Texas's 18th congressional district
| Texas's 18th congressional district | |
|---|---|
 Texas's 18th congressional district since January 3, 2023 | |
| Representative | Vacant |
| Distribution |
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| Population (2023) | 788,066[2] |
| Median household income | $59,212[3] |
| Ethnicity |
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| Cook PVI | D+23[4] |
Texas's 18th congressional district of the United States House of Representatives includes much of inner city Houston and the surrounding area. It has been the Downtown Houston district since 1972.
The district was first represented by Barbara Jordan, the first black woman elected to Congress from the South, who was praised by many for her powerful presence and oratorical skills. She was also the first lesbian to serve that district.[5][clarification needed] The district was represented by Sheila Jackson Lee from 1995 until her death in 2024, when the seat became vacant.
Since the district was moved to Houston in 1972, it has voted for a Democrat in every presidential election. The district gave George McGovern 69% in 1972 and Walter Mondale 72% in 1984.
Election results from presidential races
[edit]| Year | Office | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | President | Gore 70 - 26% |
| 2004 | President | Kerry 72 - 28% |
| 2008 | President | Obama 77 - 22% |
| 2012 | President | Obama 76 - 23% |
| 2016 | President | Clinton 76 - 20% |
| 2020 | President | Biden 76 - 23% |
List of members representing the district
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Recent election results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sheila Jackson Lee (incumbent) | 148,617 | 77.32 | |
| Republican | John Faulk | 39,095 | 20.34 | |
| Libertarian | Mike Taylor | 4,486 | 2.33 | |
| Majority | 109,522 | 56.98 | ||
| Turnout | 192,295 | 82.5 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sheila Jackson Lee (incumbent) | 85,108 | 70.15 | |
| Republican | John Faulk | 33,067 | 27.26 | |
| Libertarian | Mike Taylor | 3,118 | 2.57 | |
| Independent | Charles B. Meyer (Write-in) | 28 | 0.02 | |
| Majority | 52,041 | 42.89 | ||
| Turnout | 125,968 | 36.73 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sheila Jackson Lee (incumbent) | 146,223 | 75.01 | |
| Republican | Sean Seibert | 44,015 | 22.58 | |
| Libertarian | Christopher Barber | 4,694 | 2.41 | |
| Majority | 102,208 | 52.43 | ||
| Turnout | 194,932 | 58.79 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sheila Jackson Lee (incumbent) | 76,097 | 71.78 | |
| Republican | Sean Seibert | 26,249 | 24.76 | |
| Green | Remington Alessi | 1,302 | 1.23 | |
| Independent | Vince Duncan | 2,376 | 2.23 | |
| Majority | 49,848 | 47.02 | ||
| Turnout | 106,010 | 30.60 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sheila Jackson Lee (incumbent) | 150,157 | 73.50 | |
| Republican | Lori Bartley | 48,306 | 23.64 | |
| Green | Thomas Kleven | 5,845 | 2.86 | |
| Majority | 101,851 | 49.85 | ||
| Turnout | 204,308 | 55.96 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sheila Jackson Lee (Incumbent) | 138,704 | 75.3 | |
| Republican | Ava Reynero Pate | 38,368 | 20.8 | |
| Libertarian | Luke Spencer | 4,067 | 2.2 | |
| Independent | Vince Duncan | 3,193 | 1.7 | |
| Total votes | 184,332 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sheila Jackson Lee (incumbent) | 180,952 | 73.3 | |
| Republican | Wendell Champion | 58,033 | 23.5 | |
| Libertarian | Luke Spencer | 4,514 | 1.8 | |
| Independent | Vince Duncan | 3,396 | 1.4 | |
| Total votes | 246,895 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Sheila Jackson Lee (incumbent) | 110,511 | 70.7 | |
| Republican | Carmen Maria Montiel | 40,941 | 26.2 | |
| Independent | Vince Duncan | 2,766 | 1.7 | |
| Libertarian | Phil Kurtz | 2,050 | 1.3 | |
| Total votes | 156,268 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
In popular culture
[edit]In the TV series The West Wing, Texas's 18th congressional district was represented by fictional Democratic presidential candidate Matt Santos.
Historical district boundaries
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2007–2013
2013–2023
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Congressional Districts Relationship Files (State-based)". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 2, 2013.
- ^ "My Congressional District".
- ^ "My Congressional District".
- ^ "2022 Cook PVI: District Map and List". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "Before Things Went to Hell". This American Life. December 28, 2018.
- ^ "Texas Election Results". Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
- ^ "Texas Election Results - Official Results". Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
- ^ "Texas Election Results - Official Results". Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
- Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Martis, Kenneth C. (1982). The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company.
- Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
