2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas

none February 2026 September 2023 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas Texas legislative no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas 2004 All 32 Texas seats to the United States House of Representatives November 5, 2002 Democratic Party (United States) 17 17 1,885,178 43.89% 2.9% Republican Party (United States) 13 15 2 2,290,723 53.33% 4.6% 320px District results 320px County results Democratic #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% #0645b4 80–90% #002b84 90>% Republican #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% #d40000 70–80% #a00000 80–90% #800000 90>% Tie #D4C4DC 40–50% The 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas occurred on November 5, 2002, to elect the members of the state of Texas's delegation to the United States House of Representatives. Texas had thirty-two seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. The state gained two seats in reapportionment.Mills Karen July 2001 Congressional Apportionment https://www2.census.gov/library/publications/decennial/2000/briefs/c2kbr01-07.pdf June 17, 2022 census.gov Democrats narrowly maintained control of the Texas House of Representatives after the 2000 election after heavily emphasizing it as necessary to protect the party from a potential Republican gerrymander.September 28, 2000 National Parties Spend For Texas Redistricting Advantage Congress Daily AM The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A65531679/AONE?u=txshracd2548 March 16, 2023 Gale Academic OneFileRamsey Ross 2000-11-13 A Truly Fantastic Week for Political Junkies https://www.texastribune.org/2000/11/13/a-truly-fantastic-week-for-political-junkies/ 2023-03-17 The Texas Tribune en During the 2001 regular session, the divided legislature failed to pass any redistricting plans.May 22, 2001 Texas Legislature Deadlocked Over Redistricting Plan Congress Daily AM The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A74986158/AONE?u=txshracd2548 March 16, 2023 Gale Academic OneFile Congressional redistricting fell to the courts in Balderas v. State of Texas after no special session was called to address redistricting.September 19, 2001 Partisan Texas Battle Erupts Over Court Redistricting Plan Congress Daily AM The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A78395113/AONE?u=txshracd2548 March 16, 2023 Gale Academic OneFileJuly 10, 2001 TEXAS: No Special Session https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A76426398/AONE?u=txshracd2548 The Bond Buyer SourceMedia, Inc. 337 31177 33 Gale Academic OneFile While the court's initial map appeared to benefit Republicans,Edsall Thomas B.  October 5, 2001 Texas Setback Rattles Democrats; If Redistricting Plan Is Upheld, Prospects in House Look Bleak A6 The Washington Post https://www.proquest.com/docview/409230911 March 17, 2023 the final maps ordered for the 2002 elections were seen as beneficial to Democrats.Edsall Thomas B. October 12, 2001 Texas Judge Revises Redistricting Proposal; Fewer Democratic Seats in Jeopardy A3 The Washington Post https://www.proquest.com/docview/409171816 March 17, 2023November 15, 2001 Parties Agree Texas Redistricting Ruling Favors Democrats Congress Daily AM The Atlantic Monthly Group LLC https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A80074405/AONE?u=txshracd2548 March 17, 2023 Gale Academic OneFileEdsall Thomas B. November 15, 2001 Court Approves Texas Redistricting Plan; Democrats Call Decision on New Boundaries 'Major Victory' in State, National Fight A7 The Washington Post https://www.proquest.com/docview/409238416 March 17, 2023 These elections occurred simultaneously with the United States Senate elections of 2002, the United States House elections in other states, and various state and local elections. Democrats managed to maintain their majority of seats in Texas' congressional delegation despite the fact that Republicans won more votes statewide.Bickerstaff Steve Lines in the Sand: Congressional Redistricting in Texas and the Downfall of Tom Delay University of Texas Press 2007 978-0-292-71474-8 Austin, Texas 126–127 en As of , this is the last time the Democratic Party won a majority of congressional districts from Texas. Texas was one of six states in which the party that won the state's popular vote did not win a majority of seats in 2002, the other states being Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, New Mexico, and Tennessee. 2 Overview 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas2002 General Election https://elections.sos.state.tx.us/elchist95_state.htm 2022-05-25 elections.sos.state.tx.usPartyVotesPercentageSeats beforeSeats after+/– Republican 2,290,723 53.33% 13 15 +2 Democratic 1,885,178 43.89% 17 17 0 Libertarian 107,141 2.49% 0 0 0 Green 10,394 0.24% 0 0 0 Independent 1,774 0.04% 0 0 0 Totals 4,295,210 100.00% 30 32 +2 District 1 2002 Texas's 1st congressional district election Texas presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 01 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 01 2004 x150px File:Max Sandlin.jpg Max Sandlin Democratic Party (United States) 86,384 56.45% File:3x4.svg John Lawrence Republican Party (United States) 66,654 43.55% 2002 TX-01 election.svg 200px County results Sandlin: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #4170cd 70–80% Lawrence: #ed8883 50–60% U.S. Representative Max Sandlin Democratic Party (United States) Max Sandlin Democratic Party (United States) Texas's 1st congressional districtIncumbent Democrat Max Sandlin successfully ran for re-election, defeating Republican John Lawrence. As of 2024 this is the last time a Democrat was elected to this seat, as well as the last time the Democratic candidate got over 40% of the vote. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal Ball50 most competitive House races of 2002 http://www.centerforpolitics.org:80/crystalball/house-competitive.htm Sabato's Crystal Ball 6 November 2002 24 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20021106080608/http://www.centerforpolitics.org:80/crystalball/house-competitive.htm 6 November 2002Safe D November 4, 2002 New York Times2002 Senate, House and Governor Ratings https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/learning/students/pop/articles/elections.html The New York Times 14 October 2002 21 December 2023 Safe D October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 1st congressional district, 2002Democratic Party (United States) Max Sandlin (incumbent) 86,384 56.45Republican Party (United States) John Lawrence 66,654 43.55153,038 100Democratic Party (United States) District 2 Texas's 2nd congressional districtIncumbent Democrat Jim Turner ran for re-election. 2002 Texas's 2nd congressional district election Texas presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 2 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 2 2004 x150px File:Jim Turner.jpg Jim Turner Democratic Party (United States) 85,492 60.85% 3x4.svg Donna Peterson Republican Party (United States) 53,656 38.19% 2002 TX-02 election.svg 200px County results Turner: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #4170cd 70–80% Peterson: #e55651 60–70% U.S. Representative Charlie Wilson Democratic Party (United States) Charlie Wilson Democratic Party (United States) Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 2nd congressional district, 2002Democratic Party (United States) Jim Turner (incumbent) 85,492 60.85Republican Party (United States) Van Brookshire 53,656 38.19Libertarian Party (United States) Peter Beach 1,353 0.96140,501 100Democratic Party (United States) District 3 Texas's 3rd congressional districtIncumbent Republican Sam Johnson ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 3rd congressional district, 2002Republican Party (United States) Sam Johnson (incumbent) 113,974 73.95Democratic Party (United States) Manny Molera 37,503 24.33Libertarian Party (United States) John Davis 2,656 1.72154,133 100Republican Party (United States) District 4 2002 Texas' 4th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 4 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 4 2004 x150px Ralph Hall, official photo portrait, color (cropped).jpg Ralph Hall Democratic Party (United States) 97,304 57.8% 3x4.svg John Graves Republican Party (United States) 67,939 40.4% County results Hall: #8da9e2 50–60% #678CD7 60–70% #4170cd 70–80% Graves: #ed8783 50–60% U.S. Representative Ralph Hall Democratic Party (United States) Ralph Hall Democratic Party (United States) 2002 TX-04 election.svg 230px Texas's 4th congressional districtIncumbent Democrat Ralph Hall successfully ran for re-election. This was the last time Hall ran as a Democrat, as he switched to the Republican Party in early 2004. As such, this is the last time a Democrat was elected to this seat. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 4th congressional district, 2002Democratic Party (United States) Ralph M. Hall (incumbent) 97,304 57.82Republican Party (United States) John Graves 67,939 40.37Libertarian Party (United States) Barbara Robinson 3,042 1.81168,285 100Democratic Party (United States) District 5 Texas's 5th congressional districtIncumbent Republican Pete Sessions was redistricted to the newly created 32nd District. He ran for re-election there. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesLean R October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 5th congressional district, 2002Republican Party (United States) Jeb Hensarling 81,439 58.21Democratic Party (United States) Ron Chapman 56,330 40.26Libertarian Party (United States) Dan Michalski 1,283 0.92Green Party (United States) Thomas Kemper 856 0.61139,908 100Republican Party (United States) District 6 Texas's 6th congressional districtIncumbent Republican Joe Barton ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 6th congressional district, 2002Republican Party (United States) Joe Barton (incumbent) 115,396 70.35Democratic Party (United States) Felix Alvarado 45,404 27.68Libertarian Party (United States) Frank Brady 1,992 1.21Green Party (United States) B.J. Armstrong 1,245 0.76164,037 100Republican Party (United States) District 7 Texas's 7th congressional districtIncumbent Republican John Culberson ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 7th congressional district, 2002Republican Party (United States) John Culberson (incumbent) 96,795 89.19Libertarian Party (United States) Drew Parks 11,674 10.76Write-in John Skone-Palmer 58 0.05108,527 100Republican Party (United States) District 8 Texas's 8th congressional districtIncumbent Republican Kevin Brady ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 8th congressional district, 2002Republican Party (United States) Kevin Brady (incumbent) 140,575 93.14Libertarian Party (United States) Gil Guillory 10,351 6.86150,926 100Republican Party (United States) District 9 Texas's 9th congressional districtIncumbent Democrat Nick Lampson ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 9th congressional district, 2002Democratic Party (United States) Nick Lampson (incumbent) 86,710 58.60Republican Party (United States) Paul Williams 59,635 40.31Libertarian Party (United States) Dean Tucker 1,613 1.09147,958 100Democratic Party (United States) District 10 Texas's 10th congressional districtIncumbent Democrat Lloyd Doggett ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 10th congressional district, 2002Democratic Party (United States) Lloyd Doggett (incumbent) 114,428 84.37Libertarian Party (United States) Michele Messina 21,196 15.63135,624 100Democratic Party (United States) District 11 2002 Texas's 11th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 11 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 11 2004 x150px File:Chet Edwards, official 109th Congress photo.jpg Chet Edwards Democratic Party (United States) 74,678 51.6% File:3x4.svg Ramsey Farley Republican Party (United States) 68,236 47.1% 2002 TX-11 election results.svg 200px County results Farley: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% Taylor: #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% U.S. Representative Chet Edwards Democratic Party (United States) Chet Edwards Democratic Party (United States) Texas's 11th congressional districtIncumbent Democrat Chet Edwards ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 11th congressional district, 2002Democratic Party (United States) Chet Edwards (incumbent) 74,678 51.55Republican Party (United States) Ramsey Farley 68,236 47.11Libertarian Party (United States) Andrew Farris 1,943 1.34144,857 100Democratic Party (United States) District 12 Texas's 12th congressional districtIncumbent Republican Kay Granger ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 12th congressional district, 2002Republican Party (United States) Kay Granger (incumbent) 121,208 91.87Libertarian Party (United States) Edward Hanson 10,723 8.13131,931 100Republican Party (United States) District 13 2002 Texas's 13th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 13 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 13 2004 x150px Mac Thornberry 113th Congress.jpg Mac Thornberry Republican Party (United States) 119,401 79.3% 3x4.svg Zane Reese Democratic Party (United States) 31,218 20.7% 2002 TX-13 election.svg 230px County results Thornberry: #ed8783 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00600 80–90% #850000 >90% U.S. Representative Mac Thornberry Republican Party (United States) Mac Thornberry Republican Party (United States) Texas's 13th congressional districtIncumbent Republican Mac Thornberry ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 13th congressional district, 2002Republican Party (United States) Mac Thornberry (incumbent) 119,401 79.27Democratic Party (United States) Zane Reese 31,218 20.73150,619 100Republican Party (United States) District 14 Texas's 14th congressional districtIncumbent Republican Ron Paul ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 14th congressional district, 2002Republican Party (United States) Ron Paul (incumbent) 102,905 68.09Democratic Party (United States) Corby Windham 48,224 31.91151,129 100Republican Party (United States) District 15 Texas's 15th congressional districtIncumbent Democrat Ruben Hinojosa ran for re-election unopposed. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 15th congressional district, 2002Democratic Party (United States) Ruben Hinojosa (incumbent) 66,311 100.0066,311 100Democratic Party (United States) District 16 Texas's 16th congressional districtIncumbent Democrat Silvestre Reyes ran for re-election unopposed. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 16th congressional district, 2002Democratic Party (United States) Silvestre Reyes (incumbent) 72,383 100.0072,383 100Democratic Party (United States) District 17 2002 Texas's 17th congressional district election Texas presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 17 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 17 2004 x150px CharlesStenholm.jpg Charles Stenholm Democratic Party (United States) 84,136 51.4% 3x4.svg Rob Beckham Republican Party (United States) 77,622 47.4% File:TX-17 2002.svg 200px County results Stenholm: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #4170cd 70–80% Beckham: #f1b5b2 40–50% #ed8783 50–60% #e55651 60–70% U.S. Representative Charles Stenholm Democratic Party (United States) Charles Stenholm Democratic Party (United States) Texas's 17th congressional districtIncumbent Democrat Charles Stenholm ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 17th congressional district, 2002Democratic Party (United States) Charles Stenholm (incumbent) 84,136 51.36Republican Party (United States) Rob Beckham 77,622 47.39Libertarian Party (United States) Fred Jones 2,046 1.25163,804 100Democratic Party (United States) District 18 Texas's 18th congressional districtIncumbent Democrat Sheila Jackson Lee ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 18th congressional district, 2002Democratic Party (United States) Sheila Jackson Lee (incumbent) 99,161 76.91Republican Party (United States) Phillip Abbott 27,980 21.70Libertarian Party (United States) Brent Sullivan 1,785 1.38128,926 100Democratic Party (United States) District 19 Texas's 19th congressional districtIncumbent Republican Larry Combest ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 19th congressional district, 2002Republican Party (United States) Larry Combest (incumbent) 117,092 91.64Libertarian Party (United States) Larry Johnson 10,684 8.36127,776 100Republican Party (United States) District 20 Texas's 20th congressional districtIncumbent Democrat Charlie Gonzalez ran for re-election unopposed. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 20th congressional district, 2002Democratic Party (United States) Charlie Gonzalez (incumbent) 68,685 100.0068,685 100Democratic Party (United States) District 21 Texas's 21st congressional districtIncumbent Republican Lamar Smith ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 21st congressional district, 2002Republican Party (United States) Lamar Smith (incumbent) 161,836 72.87Democratic Party (United States) John Courage 56,206 25.31Libertarian Party (United States) DG Roberts 4,051 1.82222,093 100Republican Party (United States) District 22 Texas's 22nd congressional districtIncumbent Republican Tom DeLay ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 22nd congressional district, 2002Republican Party (United States) Tom DeLay (incumbent) 100,499 63.17Democratic Party (United States) Tim Riley 55,716 35.02Libertarian Party (United States) Jerry LaFleur 1,612 1.01Green Party (United States) Joel West 1,257 0.79159,084 100Republican Party (United States) District 23 2002 Texas's 23rd congressional district election Texas presidential no 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 23 2000 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas#District 23 2004 x150px File:Henry Bonilla, official photo portrait color.jpg Henry Bonilla Republican Party (United States) 77,573 51.5% File:Henry Cuellar, official color photo portrait (cropped).jpg Henry Cuellar Democratic Party (United States) 71,067 47.2% 2002 TX-23 election.svg 300px County results Bonilla: #ed8783 50–60% #e55751 60–70% #d02823 70–80% #b00600 80–90% Cuellar: #8da9e2 50–60% #678cd7 60–70% #4170cd 70–80% #3358a2 80–90% U.S. Representative Henry Bonilla Republican Party (United States) Henry Bonilla Republican Party (United States) Texas's 23rd congressional districtIncumbent Republican Henry Bonilla ran for re-election, defeating former Texas Secretary of State Henry Cuellar. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallLean R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 23rd congressional district, 2002Republican Party (United States) Henry Bonilla (incumbent) 77,573 51.53Democratic Party (United States) Henry Cuellar 71,067 47.20Libertarian Party (United States) Jeffrey Blunt 1,106 0.73Green Party (United States) Ed Scharf 806 0.54150,552 100Republican Party (United States) District 24 Texas's 24th congressional districtIncumbent Democrat Martin Frost ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 24th congressional district, 2002Democratic Party (United States) Martin Frost (incumbent) 73,002 64.66Republican Party (United States) Mike Ortega 38,332 33.95Libertarian Party (United States) Ken Ashby 1,560 1.38112,894 100Democratic Party (United States) District 25 Texas's 25th congressional districtIncumbent Democrat Ken Bentsen retired to run for US Senate. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 25th congressional district, 2002Democratic Party (United States) Chris Bell 63,590 54.76Republican Party (United States) Tom Reiser 50,041 43.09Green Party (United States) George Reiter 1,399 1.20Libertarian Party (United States) Guy McLendon 1,096 0.94116,126 100Democratic Party (United States) District 26 Texas's 26th congressional districtIncumbent Republican Dick Armey opted to retire rather than run for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 26th congressional district, 2002Republican Party (United States) Michael Burgess 123,195 74.81Democratic Party (United States) Paul William LeBon 37,485 22.76Libertarian Party (United States) David Croft 2,367 1.44Green Party (United States) Gary Page 1,631 0.99164,678 100Republican Party (United States) District 27 Texas's 27th congressional districtIncumbent Democrat Solomon Ortiz ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 27th congressional district, 2002Democratic Party (United States) Solomon Ortiz (incumbent) 68,559 61.10Republican Party (United States) Pat Ahumada 41,004 36.54Libertarian Party (United States) Christopher Claytor 2,646 2.36112,209 100Democratic Party (United States) District 28 Texas's 28th congressional districtIncumbent Democrat Ciro Rodriquez ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 28th congressional district, 2002Democratic Party (United States) Ciro Rodriguez (incumbent) 71,393 71.09Republican Party (United States) Gabriel Perales Jr. 26,973 26.86Libertarian Party (United States) Bill Stallknecht 2,054 2.05100,420 100Democratic Party (United States) District 29 Texas's 29th congressional districtIncumbent Democrat Gene Green ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 29th congressional district, 2002Democratic Party (United States) Gene Green (incumbent) 55,760 95.16Libertarian Party (United States) Paul Hansen 2,833 4.8458,593 100Democratic Party (United States) District 30 Texas's 30th congressional districtIncumbent Democrat Eddie Bernice Johnson ran for re-election. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe D October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 30th congressional district, 2002Democratic Party (United States) Eddie Bernice Johnson (incumbent) 88,980 74.26Republican Party (United States) Ron Bush 28,981 24.19Libertarian Party (United States) Lance Flores 1,856 1.55119,817 100Democratic Party (United States) District 31 Texas's 31st congressional districtDistrict 31 was created as a result of redistricting after the 2000 census. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R flip November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R flip October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 31st congressional district, 2002Republican Party (United States) John Carter 111,556 69.08Democratic Party (United States) David Bagley 44,183 27.36Libertarian Party (United States) Clark Simmons 2,037 1.26Green Party (United States) John Petersen 1,992 1.23Independent (United States) R.C. Crawford 1,716 1.06161,484 100Republican Party (United States) District 32 Texas's 32nd congressional districtDistrict 32 was created as a result of redistricting after the 2000 census. Republican Pete Sessions was redistricted here from the 5th District. Predictions SourceRankingAs of Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R flip November 4, 2002 New York TimesSafe R flip October 14, 2002 Results Texas's 32nd congressional district, 2002Republican Party (United States) Pete Sessions (incumbent) 100,226 67.77Democratic Party (United States) Pauline Dixon 44,886 30.35Libertarian Party (United States) Steve Martin 1,582 1.07Green Party (United States) Carla Hubbell 1,208 0.82147,902 100Republican Party (United States) See also 2002 United States House of Representatives elections References Texas 2002 United States House of Representatives