Texas' 26th congressional district
Texas' 26th congressional district is located in the northern portion of the state, and includes portions of Denton and Tarrant counties.[1]
The district previously centered around Denton County.
The current representative of the 26th congressional district is Michael C. Burgess (R).
Elections
2012
The 26th congressional district of Texas held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2012, in which incumbent Michael C. Burgess (R) won re-election. He defeated David Sanchez (D) and Mark Boler (L) in the general election.[2]
| U.S. House, Texas, District 26 General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Michael Burgess Incumbent |
68.3% | 176,642 | |
| Democratic | David Sanchez | 28.7% | 74,237 | |
| Libertarian | Mark Boler | 3% | 7,844 | |
| Total Votes | 258,723 | |||
| Source: Texas Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
2010
On November 2, 2010, Michael Burgess won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Neil Durrance (D) and Mark Boler (L) in the general election.[3]
| U.S. House, Texas District 26 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Michael Burgess incumbent |
67.1% | 120,984 | |
| Democratic | Neil Durrance | 30.7% | 55,385 | |
| Libertarian | Mark Boler | 2.3% | 4,062 | |
| Total Votes | 180,431 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Michael Burgess won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Ken Leach (D) and Stephanie Weiss (L) in the general election.[4]
| U.S. House, Texas District 26 General Election, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Michael Burgess incumbent |
60.2% | 195,181 | |
| Democratic | Ken Leach | 36.4% | 118,167 | |
| Libertarian | Stephanie Weiss | 3.4% | 11,028 | |
| Total Votes | 324,376 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Michael Burgess won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Tim Barnwell (D) and Rich Haas (L) in the general election.[5]
| U.S. House, Texas District 26 General Election, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Michael Burgess incumbent |
60.2% | 94,219 | |
| Democratic | Tim Barnwell | 37.2% | 58,271 | |
| Libertarian | Rich Haas | 2.6% | 3,993 | |
| Total Votes | 156,483 | |||
2004
On November 2, 2004, Michael Burgess won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Lico Reyes (D) and James Gholston (L) in the general election.[6]
| U.S. House, Texas District 26 General Election, 2004 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Michael Burgess incumbent |
65.8% | 180,519 | |
| Democratic | Lico Reyes | 32.7% | 89,809 | |
| Libertarian | James Gholston | 1.5% | 4,211 | |
| Total Votes | 274,539 | |||
2002
On November 5, 2002, Michael Burgess won election to the United States House. He defeated Paul William LeBon (D), David Wallace Croft (L) and Gary Page (G) in the general election.[7]
| U.S. House, Texas District 26 General Election, 2002 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Michael Burgess |
74.8% | 123,195 | |
| Democratic | Paul William LeBon | 22.8% | 37,485 | |
| Libertarian | David Wallace Croft | 1.4% | 2,367 | |
| Green | Gary Page | 1% | 1,631 | |
| Total Votes | 164,678 | |||
2000
On November 7, 2000, Richard Armey won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Steve Love (D) and Fred Badagnani (L) in the general election.[8]
| U.S. House, Texas District 26 General Election, 2000 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Richard Armey incumbent |
72.5% | 214,025 | |
| Democratic | Steve Love | 25.6% | 75,601 | |
| Libertarian | Fred Badagnani | 1.9% | 5,646 | |
| Total Votes | 295,272 | |||
1998
On November 3, 1998, Richard Armey won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Joe Turner (L) in the general election.[9]
| U.S. House, Texas District 26 General Election, 1998 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Richard Armey incumbent |
88.1% | 120,332 | |
| Libertarian | Joe Turner | 11.9% | 16,182 | |
| Total Votes | 136,514 | |||
1996
On November 5, 1996, Richard Armey won re-election to the United States House. He defeated Jerry Frankel (D) in the general election.[10]
| U.S. House, Texas District 26 General Election, 1996 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Richard Armey incumbent |
73.6% | 163,708 | |
| Democratic | Jerry Frankel | 26.4% | 58,623 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 11 | |
| Total Votes | 222,342 | |||
1994
On November 8, 1994, Richard Armey won re-election to the United States House. He defeated LeEarl Ann Bryant (D) and Alfred Adask (L) in the general election.[11]
| U.S. House, Texas District 26 General Election, 1994 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Richard Armey incumbent |
76.4% | 135,398 | |
| Democratic | LeEarl Ann Bryant | 22.4% | 39,763 | |
| Libertarian | Alfred Adask | 1.1% | 2,030 | |
| Total Votes | 177,191 | |||
1992
On November 3, 1992, Richard Armey won re-election to the United States House. He defeated John Wayne Caton (D) in the general election.[12]
| U.S. House, Texas District 26 General Election, 1992 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Richard Armey incumbent |
73.1% | 150,209 | |
| Democratic | John Wayne Caton | 26.9% | 55,237 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 85 | |
| Total Votes | 205,531 | |||
1990
On November 6, 1990, Richard Armey won re-election to the United States House. He defeated John Wayne Caton (D) in the general election.[13]
| U.S. House, Texas District 26 General Election, 1990 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Richard Armey incumbent |
70.4% | 147,856 | |
| Democratic | John Wayne Caton | 29.6% | 62,158 | |
| Total Votes | 210,014 | |||
Redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in Texas
Texas was redistricted in 2011. The controversial map approved by the Texas Legislature and signed by Gov. Rick Perry has been appealed, and the case has been taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court.[14]
External links
- Open Congress Texas's 26th Congressional District
- GovTrack.us Texas's 26th Congressional District & Map
See also
References
- ↑ Texas Redistricting Map "Map" Accessed July 24, 2012
- ↑ Politico "2012 Election Map, Texas"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2004"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 2002"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2000"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1998"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 5, 1996"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 8, 1994"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1992"
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 1990"
- ↑ Washington Times "High court to ponder Texas redistricting," Accessed December 14, 2011
