With 93 percent of precincts reporting, Sheila Jackson-Lee holds a commanding lead to be re-elected to U.S. House District 18.
Democratic incumbent Jackson-Lee captured 73.4 percent of the vote, which includes 147,009 total votes, according to Harris County. Her Republican challenger Lori Bartley earned 47,477, which totaled 23.7 percent of the total vote. Jackson-Lee could not be reached for comment Tuesday night.
All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Democrat Sheila Jackson-Lee maintains lead with nearly 60 percent of precincts reporting
Updated at 9:40 p.m.
With 59.2 percent of precincts reporting, Sheila Jackson-Lee continues to lead against Republican challenger Lori Bartley in the race to represent U.S. Representative District 18.
While Jackson-Lee has earned 133,070 votes, or 73.8 percent of the vote, Bartley has received 42,290 votes, which totals 23.5 percent of the vote. All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Democrat Sheila Jackson-Lee takes the lead through early voting
Updated at 7:40 p.m.
Democrat Sheila Jackson-Lee took a commanding lead through unofficial early voting.
Jackson-Lee received 109,367, which totaled 74 percent of the vote, compared to 34,563 for Republican challenger Lori Bartley, who garnered 23.4 percent of the votes, according to Harris County.
All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Local watch parties scheduled for today
Posted at 5:38p.m.
The East Montgomery County Republican Women hosts an election night watch party at Texan Drive Stadium at 21360 Valley Ranch Parkway, Porter. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The Harris County Republican Party hosts an election night watch party featuring special guest Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick at HCRP Headquarters, located at 7232 Wynnwood Lane, Houston. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and light refreshments are available. www.harriscountygop.com
The Harris County Democratic Party is not hosting an official watch party but is encouraging residents to attend county parties including the Houston for Hillary Election Results watch party, hosted by the Hillary Clinton Houston Campaign. The party will take place at The Republic Smokehouse Saloon, located at 1910 Bagby St., Houston. The event will begin at 5 p.m., and attendees will be able to watch as results from around the country are announced live. Free ($5 for parking) www.harriscountydemocrats.com
For additional events visit our list of local election night parties in the Greater Houston area.
US Rep. District 18 race underway
More than 977,200 Harris County residents showed their support for their favorite candidates during early voting.
Republican Lori Bartley challenges incumbent Democrat Sheila Jackson-Lee. Jackson-Lee and Bartley discussed their commitment to District 18 in a Q&A we ran in October. You can read the candidate’s responses here. Jackson Lee has received the most campaign contributions so far in the race for Texas District 18.
If you still need to cast your ballot, Election Day polling locations are open until 7 p.m. today.
For a list of polling locations, visit our Vote 2016 election guide or the Harris County elections website.
