterson Republican Party (United States) 15,411 18.5 Kaleb Sims Republican Party (United States) 7,634 9.1 83,547 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee William Matta Results Democratic primary results William Matta Democratic Party (United States) 27,639 100.0 27,639 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 17th congressional district, 2016 Bill Flores (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 149,417 60.8 William Matta Democratic Party (United States) 86,603 35.2 Clark Patterson Libertarian Party (United States) 9,708 4.0 245,728 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 18 2016 Texas's 18th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 18 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 18 2018 x150px File:Sheila Jackson Lee 113th Congress.jpg Sheila Jackson Lee Democratic Party (United States) 150,157 73.5% File:3x4.svg Lori Bartley Republican Party (United States) 48,306 23.6% U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee Democratic Party (United States) Sheila Jackson Lee Democratic Party (United States) Texas's 18th congressional district Incumbent, Democrat Sheila Jackson Lee, who had represented the district since 1995, ran for re-election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Sheila Jackson Lee, incumbent U.S. representative Results Democratic primary results Sheila Jackson Lee (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 46,113 100.0 46,113 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Lori Bartley, small business owner and certified mediator Eliminated in primary Sharon Fisher, retired small business owner Reggie Gonzales, Ava Pate, cosmetologist Results No candidate achieved 50% of the vote, so Lori Bartley and Reggie Gonzales faced each other in a run-off, which Lori Bartley won by a margin of 58–42. Republican primary results Lori Bartley Republican Party (United States) 5,691 33.7 Reggie Gonzales Republican Party (United States) 5,587 33.1 Sharon Joy Fisher Republican Party (United States) 4,414 26.1 Ava Pate Republican Party (United States) 1,204 7.1 16,896 100.0 Run-off results Republican primary results Lori Bartley Republican Party (United States) 1,491 57.6 Reggie Gonzales Republican Party (United States) 1,096 42.4 2,587 100.0 General election Endorsements Sheila Jackson Lee (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 18th congressional district, 2016 Sheila Jackson Lee (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 150,157 73.5 Lori Bartley Republican Party (United States) 48,306 23.6 Thomas Kleven Green Party (United States) 5,845 2.9 204,308 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 19 2016 Texas's 19th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 19 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 19 2018 x150px File:Jodey Arrington, official portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg Jodey Arrington Republican Party (United States) 176,314 86.7% File:3x4.svg Troy Bonar Libertarian Party (United States) 17,376 8.5% U.S. Representative Randy Neugebauer Republican Party (United States) Jodey Arrington Republican Party (United States) Texas's 19th congressional district Incumbent Republican Randy Neugebauer, who had represented the district since 2003, opted to retire. He was re-elected in 2014 with 77 percent of the vote. The district had a PVI of R+26. Republican primary Lubbock Mayor Glen Robertson announced in January 2015 that he was considering running against Neugebauer in the 2016 Republican primary. He cited unhappiness with what he said was Neugebauer's failure to bolster the cotton industry.http://www.kcbd.com/story/27936650/lubbock-mayor-considering-bid-for-19th-congressional-seat Lubbock mayor considering bid for 19th congressional seat KCBD January 26, 2015 January 27, 2015 January 29, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150129080938/http://www.kcbd.com/story/27936650/lubbock-mayor-considering-bid-for-19th-congressional-seat live In March, Robertson said that he would not run for Congress and instead run once more for mayor.http://lubbockonline.com/local-news/2015-03-03/robertson-not-running-congress-will-seek-another-term-mayor#.VTGFW_nF9L0 Robertson not running for Congress; will seek another term as mayor Lubbock Avalanche-Journal March 3, 2015 April 17, 2015 April 18, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150418022955/http://lubbockonline.com/local-news/2015-03-03/robertson-not-running-congress-will-seek-another-term-mayor#.VTGFW_nF9L0 live After Neugebauer decided to retire, Robertson entered the congressional race and withdrew from consideration for another term as mayor. Candidates Nominee Jodey Arrington, former official in the George W. Bush administration, former vice chancellor at Texas Tech University and candidate for state senate in 2014Matt Dotray Jodey Arrington plans on running for Congressional District 19 http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-10-13/jodey-arrington-plans-running-congressional-district-19 lubbockonline.com Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 8 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160126042253/http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-10-13/jodey-arrington-plans-running-congressional-district-19#.Vqb0wnbP2Uk 26 January 2016 13 October 2015 Eliminated in primary Jason Corley, business owner Greg Garrett, president and CEO of Platinum BankLubbock realtor, bank CEO Greg Garrett announces run for Neugebauer seat https://www.kcbd.com/story/30110809/lubbock-realtor-bank-ceo-greg-garrett-announces-run-for-neugebauer-seat/ kcbd.com KCBD 8 June 2023 25 September 2015 John Key, veterinarian and retired US Army colonel Donald May, doctorDonald May Announces Bid for Congress http://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/donald-may-announces-bid-for-congress everythinglubbock.com 8 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20151016143604/http://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/donald-may-announces-bid-for-congress 16 October 2015 14 October 2016 Glen Robertson, mayor of LubbockShaley Sanders Mayor Robertson to run for Congressman Neugebauer's seat https://www.kcbd.com/story/30249448/mayor-robertson-to-run-for-congressman-neugebauers-seat/ kcbd.com KCBD 8 June 2023 13 October 2015 Michael Bob Starr, retired Air Force colonel DeRenda Warren, director of nursing at BrightStarMatt Dotray Director of nursing in Smyer announces U.S. District 19 candidacy http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-10-21/director-nursing-smyer-announces-us-district-19-candidacy lubbockonline.com Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 8 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20151031072518/http://lubbockonline.com/filed-online/2015-10-21/director-nursing-smyer-announces-us-district-19-candidacy#.VjRtDXbP2Uk 31 October 2015 21 October 2016 Withdrawn Don Parrish, farmer (endorsed Starr)Don Parrish Parrish on West Texas http://donparrish.tumblr.com/ 8 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160323065616/http://donparrish.tumblr.com/ 23 March 2016 Declined Randy Neugebauer, incumbent U.S. representative Endorsements Jodey Arrington Statewide officials Rick Perry, former governor of Texas (run-off)Denise Marquez Former Gov. Perry endorses Arrington in U.S. House 19 runoff during Lubbock visit http://lubbockonline.com/local-news/2016-04-11/former-gov-perry-endorses-arrington-us-house-19-runoff-during-lubbock-visit lubbockonline.com Lubbock Avalanche-Journal 8 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160415162844/http://lubbockonline.com/local-news/2016-04-11/former-gov-perry-endorses-arrington-us-house-19-runoff-during-lubbock-visit#.VxEWzXbP2Uk 15 April 2016 11 April 2016 Results None of the nine candidates obtained a majority in the Republican primary on March 1. Robertson led the field but had to face a run-off challenge against Arrington. Republican primary results Glen Robertson Republican Party (United States) 27,868 26.8 Jodey Arrington Republican Party (United States) 27,013 25.9 Michael Bob Starr Republican Party (United States) 22,303 21.4 Donald R. May Republican Party (United States) 9,616 9.2 Greg Garrett Republican Party (United States) 8,309 8.0 Jason Corley Republican Party (United States) 2,558 2.5 DeRenda Warren Republican Party (United States) 2,323 2.2 Don Parrish Republican Party (United States) 2,197 2.1 John C. Key Republican Party (United States) 1,959 1.9 104,146 100.0 Run-off results Arrington had trailed Robertson by fewer than one thousand votes in the first round, but he won the run-off. Republican primary results Jodey Arrington Republican Party (United States) 25,322 53.7 Glen Robertson Republican Party (United States) 21,832 46.3 47,154 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 19th congressional district, 2016 Jodey Arrington Republican Party (United States) 176,314 86.7 Troy Bonar Libertarian Party (United States) 17,376 8.5 Mark Lawson Green Party (United States) 9,785 4.8 203,475 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 20 2016 Texas's 20th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 20 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 20 2018 x150px File:Joaquin Castro, official portrait, 113th Congress (3x4).jpg Joaquín Castro Democratic Party (United States) 149,640 79.7% File:3x4.svg Jeffrey Blunt Libertarian Party (United States) 29,055 15.5% U.S. Representative Joaquín Castro Democratic Party (United States) Joaquín Castro Democratic Party (United States) Texas's 20th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Joaquín Castro, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 76% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+6. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Joaquín Castro, incumbent U.S. representative Results Democratic primary results Joaquín Castro (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 42,163 100.0 42,163 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Joaquin Castro (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations New Democrat Coalition Results Texas's 20th congressional district, 2016 Joaquin Castro (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 149,640 79.7 Jeffrey C. Blunt Libertarian Party (United States) 29,055 15.5 Paul Pipkin Green Party (United States) 8,974 4.8 187,669 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 21 2016 Texas's 21st congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 21 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 21 2018 x150px File:Lamarsmith (cropped).jpg Lamar Smith Republican Party (United States) 202,967 57.0% File:3x4.svg Tom Wakely Democratic Party (US) 129,765 36.5% U.S. Representative Lamar Smith Republican Party (United States) Lamar Smith Republican Party (United States) Texas's 21st congressional district Incumbent Republican Lamar Smith, who had represented the district since 1987, ran for re-election. The district had a PVI of R+11. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Lamar Smith, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Matt McCall, small business owner and candidate for this seat in 2014 John Murphy, software engineer Todd Phelps, businessman Results Republican primary results Lamar Smith (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 69,866 60.1 Matt McCall Republican Party (United States) 33,624 28.9 Todd Phelps Republican Party (United States) 6,597 5.7 John Murphy Republican Party (United States) 6,200 5.3 116,287 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Thomas Wakely, hospice chaplain Eliminated in primary Tejas Vakil, commercial real-estate company owner Results Democratic primary results Tom Wakely Democratic Party (United States) 29,632 59.0 Tejas Vakil Democratic Party (United States) 20,595 41.0 50,227 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Tom Wakely (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Texas's 21st congressional district, 2016 Lamar Smith (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 202,967 57.0 Tom Wakely Democratic Party (United States) 129,765 36.5 Mark Loewe Libertarian Party (United States) 14,735 4.1 Antonio "Tony" Diaz Green Party (United States) 8,564 2.4 356,031 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 22 2016 Texas's 22nd congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 22 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 22 2018 x150px File:Pete Olson official congressional photo (cropped 2).jpg Pete Olson Republican Party (United States) 181,864 59.5% File:3x4.svg Mark Gibson Democratic Party (United States) 123,679 40.5% U.S. Representative Pete Olson Republican Party (United States) Pete Olson Republican Party (United States) Texas's 22nd congressional district Incumbent Republican Pete Olson, who had represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Pete Olson, incumbent U.S. representative Results Republican primary results Pete Olson (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 73,375 100.0 73,375 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mark Gibson, attorney and candidate for this seat in 2014 Eliminated in primary A. R. Hassan Results Democratic primary results Mark Gibson Democratic Party (United States) 23,084 76.2 A. R. Hassan Democratic Party (United States) 7,226 23.8 30,310 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 22nd congressional district, 2016 Pete Olson (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 181,864 59.5 Mark Gibson Democratic Party (United States) 123,679 40.5 305,543 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 23 2016 Texas's 23rd congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 23 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 23 2018 x150px File:Will Hurd 114th Congress.jpg Will Hurd Republican Party (United States) 110,577 48.3% File:Pete P. Gallego 113th Congress.jpg Pete Gallego Democratic Party (United States) 107,526 47.0% File:2016 general election in Texas' 23rd congressional district.svg County results Hurd: #ed8883 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00000 80–90% Gallego: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #416fcd 70–80% #3357a2 80–90% U.S. Representative Will Hurd Republican Party (United States) Will Hurd Republican Party (United States) Texas's 23rd congressional district Incumbent Republican Will Hurd, who had represented the district since 2015, ran for re-election. He was elected in 2014, when he narrowly unseated the Democratic incumbent Pete Gallego. The district had a PVI of R+3. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Will Hurd, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary William Peterson Results Republican primary results Will Hurd (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 39,870 82.2 William "Hart" Peterson Republican Party (United States) 8,628 17.8 48,498 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Pete Gallego, former U.S. representativehttps://www.texastribune.org/2015/04/02/pette-gallego-will-run-against-will-hurd-again/ Gallego to Seek Rematch With U.S. Rep. Hurd The Texas Tribune Livingston Abby April 2, 2015 April 3, 2015 April 4, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150404142240/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/04/02/pette-gallego-will-run-against-will-hurd-again/ live Eliminated in primary Lee Keenen, doctor Results Democratic primary results Pete Gallego Democratic Party (United States) 43,223 88.4 Lee Keenen Democratic Party (United States) 5,688 11.6 48,911 100.0 General election Campaign Hurd publicly declined to endorse Donald Trump, explaining that Trump must earn his support. On May 6, 2016, Hurd said, “Until the presumptive nominee shows he can respect women and minorities and presents a clear plan to protect our homeland, I am going to reserve my endorsement. I hope in the next seven months he can show this because I am not supporting Hillary Clinton.”Katie Leslie Rep. Will Hurd keeping distance from Donald Trump, pushing back against Pete Gallego attack ads http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/2016/05/rep-will-hurd-keeping-distance-from-donald-trump-pushes-back-against-pete-gallego-attack-ads.html/ dallasnews.com The Dallas Morning News 8 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160509150454/http://trailblazersblog.dallasnews.com/2016/05/rep-will-hurd-keeping-distance-from-donald-trump-pushes-back-against-pete-gallego-attack-ads.html/ 9 May 2016 Endorsements Will Hurd (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" ProgramCandidates http://www.electgoppatriots.org/ electgoppatriots.org/ National Republican Congressional Committee 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161001000506/http://www.electgoppatriots.org/ 1 October 2016 Pete Gallego (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramDCCC 2016 Red to Blue Races https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/2016dcccredtoblue?amount=25&refcode=red2blue16 actblue.com DCCC 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20201008000646/https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/2016dcccredtoblue?amount=25&refcode=red2blue16 8 October 2020 New Democrat Coalition2016 Cycle NewDemPAC-Endorsed Candidates Updated October https://www.dropbox.com/s/2ut31mcl2km4g2e/2016%20Cycle%20NewDemPAC-Endorsed%20Candidates%20Updated%20October.pdf?dl=0 dropbox.com New Democrat Coalition Political Action Committee 29 September 2023 October 2016 Debates Complete video of debate, October 27, 2016 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsTossupNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergTossupNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D flipNovember 7, 2016RCPTossupOctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 23rd congressional district, 2016 Will Hurd (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 110,577 48.3 Pete Gallego Democratic Party (United States) 107,526 47.0 Ruben S. Corvalan Libertarian Party (United States) 10,862 4.7 228,965 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 24 2016 Texas's 24th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 24 2014 November 8, 2016 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 24 2018 Texas's 24th congressional district x150px Kenny Marchant Official (cropped).jpg Kenny Marchant Republican Party (United States) 154,845 56.2% File:Jan McDowell (3x4).jpg Jan McDowell Democratic Party (United States) 108,389 39.3% File:2016_Cartogram_TX-24.png U.S. Representative Kenny Marchant Republican Party (United States) Kenny Marchant Republican Party (United States) Texas's 24th congressional district Incumbent Republican Kenny Marchant, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 65% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+13. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Kenny Marchant, incumbent U.S. representative Results Republican primary results Kenny Marchant (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 67,412 100.0 67,412 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jan McDowell, accountant Results Democratic primary results Jan McDowell Democratic Party (United States) 27,803 100.0 27,803 100.0 General election Endorsements Jan McDowell (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 24th congressional district, 2016 Kenny Marchant (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 154,845 56.2 Jan McDowell Democratic Party (United States) 108,389 39.3 Mike Kolls Libertarian Party (United States) 8,625 3.1 Kevin McCormick Green Party (United States) 3,776 1.4 275,635 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 25 2016 Texas's 25th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 25 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 25 2018 x150px File:Roger Williams official congressional photo (3x4).jpg Roger Williams Republican Party (US) 180,988 58.4% File:3x4.svg Kathi Thomas Democratic Party (US) 117,073 37.7% U.S. Representative Roger Williams Republican Party (US) Roger Williams Republican Party (US) File:2016 general election in Texas' 25th congressional district.svg 180px County results Williams: #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00000 80–90% Thomas: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% Texas's 25th congressional district Incumbent, Republican Roger Williams, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 60% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+12. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Roger Williams, incumbent U.S. representative Results Republican primary results Roger Williams (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 83,965 100.0 83,965 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Kathi Thomas, small business owner, former precinct chair for Hays County Democrats and nominee for state senate in 2006 Results Democratic primary results Kathi Thomas Democratic Party (United States) 44,633 100.0 44,633 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 25th congressional district, 2016 Roger Williams (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 180,988 58.4 Kathi Thomas Democratic Party (United States) 117,073 37.7 Loren Marc Schneiderman Libertarian Party (United States) 12,135 3.9 310,196 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 26 2016 Texas's 26th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 26 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 26 2018 x150px File:Michael Burgess official photo.jpg Michael C. Burgess Republican Party (United States) 211,730 66.4% File:3x4.svg Eric Mauck Democratic Party (United States) 94,507 29.6% U.S. Representative Michael C. Burgess Republican Party (United States) Michael C. Burgess Republican Party (United States) Texas's 26th congressional district Incumbent Republican Michael C. Burgess, who had represented the district since 2003, ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Michael C. Burgess, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Micah Beebe, realtor Joel A. Krause, small business owner Results Republican primary results Michael C. Burgess (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 73,607 79.4 Joel A. Krause Republican Party (United States) 13,201 14.2 Micah Beebe Republican Party (United States) 5,942 6.4 92,750 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Eric Mauck Results Democratic primary results Eric Mauck Democratic Party (United States) 24,816 100.0 24,816 100.0 General election Endorsements Eric Mauck (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 26th congressional district, 2016 Michael C. Burgess (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 211,730 66.4 Eric Mauck Democratic Party (United States) 94,507 29.6 Mark Boler Libertarian Party (United States) 12,843 4.0 319,080 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 27 2016 Texas's 27th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 27 2014 2018 Texas's 27th congressional district special election 2018 (special) x150px File:Blake Farenthold, Official Portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg Blake Farenthold Republican Party (US) 142,251 61.7% File:3x4.svg Raul Barrera Democratic Party (US) 88,329 38.3% U.S. Representative Blake Farenthold Republican Party (US) Blake Farenthold Republican Party (US) Texas's 27th congressional district Incumbent Republican Blake Farenthold, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. He was re-elected in 2014 with 64% of the vote. The district had a PVI of R+13. Republican primary John Harrington, president and founder of firearms retailer Shield Tactical, announced a primary challenge of Farenthold in May 2015.http://www.ammoland.com/2015/05/shield-tacticals-john-w-harrington-is-running-for-congress/ Shield Tactical's John W. Harrington is Running for Congress Ammoland Stakes Justin May 8, 2015 October 21, 2015 October 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151007211611/http://www.ammoland.com/2015/05/shield-tacticals-john-w-harrington-is-running-for-congress/ live The Texas Tribune reported that Harrington had the capacity to self-fund a race.http://www.texastribune.org/2015/06/21/congressman-track-tea-party-challenges/ 3 Texas Congressmen Anticipating Tea Party Challengers The Texas Tribune Livingston Abby June 21, 2015 October 21, 2015 October 11, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151011214525/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/06/21/congressman-track-tea-party-challenges/ live In August 2015 he announced that he was withdrawing because of lingering effects of a motorcycle crash.https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2015/aug/12/us-congressional-candidate-from-shiner-withdraws/ US Congressional candidate from Shiner withdraws The Victoria Advocate August 12, 2015 October 21, 2015 September 28, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150928181509/http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2015/aug/12/us-congressional-candidate-from-shiner-withdraws/ live Candidates Nominee Blake Farenthold, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Gregg Deeb, retired Marine lieutenant colonel Withdrawn John Harrington, president and founder of firearms retailer Shield Tactical Results Republican primary results Blake Farenthold (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 42,195 55.9 Gregg Deeb Republican Party (United States) 33,280 44.1 75,475 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Raul Barrera, court security officer at Corpus Christi's Federal Courthouse Eliminated in primary Ray Madrigal, business owner Wayne Raasch, candidate for state representative in 2010 Declined Nelda Martinez, mayor of Corpus Christihttp://www.texastribune.org/2015/03/27/ex-congressmans-son-mulls-challenging-farenthold/ Former Congressman's Son Mulls Challenging Farenthold The Texas Tribune Livingston Abby March 27, 2015 May 29, 2015 May 28, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150528064143/http://www.texastribune.org/2015/03/27/ex-congressmans-son-mulls-challenging-farenthold/ live Solomon Ortiz Jr., former state representative Results Democratic primary results Raul (Roy) Barrera Democratic Party (United States) 15,939 50.3 Ray Madrigal Democratic Party (United States) 11,157 35.2 Wayne Raasch Democratic Party (United States) 4,570 14.5 31,666 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 27th congressional district, 2016 Blake Farenthold (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 142,251 61.7 Raul (Roy) Barrera Democratic Party (United States) 88,329 38.3 230,580 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 28 2016 Texas's 28th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 28 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 28 2018 x150px File:Henry Cuellar, official portrait, 115th congress (cropped).jpg Henry Cuellar Democratic Party (United States) 122,086 66.2% File:3x4.svg Zeffen Hardin Republican Party (United States) 57,740 31.3% File:2016 general election in Texas' 28th congressional district.svg 170px County resultsCuellar: #7996E2 50–60% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% Hardin: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar Democratic Party (United States) Henry Cuellar Democratic Party (United States) Texas's 28th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Henry Cuellar, who had represented the district since 2005, ran for re-election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Henry Cuellar, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary William Hayward, ostrich rancher and Republican nominee for this seat in 2012 Results Democratic primary results Henry Cuellar (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 49,993 89.8 William R. Hayward Democratic Party (United States) 5,683 10.2 55,676 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Zeffen Hardin, Marine Corps veteran Results Republican primary results Zeffen Hardin Republican Party (United States) 21,614 100.0 21,614 100.0 General election Endorsements Henry Cuellar (D) Organizations New Democrat Coalition Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 28th congressional district, 2016 Henry Cuellar (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 122,086 66.2 Zeffen Hardin Republican Party (United States) 57,740 31.3 Michael D. Cary Green Party (United States) 4,616 2.5 184,442 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 29 2016 Texas's 29th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 29 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 29 2018 x150px File:Rep. Gene Green (cropped).jpg Gene Green Democratic Party (United States) 95,649 72.5% File:3x4.svg Julio Garza Republican Party (United States) 31,646 24.0% U.S. Representative Gene Green Democratic Party (United States) Gene Green Democratic Party (United States) Texas's 29th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Gene Green, who had represented the district since 1993, ran for re-election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Gene Green, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Adrian Garcia, former sheriff of Harris County Dominique Garcia, small business owner and real estate agent Results Democratic primary results Gene Green (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 17,814 57.4 Adrian Garcia Democratic Party (United States) 11,972 38.6 Dominique Garcia Democratic Party (United States) 1,224 4.0 31,010 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Julio Garza, insurance agent Eliminated in primary Robert Schafranek Results Republican primary results Julio Garza Republican Party (United States) 7,421 59.1 Robert Schafranek Republican Party (United States) 5,139 40.9 12,560 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Gene Green (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Texas's 29th congressional district, 2016 Gene Green (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 95,649 72.5 Julio Garza Republican Party (United States) 31,646 24.0 N. Ruben Perez Libertarian Party (United States) 3,234 2.4 James Partsch-Galvan Green Party (United States) 1,453 1.1 131,982 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 30 2016 Texas's 30th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 30 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 30 2018 x150px File:Eddie Bernice Johnson, official portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg Eddie Bernice Johnson Democratic Party (United States) 170,502 77.9% File:3x4.svg Charles Lingerfelt Republican Party (United States) 41,518 19.0% U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson Democratic Party (United States) Eddie Bernice Johnson Democratic Party (United States) Texas's 30th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Eddie Bernice Johnson, who had represented the district since 1993, ran for re-election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Eddie Bernice Johnson, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Barbara Mallory Caraway, former state representative and candidate for this seat in 2012 and 2014 Brandon J. Vance, admissions counselor Results Democratic primary results Eddie Bernice Johnson (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 44,527 69.4 Barbara Mallory Caraway Democratic Party (United States) 15,273 23.8 Brandon J. Vance Democratic Party (United States) 4,339 6.8 64,139 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Charles Lingerfelt, teacher and principal Results Republican primary results Charles Lingerfelt Republican Party (United States) 14,234 100.0 14,234 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 30th congressional district, 2016 Eddie Bernice Johnson (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 170,502 77.9 Charles Lingerfelt Republican Party (United States) 41,518 19.0 Jarrett R. Woods Libertarian Party (United States) 4,753 2.2 Thom Prentice Green Party (United States) 2,053 0.9 218,826 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 31 2016 Texas's 31st congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 31 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 31 2018 x150px File:Rep. John Carter (RTX) (cropped).jpg John Carter Republican Party (United States) 166,060 58.3% File:3x4.svg Mike Clark Democratic Party (United States) 103,852 36.5% File:3x4.svg Scott Ballard Libertarian Party (United States) 14,676 5.2% File:2016 general election in Texas' 31st congressional district.svg 200px County results Carter: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% U.S. Representative John Carter Republican Party (United States) John Carter Republican Party (United States) Texas's 31st congressional district Incumbent Republican John Carter, who had represented the district since 2003, ran for re-election. Republican primary Candidates Nominee John Carter, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Mike Sweeney, software company founder and president Results Republican primary results John Carter (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 62,817 71.3 Mike Sweeney Republican Party (United States) 25,306 28.7 88,123 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mike Clark, technology sector employee Results Democratic primary results Mike Clark Democratic Party (United States) 28,002 100.0 28,002 100.0 Libertarian primary Candidates Nominee Scott Ballard, nominee for this seat in 2014 and the 11th district in 2012 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 31st congressional district, 2016 John Carter (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 166,060 58.3 Mike Clark Democratic Party (United States) 103,852 36.5 Scott Ballard Libertarian Party (United States) 14,676 5.2 284,588 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 32 2016 Texas's 32nd congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 32 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 32 2018 x150px File:Pete Sessions official photo (cropped).jpg Pete Sessions Republican Party (United States) 162,868 71.1% File:3x4.svg Ed Rankin Libertarian Party (United States) 43,490 19.0% File:3x4.svg Gary Stuard Green Party (United States) 22,813 9.9% Texas 32nd 2016.svg 230px County results Sessions: #D72F30 70–80% U.S. Representative Pete Sessions Republican Party (United States) Pete Sessions Republican Party (United States) Texas's 32nd congressional district Incumbent Republican Pete Sessions, who had represented the district since 2003, and previously represented the 5th district from 1997 to 2003, ran for re-election against no Democratic opponent. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Pete Sessions, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Paul Brown, Marine Corps veteran Russ Ramsland, co-owner of Allied Security Operations Group Cherie Myint Roughneen Results Republican primary results Pete Sessions (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 49,813 61.4 Russ Ramsland Republican Party (United States) 19,203 23.7 Paul Brown Republican Party (United States) 9,488 11.7 Cherie Myint Roughneen Republican Party (United States) 2,601 3.2 81,105 100.0 Democratic primary No Democrats filed to run. General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 32nd congressional district, 2016 Pete Sessions (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 162,868 71.1 Ed Rankin Libertarian Party (United States) 43,490 19.0 Gary Stuard Green Party (United States) 22,813 9.9 229,171 100.0 Republican Party (United States) District 33 2016 Texas's 33rd congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 33 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 33 2018 x150px File:Marc Veasey official photo (cropped).jpg Marc Veasey Democratic Party (United States) 93,147 73.7% File:3x4.svg M. Mark Mitchell Republican Party (United States) 33,222 26.3% U.S. Representative Marc Veasey Democratic Party (United States) Marc Veasey Democratic Party (United States) Texas's 33rd congressional district Incumbent Democrat Marc Veasey, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Marc Veasey, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Carlos Quintanilla, business owner, activist and candidate for this seat in 2012 Results Democratic primary results Marc Veasey (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 20,526 63.4 Carlos Quintanilla Democratic Party (United States) 11,846 36.6 32,372 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Mark Mitchell, physician, attorney, and business owner Eliminated in primary Bruce Chadwick Results Republican primary results M. Mark Mitchell Republican Party (United States) 6,411 52.4 Bruce Chadwick Republican Party (United States) 5,831 47.6 12,242 100.0 General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Endorsements Marc Veasey (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Results Texas's 33rd congressional district, 2016 Marc Veasey (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 93,147 73.7 M. Mark Mitchell Republican Party (United States) 33,222 26.3 126,369 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 34 2016 Texas's 34th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 34 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 34 2018 x150px File:Filemon Vela, Official Portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Filemon Vela Jr. Democratic Party (United States) 104,638 62.7% File:3x4.svg Rey Gonzalez Jr. Republican Party (United States) 62,323 37.3% 2016 Texas's 34th congressional district election results map by county.svg 100px County resultsVela: #7996E2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%Gonzalez: #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% U.S. Representative Filemon Vela Jr. Democratic Party (United States) Filemon Vela Jr. Democratic Party (United States) Texas's 34th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Filemon Vela Jr., who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Filemon Vela Jr., incumbent U.S. representative Results Democratic primary results Filemon Vela Jr. (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 41,414 100.0 41,414 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Rey Gonzalez Jr., attorney Eliminated in primary William "Willie" Vaden Results Republican primary results Rey Gonzalez Jr. Republican Party (United States) 12,532 50.6 William "Willie" Vaden Republican Party (United States) 12,253 49.4 24,785 100.0 General election Endorsements Filemon Vela Jr. (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 34th congressional district, 2016 Filemon Vela Jr. (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 104,638 62.7 Rey Gonzalez Jr. Republican Party (United States) 62,323 37.3 166,961 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 35 2016 Texas's 35th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 35 2018 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 35 2014 x150px File:Lloyd Doggett, Official Portrait, c112th Congress.jpg Lloyd Doggett Democratic Party (US) 124,612 63.1% File:3x4.svg Susan Narvaiz Republican Party (US) 62,384 31.6% U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett Democratic Party (US) Lloyd Doggett Democratic Party (US) File:2012 general election in Texas' 35th congressional district by county.svg County results Doggett: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #416fcd 70–80% Narvaiz: #e55751 60–70% Texas's 35th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Lloyd Doggett, who had represented the district since 2013, having served in Congress since 1995. He was elected with 63% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+11. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Lloyd Doggett, incumbent U.S. representative Results Democratic primary results Lloyd Doggett (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 41,189 100.0 41,189 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Susan Narvaiz, former mayor of San Marcos and nominee for this seat in 2012 & 2014 Results Republican primary results Susan Narvaiz Republican Party (United States) 22,549 100.0 22,549 100.0 General election Endorsements Lloyd Doggett (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 35th congressional district, 2016 Lloyd Doggett (incumbent) Democratic Party (United States) 124,612 63.1 Susan Narvaiz Republican Party (United States) 62,384 31.6 Rhett Rosenquest Smith Libertarian Party (United States) 6,504 3.2 Scott Trimble Green Party (United States) 4,076 2.1 197,576 100.0 Democratic Party (United States) District 36 2016 Texas's 36th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 36 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 36 2018 x150px File:Brian Babin 115th Congress 2.jpg Brian Babin Republican Party (United States) 193,675 88.6% File:3x4.svg Hal J. Ridley Jr. Green Party (United States) 24,890 11.4% U.S. Representative Brian Babin Republican Party (United States) Brian Babin Republican Party (United States) Texas's 36th congressional district Incumbent Republican Brian Babin, who had represented the district since 2015, when Steve Stockman vacated the seat after a failed campaign for the United States Senate, ran for re-election. He was elected with 76 percent of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+25. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Brian Babin, incumbent U.S. representativehttp://www.orangeleader.com/2015/11/27/dr-brian-babin-announces-re-election-for-congress-for-texas-36th-congressional-district/ Dr. Brian Babin announces re-election for Congress for Texas' 36th Congressional District The Orange Leader November 27, 2015 December 4, 2015 December 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151205034941/http://www.orangeleader.com/2015/11/27/dr-brian-babin-announces-re-election-for-congress-for-texas-36th-congressional-district/ live Withdrawn Dwayne Stovall, bridge construction contractor, school board member from Cleveland, candidate for U.S. Senate in 2014 and the Texas House of Representatives in 2012 (suspended campaign in December 2015)http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/deer_park/news/stovall-dropping-out-of-race-for-congressional-district/article_79ddf34d-6c35-5f46-a3ba-09556dc02c0c.html Stovall dropping out of race for Congressional District 36 The Deer Park Broadcaster Brashier Vanessa December 2, 2015 December 14, 2015 Results Republican primary results Brian Babin (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 80,649 100.0 80,649 100.0 Democratic primary No Democrats ran for the seat. General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Texas's 36th congressional district, 2016 Brian Babin (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 193,675 88.6 Hal J. Ridley Jr. Green Party (United States) 24,890 11.4 218,565 100.0 Republican Party (United States) References 30em External links U.S. House elections in Texas, 2016 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Texas 2016 House of Representatives