Texas 18th Congressional District election, 2024

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Texas' 18th Congressional District

Democratic primary
Republican primary
General election
Election details
Filing deadline: December 11, 2023
Primary: March 5, 2024
Primary runoff: May 28, 2024
General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Voting in Texas
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic
DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Democratic
Inside Elections: Solid Democratic
Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
Ballotpedia analysis
U.S. Senate battlegrounds
U.S. House battlegrounds
Federal and state primary competitiveness
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2024
See also
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This page contains information on the regular 2024 election. For information on the November 2024 special election, see this article.

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All U.S. House districts, including the 18th Congressional District of Texas, are holding elections in 2024. The general election is November 5, 2024. The primary was March 5, 2024, and a primary runoff was May 28, 2024. The filing deadline was December 11, 2023.

All 435 U.S. House seats are up for election in 2024. Republicans have a 220 to 211 majority with four vacancies.[1] As of June 2024, 45 members of the U.S. House had announced they were not running for re-election. To read more about the U.S. House elections taking place this year, click here.

In the 2022 election in this district, the Democratic candidate won 70.7%-26.2%. Daily Kos calculated what the results of the 2020 presidential election in this district would have been following redistricting. Joe Biden (D) would have defeated Donald Trump (R) 73.6%-25.1%.[2]

Incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee died on July 19, 2024. Under Texas state law, a committee from the Democratic Party in the district can nominate a replacement candidate.[3]

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

* Texas' 18th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Republican primary)
* Texas' 18th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 Democratic primary)

## Contents

* 1 Candidates and election results
* 2 Candidate profiles
* 3 Voting information
* 4 Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
* 5 Campaign finance
* 6 General election race ratings
* 7 Ballot access
* 8 District analysis
* 8.1 Post-filing deadline analysis
* 8.2 Partisan Voter Index
* 8.3 2020 presidential election results
* 8.4 Inside Elections Baselines
* 8.5 Presidential voting history
* 8.6 Congressional delegation
* 8.7 State executive
* 8.8 State legislature
* 8.8.1 Texas State Senate
* 8.8.2 Texas House of Representatives
* 8.9 Trifecta control
* 9 District history
* 9.1 2022
* 9.2 2020
* 9.3 2018
* 10 See also
* 11 External links
* 12 Footnotes

## Candidates and election results[edit]

#### General election

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

##### General election for U.S. House Texas District 18

Sylvester Turner, Lana Centonze, Vince Duncan, and Kevin Dural are running in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 18 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate

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| Sylvester Turner (D)

| Lana Centonze (R)

| Vince Duncan (Independent) (Write-in)

| Kevin Dural (Independent) (Write-in)

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined.

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Ed Atkinson (Veteran's Party)
* Sheila Jackson Lee (D)

#### Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18

Incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee defeated Amanda Edwards and Robert Slater (Unofficially withdrew) in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate

Votes

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| Sheila Jackson Lee|

60.0

| 23,629

| Amanda Edwards|

37.3

| 14,668

| Robert Slater (Unofficially withdrew) |

2.7

| 1,059

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 39,356

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Jasmine Blue (D)
* Isaiah Martin (D)

#### Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18

Lana Centonze defeated Aaron Hermes in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate

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| Lana Centonze |

53.3

| 6,202

| Aaron Hermes |

46.7

| 5,438

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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 11,640

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## Candidate profiles[edit]

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Lana Centonze

Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography: "I am a mom; I have a wonderful husband and two beautiful children. I worked as a federal officer before filing to run for the House of Representatives. I have a solid working and experiential knowledge of government agencies and protecting our borders. I loved working as a federal officer, and I also love America."

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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Securing our Borders

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Upgrading Infrastructure

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Return to a Thriving Economy

## Voting information[edit]

See also: Voting in Texas

Election information in Texas: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What is the voter registration deadline?

* In-person: Oct. 7, 2024
* By mail: Received by Oct. 7, 2024
* Online: N/A

Is absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

* In-person: Oct. 25, 2024
* By mail: Received by Oct. 25, 2024
* Online: N/A

What is the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

* In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
* By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 5, 2024

Is early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What are the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 21, 2024 to Nov. 1, 2024

Are all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, is a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When are polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

## Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses[edit]

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Lana Centonze (R)

Securing our Borders

Upgrading Infrastructure

Return to a Thriving Economy

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Lana Centonze (R)

I am passionate about securing our borders. If our borders were secure and our laws were being implemented, then we would have a better America. I am also passionate about rebuilding our economy by Investing in small businesses, protecting the family unit, and ending Human Trafficking.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Lana Centonze (R)

There are a lot of people during my life I've grown to love and respect. Many of them are not known to the public. But have been very influential in forming my character and making me become the woman I am today. Biblical characters: When you read their stories and study their lives, they show you a sense of endurance, strength, and commitment. The character needed to work as a representative. Above all, Jesus has been my ultimate example of sacrifice, Love, and Humility.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Lana Centonze (R)

I like to read articles and books on the life of our U.S. Presidents. Learning about many of their humble beginnings and the obstacles they went through can be encouraging. Many of them have fascinating stories that give you a different viewpoint on what made them become who they are. Those who knew God had a praying mom who was very influential in their lives.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Lana Centonze (R)

The characteristics or principles most important for an elected official are those who put the needs of those they are representing above their own. They are someone who is not easily shaken and demonstrate strength. This individual would have integrity and not compromise in their values. They can connect with those they are representing and they are someone who has long and short-term vision for their constituents, the nation, and themselves.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Lana Centonze (R)

The qualities I possess that make me successful in this office are that I've always tried to live my life with integrity. I am an individual who is not easily compromised in my values. I am easygoing with others. I am a visionary and I have the humility to know that I can always learn from others. I'm honest and unassuming. I am open to the ideas of others. We all need the input and feedback of others.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Lana Centonze (R)

The core responsibilities are presenting the truth with accuracy, representing constituent's needs, communicating clearly, and standing firm in convictions.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Lana Centonze (R)

The legacy I would like to leave to my family and my country is that I was a defender of American principles. I upheld the Constitution and lived a life of integrity and vision. I fought for what is right and what will make America prosperous.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Lana Centonze (R)

I believe 9/11 was my first historic event. I was in my 20s at the time, and I was living in New York City. I lost friends that day. My life was forever changed.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Lana Centonze (R)

My very first job was at a manufacturing company that produced nuts and bolts for airplanes. After classes in high school, I would go and make copies and fax all the orders for the day.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Lana Centonze (R)

My favorite book is the Bible. Of course, it's a book that is relevant throughout the ages. It gives you the ability to gain wisdom and it guides your future. It's a book where everyone can learn something.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Lana Centonze (R)

If I could be a fictional character I would be a Superhero. Superheros exemplify extraordinary power and strength. They are always doing something positive for their community. They are helpers, protecting others and they are wise in how they perform their tasks. I want to be an everyday superhero.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Lana Centonze (R)

Praise featuring Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, and Chandler Moore by Elevation Worship.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Lana Centonze (R)

Everyone has struggles, and though I'm not perfect! I often strive to be a perfectionist. That can be my downfall. I have to remind myself that yes! Things can be accomplished better don't beat yourself up if you don't do it perfectly.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Lana Centonze (R)

The U.S. House of Representatives has a unique ability to make and pass laws that affect the land. Their legislation helps to make America function and operate as a unified body.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

Lana Centonze (R)

I don't think a representative should have experience only in government or politics; if they did, the mindset of the representatives would be the same for everyone, and they wouldn't have variety. I believe having an array of experiences helps to keep the opportunities and ideas relevant and fresh.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Lana Centonze (R)

I believe immigration is one of our challenges. It's a problem that has been ignored by most administrations for years. It continues to be a problem and It is time to resolve this issue. There are so many loopholes in our immigration laws. if these issues are not resolved they can cause great problems for America. Illegal immigration goes along with our mishandled immigration laws.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Lana Centonze (R)

Yes! Two years are sufficient term length for each representative. It gives the representatives the time to establish themselves if they are freshmen and prove their abilities.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Lana Centonze (R)

I support term limits. When politicians start to work to promote themselves and not the people or community they are working for, then they need to move on. We witness politicians who get comfortable in the seat they hold and never work for the community.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Lana Centonze (R)

There have been some great representatives in America's history. Around 1832, Joseph Rainey was voted in as one of America's first Black House of Representatives. He served under the Republican party and helped break the barrier for African Americans serving in an office capacity. Though he had a lot of adversities to conquer and probably wasn't a perfect person, he helped open the door for an individual like myself to serve her District and Country.

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

Lana Centonze (R)

As I go out door knocking, I've gotten the opportunity to hear the heartbeat of the community. Many have expressed their joy at me running. Some have told me they are looking for more fresh ideas for the community. Some have even expressed my boldness to run.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Lana Centonze (R)

Oh my! My favorite jokes are from my children and they are Knock Knock jokes. They may be corny or hilarious I will always laugh because they came from my children.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Lana Centonze (R)

I look at policymaking as a marriage. For a marriage to work, there has to be a compromise among both parties. The same has to be accomplished by the Democrats and the Republican Party. What the American public usually sees is the opposite. Bills will be passed in the House, but disclosure of what these bills are covering is usually not given to the American people. This won't work. There has to be transparency among both parties.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

Lana Centonze (R)

The bill for raising revenue originated in the House of Representatives. Article 1 Section 7clause 1. As a representative of the house it's my duty to represent those within my district. They are trusting me to represent them and to work on their behalf. So my priority would be to put the people first and fight for what is needed within the district.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Lana Centonze (R)

Since Congress can only investigate matters connected to legislation it should be used wisely and for the benefit of the people of the United States.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Lana Centonze (R)

Urban Conservatives of America

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* Sylvester Turner

## Campaign finance[edit]

Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date

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Sylvester Turner | Democratic Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available***
Lana Centonze | Republican Party | $43,393 | $41,289 | $2,104 |  As of June 30, 2024
Vince Duncan | Independent | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available***
Kevin Dural | Independent | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available***

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.
*** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

## General election race ratings[edit]

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

* Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
* Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
* Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[4]
* Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[5][6][7]

Race ratings: Texas' 18th Congressional District election, 2024

Race tracker| Race ratings
| August 27, 2024| August 20, 2024| August 13, 2024| August 6, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter| Solid Democratic| Solid Democratic| Solid Democratic| Solid Democratic
Decision Desk HQ and The Hill| Safe Democratic| Safe Democratic| Safe Democratic| Safe Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales| Solid Democratic| Solid Democratic| Solid Democratic| Solid Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball| Safe Democratic| Safe Democratic| Safe Democratic| Safe Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

## Ballot access[edit]

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Texas in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Texas, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2024

State  | Office  | Party  | Signatures required  | Filing fee  | Filing deadline  | Source
Texas | U.S. House | Democratic or Republican | 2% of votes cast for governor in the district in the last election, or 500, whichever is less | $3,125.00 | 12/11/2023 | Source
Texas | U.S. House | Unaffiliated | 5% of all votes cast for governor in the district in the last election, or 500, whichever is less | N/A | 12/11/2023 | Source

## District analysis[edit]

Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.

* District map \- A map of the district in place for the election.
* Competitiveness \- Information about the competitiveness of 2024 U.S. House elections in the state.
* Presidential elections \- Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
* State party control \- The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

* District map

* Competitiveness
* Presidential elections

* State party control

Below is the district map in place for this election. Click the map below to enlarge it.

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2024

This section contains data on U.S. House primary election competitiveness in Texas.

Texas U.S. House competitiveness, 2014-2024

Year  | Districts/
offices  | Seats  | Open seats  | Candidates  | Possible primaries  | Contested Democratic primaries  | Contested Republican primaries  | % of contested primaries  | Incumbents in contested primaries  | % of incumbents in contested primaries
2024 | 38 | 38 | 3 | 160 | 76 | 16 | 23 | 51.3% | 19 | 54.3%
2022 | 38 | 38 | 6 | 222 | 76 | 17 | 27 | 57.9% | 19 | 59.4%
2020 | 36 | 36 | 6 | 231 | 72 | 24 | 26 | 69.4% | 18 | 60.0%
2018 | 36 | 36 | 8 | 212 | 72 | 25 | 21 | 63.9% | 15 | 53.6%
2016 | 36 | 36 | 2 | 127 | 72 | 13 | 20 | 45.8% | 19 | 55.9%
2014 | 36 | 36 | 1 | 100 | 72 | 6 | 13 | 26.4% | 12 | 34.3%

#### Post-filing deadline analysis[edit]

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Texas in 2024. Information below was calculated on 1/29/2024, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

In 2024, 164 candidates filed to run for Texas’ 38 U.S. House districts, including 63 Democrats and 101 Republicans. That was 4.3 candidates per district, the lowest number since 2016, when 3.5 candidates ran.

In 2022, the first election after the number of congressional districts in Texas increased from 36 to 38, 5.8 candidates ran per district. In 2020, 6.4 candidates ran, and 5.8 candidates ran in 2018.

The 164 candidates who ran in 2024 were also the fewest total number to run since 2016, when 127 candidates ran. One hundred candidates ran for Texas’ then-36 districts in 2014, the fewest in the decade, while 231 ran in 2020, the decade-high.

Three seats were open. That was the fewest since 2016, when two seats were open. Six seats were open in 2022 and 2020, and eight were in 2018—the decade-high.

Reps. Kay Granger (R-12th) and Michael Burgess (R-26th) retired from public office. Rep. Colin Allred (D-32nd) didn't seek re-election in order to run for the U.S. Senate. Fourteen candidates—10 Democrats and 4 Republicans—ran for the open 32nd district, the most candidates who ran for a seat in 2024.

Thirty-nine primaries—16 Democratic and 23 Republican—were contested this year. That was the fewest since 2016, when 33 were contested. There were 44 contested primaries in 2022, 50 in 2020, and 46 in 2018.

Nineteen incumbents—six Democrats and thirteen Republicans—faced primary challengers this year. That was the same number as 2022, and one more than in 2020.

Three districts—the 9th, the 20th, and the 30th—were guaranteed to Democrats because no Republicans filed to run. Five were guaranteed to Republicans because no Democrats filed to run—the 1st, the 11th, the 13th, the 19th, and the 25th.

### Partisan Voter Index

See also: The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Heading into the 2024 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is D+23. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 23 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Texas' 18th the 47th most Democratic district nationally.[8]

### 2020 presidential election results

The table below shows what the vote in the 2020 presidential election would have been in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by Daily Kos.

2020 presidential results in Texas' 18th based on 2024 district lines

Joe Biden | Donald Trump
73.6%  | 25.1%

### Inside Elections Baselines

See also: Inside Elections

Inside Elections' Baseline is a figure that analyzes all federal and statewide election results from the district over the past four election cycles. The results are combined in an index estimating the strength of a typical Democratic or Republican candidate in the congressional district.[9] The table below displays the Baseline data for this district.

Inside Elections Baseline for 2024

Democratic Baseline  | Republican Baseline  | Difference
68.2  | 29.8  | R+38.4

### Presidential voting history

See also: Presidential election in Texas, 2020

Texas presidential election results (1900-2020)

* 16 Democratic wins
* 15 Republican wins

Year  | 1900  | 1904  | 1908  | 1912  | 1916  | 1920  | 1924  | 1928  | 1932  | 1936  | 1940  | 1944  | 1948  | 1952  | 1956  | 1960  | 1964  | 1968  | 1972  | 1976  | 1980  | 1984  | 1988  | 1992  | 1996  | 2000  | 2004  | 2008  | 2012  | 2016  | 2020

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See also: Party control of Texas state government

### Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Texas' congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Texas

Party | U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Total
Democratic | 0 | 12 | 12
Republican | 2 | 25 | 27
Independent | 0 | 0 | 0
Vacancies | 0 | 1 | 1
Total | 2 | 38 | 40

### State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Texas' top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Texas, May 2024

Office | Officeholder
Governor |  Greg Abbott
Lieutenant Governor |  Dan Patrick
Secretary of State |  Jane Nelson
Attorney General |  Ken Paxton

### State legislature

#### Texas State Senate[edit]

Party  | As of February 2024

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| Democratic Party | 11
| Republican Party | 19
| Other  | 0
| Vacancies  | 1
Total |  31

#### Texas House of Representatives[edit]

Party  | As of February 2024

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| Democratic Party | 64
| Republican Party | 86
| Other  | 0
| Vacancies  | 0
Total |  150

### Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until 2024.

Texas Party Control: 1992-2024
Three years of Democratic trifectas • Twenty-two years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

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## District history[edit]

The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2018.

### 2022

See also: Texas' 18th Congressional District election, 2022

#### General election

##### General election for U.S. House Texas District 18

Incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee defeated Carmen Maria Montiel, Vince Duncan, and Phil Kurtz in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 18 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

| Sheila Jackson Lee (D) |

70.7

| 110,511

| Carmen Maria Montiel (R) |

26.2

| 40,941

| Vince Duncan (Independent) |

1.8

| 2,766

| Phil Kurtz (L) |

1.3

| 2,050

* * *

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 156,268

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#### Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18

Incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 1, 2022.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

| Sheila Jackson Lee|

100.0

| 35,194

* * *

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 35,194

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Cassius Marcellous Evergreen (D)
* Charles Thompson (D)

#### Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18

Carmen Maria Montiel advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 1, 2022.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

| Carmen Maria Montiel |

100.0

| 11,087

* * *

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 11,087

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Scott Huckabee (R)

#### Libertarian convention

#####  Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 18

Phil Kurtz advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 12, 2022.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

| Phil Kurtz (L) |

90.7

| 39
|  | Other/Write-in votes|

9.3

| 4

* * *

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 43

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### 2020

See also: Texas' 18th Congressional District election, 2020

#### General election

##### General election for U.S. House Texas District 18

Incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee defeated Wendell Champion, Luke Spencer, and Vince Duncan in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 18 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

| Sheila Jackson Lee (D) |

73.3

| 180,952

| Wendell Champion (R) |

23.5

| 58,033

| Luke Spencer (L) |

1.8

| 4,514

| Vince Duncan (Independent) |

1.4

| 3,396

* * *

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 246,895

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#### Republican primary runoff election

#####  Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 18

Wendell Champion defeated Robert Cadena in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 18 on July 14, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

| Wendell Champion |

71.8

| 4,000

| Robert Cadena |

28.2

| 1,570

* * *

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 5,570

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#### Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

| Sheila Jackson Lee|

77.1

| 49,729

| Marc Flores |

8.3

| 5,353

| Bimal Patel|

3.8

| 2,456

| Jerry Ford Sr.|

3.7

| 2,417

| Stevens Orozco |

3.4

| 2,180

| Michael Allen |

2.6

| 1,672

| Donovan Boson |

1.1

| 709

* * *

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 64,516

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#### Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

| Wendell Champion |

35.1

| 3,428

| Robert Cadena |

20.5

| 2,005

| T.C. Manning |

18.7

| 1,823

| Nathan Milliron |

11.0

| 1,076

| Ava Pate|

8.1

| 794

| Nellie Heiskell|

6.5

| 638

* * *

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 9,764

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Whitney Hatter (R)

#### Libertarian convention

#####  Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 18

Luke Spencer advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 21, 2020.

Candidate

|

| Luke Spencer (L)

* * *

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### 2018

See also: Texas' 18th Congressional District election, 2018

#### General election

##### General election for U.S. House Texas District 18

Incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee defeated Ava Pate, Luke Spencer, and Vince Duncan in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 18 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

| Sheila Jackson Lee (D) |

75.2

| 138,704

| Ava Pate (R) |

20.8

| 38,368

| Luke Spencer (L) |

2.2

| 4,067

| Vince Duncan (Independent) |

1.7

| 3,193

* * *

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 184,332

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Lori Bartley (Independent)
* Jessica Peterka (Independent)

#### Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18

Incumbent Sheila Jackson Lee defeated Richard Johnson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 6, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

| Sheila Jackson Lee|

86.0

| 34,514

| Richard Johnson|

14.0

| 5,604

* * *

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 40,118

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#### Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18

Ava Pate advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 18 on March 6, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

| Ava Pate|

100.0

| 7,634

* * *

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 7,634

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## See also[edit]

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## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ A majority in the U.S. House when there are no vacancies is 218 seats.
2. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2020 presidential results by congressional district, for new and old districts," accessed September 15, 2022
3. ↑ Texas Statutues, "Election Code Title 9. Candidates Chapter 145. Withdrawal, Death and Ineligibility of Candidate Subchapter A. General Provisions," July 20, 2024
4. ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
5. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
6. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
7. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
8. ↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed January 10, 2024
9. ↑ Inside Elections, "Methodology: Inside Elections’ Baseline by Congressional District," December 8, 2023

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