2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas

Party		Candidates	Votes		Seats
			No.	%	No.	+/–	%
	Republican	32	4,135,359	50.41%	23	2	63.9%
	Democratic	36	3,852,752	46.97%	13	2	36.1%
	Libertarian	31	190,816	2.33%	0		0.0%
	Independent	6	23,352	0.28%	0		0.0%
	Write-in	4	429	0.0%	0		0.00%
Total		109	8,202,708	100.0%	36		100.0%

Results of the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas by district:^[2]

2018 Texas's 1st congressional district election

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Nominee Louie Gohmert Shirley McKellar Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 168,165 61,263 Percentage 72.3% 26.3%

U.S. Representative before election Louie Gohmert Republican Elected U.S. Representative Louie Gohmert Republican

The first district is located in East Texas, including Deep East Texas, and takes in Longview, Lufkin, and Tyler. Incumbent Republican Louie Gohmert, who had represented the district since 2005, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 73.9% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+25.

• Louie Gohmert, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Anthony Culler
• Roshin Rowjee, physician^[3]

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

• Brent Beal, professor^[5]

• Jeff Callaway, Texas Outlaw Poet^[6]

2018 Texas's 2nd congressional district election

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Nominee Dan Crenshaw Todd Litton Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 139,188 119,992 Percentage 52.8% 45.6%

County results Crenshaw:      50–60%

U.S. Representative before election Ted Poe Republican Elected U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw Republican

This district is located in Greater Houston, including parts of northern and western Houston, as well as Humble, Kingwood, and Spring. Incumbent Republican Ted Poe, who had represented the district since 2005, did not run for re-election. He was re-elected with 60.6% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+11.

• Dan Crenshaw, retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant commander and former Navy SEAL

• David Balat, healthcare executive
• Johnny Havens, attorney and retired U.S. Army Captain
• Justin Lurie, investment banker
• Kevin Roberts, state representative
• Jon Spiers, surgeon
• Rick Walker, businessman and retired U.S. Army Reserve Captain
• Kathaleen Wall, activist and fundraiser
• Malcolm Whittaker, patent lawyer

• Ted Poe, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Todd Litton, former chair of the City of Houston's Tower Commission^[15]

• Darnell Jones, retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant commander
• Ali Khorasani, field service engineer^[16]
• Silky Malik, author
• H.P. Parvizian, franchise owner

• Patrick Gunnels^[6]

• James Kong

2018 Texas's 3rd congressional district election

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Nominee Van Taylor Lorie Burch Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 169,520 138,234 Percentage 54.2% 44.2%

U.S. Representative before election Sam Johnson Republican Elected U.S. Representative Van Taylor Republican

The 3rd district is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, including the Dallas suburbs of Frisco, McKinney, and Plano. Incumbent Republican Sam Johnson, who had represented the district since 1991, did not run for re-election. He was re-elected with 61.2% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+13.

• Van Taylor, state senator for the 8th district^[34]

• Roger Barone, businessman^[35]
• Alex Donkervoet, actuary

• Sam Johnson, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Lorie Burch, LGBT rights attorney^[37]

• Adam Bell, businessman and nominee for this seat in 2016^[38]
• Sam Johnson, attorney^[39]
• Medrick Yhap, mortgage consultant

• Christopher Claytor^[6]

• Scott Jameson^[6]

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

• Roger Barone^[41]
• Robert Mason (Humane Party)^[a]

2018 Texas's 4th congressional district election

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Nominee John Ratcliffe Catherine Krantz Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 188,667 57,400 Percentage 75.7% 23.0%

U.S. Representative before election John Ratcliffe Republican Elected U.S. Representative John Ratcliffe Republican

The 4th district is located in Northern and Northeastern Texas, including Paris, Sherman, and Texarkana. Incumbent Republican John Ratcliffe, who had represented the district since 2015, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 88.0% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+28, making it one of the most conservative districts in the nation.

• John Ratcliffe, incumbent U.S. Representative

• John Cooper, pastor and engineer

• Catherine Krantz, event producer and publisher

• Lander Bethel, pastor

• Ken Ashby, teacher^[6]

2018 Texas's 5th congressional district election

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Nominee Lance Gooden Dan Wood Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 130,617 78,666 Percentage 62.3% 37.6%

U.S. Representative before election Jeb Hensarling Republican Elected U.S. Representative Lance Gooden Republican

The 5th district stretches from the eastern Dallas suburbs, including Mesquite, down into East Texas including Athens and Palestine. Incumbent Republican Jeb Hensarling, who had represented the district since 2003, announced in October 2017 that he was going to retire and not seek re-election to another term.^[45] He was re-elected with 80.6% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+16.

• Lance Gooden, state representative

• Danny Campbell, US Army veteran and business owner
• Sam Deen, US Army veteran and business owner
• Charles Lingerfelt, teacher, principal and nominee for the 30th district in 2019
• Bunni Pounds, business owner and activist
• Kenneth Sheets, former state representative
• David Williams, healthcare industry professional
• Jason Wright, former staffer for Ted Cruz

• Jeb Hensarling, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Dan Wood, attorney^[46]

• Ben Leder^[6]

2018 Texas's 6th congressional district election

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Nominee Ron Wright Jana Lynne Sanchez Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 135,961 116,350 Percentage 53.1% 45.4%

County results Wright:      60–70%      70–80% Sanchez:      50–60%

U.S. Representative before election Joe Barton Republican Elected U.S. Representative Ron Wright Republican

The 6th district is located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, including parts of Arlington, as well as Dalworthington Gardens and Mansfield. The district also stretches southward, taking in Corsicana and Ennis. Incumbent Republican Joe Barton, who had represented the district since 1985, announced in November 2017 that he would not run for re-election.^[48] He was re-elected with 58.3% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+9.

• Ron Wright, former Tarrant County Tax Assessor^[49]

• Ken Cope
• Shawn Dandridge
• Thomas Dillingham
• Shannon Dubberly, former counterterrorism professional for the U.S. Army and Air Force^[50]
• Jake Ellzey, retired Naval combat pilot and member of the Texas Veterans Commission^[51]
• Deborah Gagliardi^[52]
• Kevin Harrison
• Mel Hassell
• Mark Mitchell
• Troy Ratterree

• Joe Barton, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Jana Lynne Sanchez, public relations specialist and food journalist^[53][54]

• John Duncan, lawyer and healthcare professional^[55]
• Levii R. Shocklee^[56]
• Justin Snider, small businessman^[57]
• Ruby Fay Woolridge, activist, former educator and nominee for this seat in 2016^[58][59]

• Jason Allen Harber^[6]

2018 Texas's 7th congressional district election

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Nominee Lizzie Fletcher John Culberson Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 127,959 115,642 Percentage 52.5% 47.5%

County results Fletcher:      50–60%

U.S. Representative before election John Culberson Republican Elected U.S. Representative Lizzie Fletcher Democratic

The 7th district includes parts of western Houston and Bellaire. Incumbent Republican John Culberson, who had represented the district since 2001, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 56.2% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+7.

• John Culberson, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Edward Ziegler, business owner and consultant, businessman^[63]

In February 2018, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, citing concerns about Laura Moser's electability in the general election, called attention to some of her past statements that they deemed controversial.^[64] That action was condemned by DNC chair Tom Perez^[65] and Our Revolution, which endorsed Moser a few days later.^[66]

• Lizzie Fletcher, attorney and activist^[67]

• Joshua Butler, business analyst, community relations representative, and pharmaceutical sales representative^[68]
• James Cargas, energy attorney and nominee for this seat in 2012, 2014 & 2016^[68]
• Laura Moser, editor and journalist^[69]
• Ivan Sanchez, senior congressional liaison
• Alex Triantaphyllis, attorney and organizer^[63]
• Jason Westin, physician^[68]

AFL-CIO did not endorse a specific candidate, but did state its opposition to Lizzie Fletcher.^[20]

2018 Texas's 8th congressional district election

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Nominee Kevin Brady Steven David Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 200,619 67,930 Percentage 73.4% 24.9%

Results by county Brady:      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%

U.S. Representative before election Kevin Brady Republican Elected U.S. Representative Kevin Brady Republican

The 8th district includes much of the northern suburbs of Houston, such as Conroe, Huntsville, and The Woodlands. Incumbent Republican Kevin Brady, who had represented the district since 1997, ran for re-election. He was re-elected unopposed in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+28.

• Kevin Brady, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Steven David, business consultant to the City of Houston^[74]

• Chris Duncan^[6]

• Bert Aguin^[6]

• Todd Carlton, crop consultant^[74]

2018 Texas's 9th congressional district election

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Nominee Al Green Party Democratic Popular vote 136,256 Percentage 89.1%

U.S. Representative before election Al Green Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Al Green Democratic

The 9th district serves the southwestern portion of the Greater Houston area including parts of Missouri City and Sugar Land. Incumbent Democrat Al Green, who had represented the district since 2005, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 80.6% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of D+28.

• Al Green, incumbent U.S. Representative

No Republicans filed.

• Phil Kurtz^[6]

• Benjamin Hernandez
• Kesha Rogers, LaRouche movement activist, Democratic nominee for the 22nd District in 2010 & 2012 and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2014

2018 Texas's 10th congressional district election

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Nominee Michael McCaul Mike Siegel Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 157,166 144,034 Percentage 51.1% 46.8%

County results McCaul:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Siegel:      70–80%

U.S. Representative before election Michael McCaul Republican Elected U.S. Representative Michael McCaul Republican

The 10th district includes portions of northern Austin and its suburbs, such as Manor and Pflugerville. The district stretches eastward into rural areas of Central Texas and the outer suburbs of Houston, including Cypress, Katy, and Tomball. Incumbent Republican Michael McCaul, who had represented the district since 2005, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 57.3% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+9.

• Michael McCaul, incumbent U.S. Representative

• John W. Cook, attorney

In the Democratic primary, Mike Siegel and Tawana Cadien advanced to the runoff, where Siegel ultimately prevailed. Siegel refused all corporate PAC donations.^[78]

• Mike Siegel, Austin Assistant Attorney General and attorney

• Tawana Cadien, consultant, registered nurse, MMA Surgery supervisor, quality assurance director and nominee for this seat in 2012, 2014 & 2016
• Richie DeGrow, business manager and consultant
• Madeline Eden, businesswoman, engineer, and architect
• Matt Harris, data scientist and project manager
• Kevin Nelson, college instructor and publisher
• Tami Walker, accountant and activist

• Mike Ryan^[6]

• Bill Kelsey^[6]

In the general election, McCaul won against Siegel by 4.3 percent of the vote, the closest contest McCaul had faced.^[81] The outcome was notable in a district political experts rate as "Heavily Republican."^[82][83]

2018 Texas's 11th congressional district election

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Nominee Mike Conaway Jennie Lou Leeder Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 176,603 40,631 Percentage 80.1% 18.5%

U.S. Representative before election Mike Conaway Republican Elected U.S. Representative Mike Conaway Republican

The 11th district is located in the Concho Valley including Midland, Odessa, and San Angelo. Incumbent Republican Mike Conaway, who had represented the district since 2005, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 89.5% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+32, making this one of the most Republican districts in the country..

• Mike Conaway, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Paul Myers

• Jennie Lou Leeder, chair of the Llano County Democratic Party^[84]

• Eric Pfalzgraf

• Rhett Rosenquest Smith^[6]

• Nicholas Landholt^[6]

2018 Texas's 12th congressional district election

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Nominee Kay Granger Vanessa Adia Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 172,557 90,994 Percentage 64.3% 33.9%

U.S. Representative before election Kay Granger Republican Elected U.S. Representative Kay Granger Republican

The 12th district is centered around Fort Worth and the surrounding suburbs including North Richland Hills, Weatherford, and White Settlement. Incumbent Republican Kay Granger, who had represented the district since 1997, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 69.4% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+18.

• Kay Granger, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Vanessa Adia, schoolteacher, activist^[85]

• Al Woolum^[86]

• Jacob Leddy^[6]

2018 Texas's 13th congressional district election

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Nominee Mac Thornberry Greg Sagan Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 169,027 35,083 Percentage 81.6% 16.9%

U.S. Representative before election Mac Thornberry Republican Elected U.S. Representative Mac Thornberry Republican

The 13th district includes most of the Texas Panhandle, parts of Texoma and northeastern parts of North Texas. It winds across the Panhandle into the South Plains, then runs east across the Red River Valley. Covering over 40,000 square miles (100,000 km²), it is the second-largest district geographically in Texas and larger in area than thirteen entire states. The principal cities in the district are Amarillo and Wichita Falls. Incumbent Republican Mac Thornberry, who had represented the district since 1995, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 90.0% of the vote in 2016. The district had a PVI of R+33, making it the most Republican district in the country.

• Mac Thornberry, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Greg Sagan, Navy veteran^[87]

• Calvin DeWeese^[6]

2018 Texas's 14th congressional district election

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Nominee Randy Weber Adrienne Bell Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 138,942 92,212 Percentage 59.2% 39.3%

U.S. Representative before election Randy Weber Republican Elected U.S. Representative Randy Weber Republican

The 14th district covers the Gulf Coast area of Texas, including Beaumont, Galveston, and League City. Republican Randy Weber is the incumbent, serving since 2013. He was reelected with 61.9% of the vote in 2016. The district's PVI is R+12.

• Randy Weber, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Keith Casey
• Bill "Sarge" Sargent

• Adrienne Bell, education administrator^[88]

• Levy Q. Barnes Jr.

• Don E. Conley III^[6]

2018 Texas's 15th congressional district election

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Nominee Vicente González Tim Westley Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 98,333 63,862 Percentage 59.7% 38.8%

County results Gonzalez:      70–80%      80–90% Westley:      60–70%      80–90%

U.S. Representative before election Vicente González Democratic Elected U.S. Representative Vicente González Democratic

The 15th district stretches from parts of South Texas including Edinburg, Hebbronville, and McAllen, to the northeastern suburbs of San Antonio such as Schertz and Seguin. Incumbent Democrat Vicente González, who had represented the district since 2017, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 57.3% of the vote in 20. The district had a PVI of D+7.

• Vicente González, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Tim Westley