Updated 7 a.m., Nov. 6
With 100% of counties reporting early voting results and 99% of polling locations reporting Election Day results, incumbents appear to have won in several Congressional races up for election across the Greater Houston area in the Nov. 5 general election.
What they're saying
Winning candidates in several Congressional races across the Greater Houston area took to Facebook on Nov. 5 and 6 to express their gratitude.
- "I am so honored and proud to be elected to represent #TX07 again in the 119th Congress. Thank you to everyone who voted, volunteered, and gave so much to make it possible. I am grateful for everyone on #TeamLizzie who helped us get to this day," District 7 Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher wrote via Facebook Nov. 5.
- "It is an honor to serve the patriots of TX-22 in Congress. I look forward to working with President Trump to advance America First policies and to make America great again," District 22 Congressman Troy Nehls wrote via Facebook Nov. 6.
- "Thank you to everyone who came out to support our campaign. I am humbled, grateful and more committed than ever to continuing our fight to preserve Texas' conservative values, secure the border and build a stronger economy," District 36 Congressman Brian Babin wrote via Facebook Nov. 5.
- "My heartfelt gratitude goes out to each and every one of my friends and neighbors in TX-38. ... I am deeply committed to the belief that there is no greater cause than defending our great country, preserving our conservative values and upholding the cherished way of life we hold dear in Houston, throughout Texas and across this great nation. Together, we will work to strengthen our economy, secure our borders, enhance safety in our communities and build a brighter future for generations to come," District 38 Congressman Wesley Hunt wrote via Facebook Nov. 5.
Updated 10:30 p.m., Nov. 5
With 212 of 254 counties reporting early voting results and 28% of polling locations reporting Election Day results, incumbents have maintained their leads in several Congressional races up for election across the Greater Houston area in the Nov. 5 general election.
Community Impact will update this article as more Election Day vote totals released. All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Posted 8:30 p.m., Nov. 5
Early voting results show incumbents taking the lead in several Congressional races up for election across the Greater Houston area in the Nov. 5 general election.
What's happening?
According to the approximately 50% of early and absentee voting results reported by the Texas Secretary of State:
- District 2: Republican incumbent Dan Crenshaw—first elected in 2018—has taken the lead with 173,679 votes, while Democratic challenger Peter Filler has received 88,990 votes.
- District 7: Democratic incumbent Lizzie Fletcher—first elected in 2018—has taken the lead with 120,273 votes, while Republican challenger Caroline Kane has received 74,940.
- District 8: Republican incumbent Morgan Luttrell—first elected in 2022—has taken the lead with 167,158 votes, while Democratic challenger Laura Jones has received 79,710 votes.
- District 10: Republican incumbent Michael T. McCaul—first elected in 2004—has taken the lead with 109,921 votes, while Democratic challenger Theresa Bosseau and Libertarian challenger Jeff Miller have received 49,680 votes and 3,454 votes, respectively.
- District 14: Republican incumbent Randy Weber—first elected in 2012—has taken the lead with 138,314 votes, while Democratic challenger Ronda Hart has received 64,867 votes.
- District 18: Democratic candidate and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has taken the lead with 118,421 votes, while Republican candidate Lana Centonze has received 50,182 votes. District 18 was previously held by the former U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who died July 19 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
- District 22: Republican incumbent Troy E. Nehls—first elected in 2020—has taken the lead with 147,458 votes, while Democratic challenger Marquette Greene-Scott has received 88,296 votes.
- District 29: Democratic incumbent Sylvia Garcia—first elected in 2018—has taken the lead with 71,399 votes, while Republican challenger Alan Garza has received 36,366 votes.
- District 36: Republican incumbent Brian Babin—first elected in 2014—has taken the lead with 112,224 votes, while Democratic challenger Dayna Steele has received 60,933 votes.
- District 38: Republican incumbent Wesley P. Hunt—first elected in 2022—as taken the lead with 179,133 votes, while Democratic challenger Melissa McDonough has received 102,370 votes. District 38 was created during the 2020 census redistricting process and is the state's newest Congressional district.
Members of the U.S. Congress are elected to serve two-year terms and represent people of a specific congressional district, according to the U.S. House of Representatives' website. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population and Texas has 38 Congressional districts.
To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years, and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents, per the website.
Stay tuned
Community Impact will update this article as more Election Day vote totals released. All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide/election-results to see results from all local elections in your community.
