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Texas' 22nd Congressional District election, 2020 (July 14 Republican primary runoff)

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Filing deadline: December 9, 2019
Primary: March 3, 2020
Primary runoff: July 14, 2020
General: November 3, 2020
Pre-election incumbent:
Pete Olson (Republican)
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Troy Nehls defeated Kathaleen Wall in the Republican primary runoff for Texas' 22nd Congressional District on July 14, 2020. Nehls received 70.0% of the vote to Wall's 30.0%, advancing to the general election on November 3, 2020. In the 15-candidate Republican primary on March 3, Nehls received 40.5% of the vote to Wall's 19.4%.

Incumbent Pete Olson (R), who was first elected in 2008, did not seek re-election.[1]

The Houston Chronicle, SEAL PAC, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Nehls. A Nehls campaign ad said, "Sheriff Troy Nehls has lived, worked, worshiped, and voted in our district for decades. As Sheriff, he’s locked up over 2,500 criminal illegal immigrants and protected our second amendment rights."[2]

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), the National Association for Gun Rights, and the Susan B. Anthony List endorsed Wall. Her campaign said, "Send a trusted leader to Congress who will fight for our conservative values, defend the unborn and protect our borders."[3]

Between 1979 and 2020, Republicans represented the district for all but two years, when Nick Lampson held the seat from 2007 to 2009.[4] In 2018, Olson won re-election 51.4% to 46.5%. Major independent observers rated the 2020 general election as a toss-up or as tilt Republican. Click here to learn more about what was at stake in the general election.

Click on candidate names below to view their key messages:


Nehls
Wall



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Election procedure changes in 2020

See also: Changes to election dates, procedures, and administration in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020

Ballotpedia provided comprehensive coverage of how election dates and procedures changed in 2020. While the majority of changes occurred as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some changes occurred for other reasons.

Texas modified its primary election process as follows:

  • Election postponements: The primary runoff elections were postponed from May 26 to July 14.
  • Political party events: The Republican Party of Texas convention, scheduled for July 16-18 in Houston, was cancelled. The party conducted its convention online.

For a full timeline about election modifications made in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, click here.


Candidates and election results

Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 22

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Troy Nehls
Troy Nehls
 
69.9
 
36,132
Image of Kathaleen Wall
Kathaleen Wall
 
30.1
 
15,547

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

Total votes: 51,679
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Candidate profiles

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Troy Nehls

Image of Troy Nehls

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

  • Fort Bend County Sheriff (Assumed office: 2012)

Biography: 

Nehls graduated from Liberty University and received a master’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Houston Downtown. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 21 years. At the time of his 2020 campaign, Nehls had worked in law enforcement for over 25 years.


Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

Nehls said he conducted rescues and prevented looting during the response to Hurricane Harvey and that he would ensure the U.S. is prepared to respond to crises.

Nehls said that while serving as Fort Bend County Sheriff he arrested 2,500 unauthorized immigrants and supported firearm ownership.

Nehls said he had reduced crime in his jurisdiction and would support law enforcement in Congress.

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Sources: Troy Nehls 2020 campaign website, "Meet Sheriff Nehls," accessed September 28, 2020; Facebook, "Remembering Harvey," August 25, 2020; Facebook, "Defund," September 26, 2020; Troy Nehls 2020 campaign website, "About," accessed March 12, 2020; Katy Magazine, "SHERIFF TROY NEHLS: A Legacy of Public Service," June 2019 

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Texas District 22 in 2020.

Kathaleen Wall

Image of Kathaleen Wall

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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Biography:  Wall graduated from Texas A&M University. At the time of her 2020 campaign, she worked as a tech startup investor. Wall was also involved with the National and Texas Federations of Republican Women and served on the Harris County Republican Party Ballot Security Committee.


Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

Wall said, “Send a trusted leader to Congress who will fight for our conservative values, defend the unborn and protect our borders.”

Wall said, “The Chinese Communist Party continues to remain silent and cover up their role in spreading #COVID19 throughout the globe. In Congress, I’ll take the actions needed to ensure we hold China accountable.”

Wall said, "Nehls chose to remain silent over sex trafficking victims he swore to protect. How can we expect Troy Nehls to lead us in Washington DC?"

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Sources: Facebook, "Kathaleen Wall on July 10, 2020," accessed July 12, 2020, Facebook, "Kathaleen Wall on July 12, 2020," accessed July 12, 2020, Facebook, "Kathaleen Wall on July 11, 2020," accessed July 12, 2020; Kathaleen Wall 2020 campaign website, "About," accessed January 22, 2020

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Texas District 22 in 2020.


Noteworthy primary endorsements

Runoff endorsements

This section includes noteworthy endorsements issued in the primary, added as we learn about them. Click here to read how we define noteworthy primary endorsements. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please email us.

Endorsements made after the March 3 Republican primary election and ahead of the July 14 runoff are shown in the table below. The "Previous endorsee" column shows when a runoff endorsement came from a person or group that endorsed a different candidate in the primary election.

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Runoff election endorsements
Endorsement Nehls Wall Previous endorsee
Newspapers and editorials
The Houston Chronicle[6] ✔ Pierce Bush
Organizations
SEAL PAC[7] ✔ --
U.S. Chamber of Commerce[8] ✔ --

Primary endorsements

This section includes noteworthy endorsements issued in the primary, added as we learn about them. Click here to read how we define noteworthy primary endorsements. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please email us.

Click on the links below to view lists of endorsements on candidate websites, as available:

Republican primary endorsements
Endorsement Bush Wall
Newspapers and editorials
Houston Chronicle[9] ✔
Elected officials
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.)[10] ✔
U.S. Rep. Pete Olson (R)[11] ✔
Organizations
Concerned Women for America[12] ✔
National Association for Gun Rights[12] ✔
Susan B. Anthony List[13] ✔


Timeline

2020

Campaign themes

See also: Campaign themes

The following campaign themes and policy positions were found on candidates' campaign websites.

Troy Nehls

Nehls' campaign website stated the following:

“

Standing with President Trump

President Trump has delivered on his promises like no president in history. He promised conservative justices and we now have Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh. He promised to secure the border and thousands of new miles of border wall are under construction. He promised a record economy and we're experiencing records in unemployment for every demographic. He promised to drain the swamp and the deep state has launched witch hunts to stop him. The President needs allies in Congress with experience putting government officials in their place and standing up to special interests. That's what I've done for eight years as Sheriff and what I'll continue to do in the swamp. I'll stand with President Trump to build the wall, deliver his America First agenda, drain the swamp, and Keep America Great!

Human Trafficking

As a father to three beautiful daughters and the husband to an elementary school principal, the safety and security of our communities is always my top priority. Human trafficking is an abhorrent evil and something that is a very real threat in Texas District 22. As Sheriff, I've taken extensive action to crack down on human trafficking by closing numerous illicit massage parlors in Fort Bend County, which are known by trafficking experts to be the number one venue for sex trafficking, establishing a local 24/7 hotline for reporting suspected trafficking activity, and requesting and receiving funding for two detectives who specialize in human trafficking investigations. In Congress, I will utilize my decades of law enforcement experience to combat it at a federal level and work to raise awareness of this global threat.

Protect 2nd Amendment

Our constitutional right to keep and bear arms is one of our most foundational freedoms. I'm 100% pro-2A, recieved the highest rating possible from NRA, I'm endorsed by Michael Berry who said "I'm supporting Sheriff Nehls because he's a gun nut; anti-gun control conservaitve", endorsed by NRA Board Member Leroy Sisco, endorsed by Radical Firearms, the largest independent gun manufacturer in Texas, Co-Owner Todd Richey, and as Sheriff I famously told looters to stay out of Ft. Bend County because we believe in the 2nd Amendment and many of us are well armed, and they may leave in a body bag. In Congress, I will fight the gun grabbing socialists and always defend our constitutional right to defend ourselves and our loved ones.

Border Security

The federal government has failed its constitutional obligation to secure our borders. As Sheriff of Fort Bend County, I've dealt firsthand with the problems caused by our open southern border, locking up over 2,500 criminal aliens and working with ICE to process them for deportation, but criminal illegals who have been deported time and time again keep making it back into our country and committing crime. It's time the federal government puts the American people first, builds the wall, ends sanctuary cities, and deports criminal aliens. As your next Congressman, I'll use my over 25 years law enforcement experience, eight years as Sheriff of Ft. Bend County, and 21 years of service in the US Army reserve to lead on this issue. I'll fight to secure the border, finish President Trump's wall, deport criminal aliens, and end sanctuary cities.

National Debt

The federal government continues to kick the can down the road on our national debt. We're now over $25 trillion in debt and growing everyday. Foreign governments own trillions of dollars of our debt. This is not only a fiscal crisis but a national security one as well. We're selling out our children's future. As the father of three daughters and your next Congressman, I will not tolerate the irresponsible and downright criminal negligence of Congress when it comes to spending. Enough with politics as usual. Enough with career politicians and the swamp putting special interests before the American people. We need to get our fiscal house in order by cutting spending and sticking to a zero based budget. I made aggressive cuts to the budget and streamlined processes as Sheriff. I'll do the same in Congress. Our kid's futures depend on it.

Fighting for Veterans

Our men and women in uniform risk life and limb in service to our country. We owe it to them to ensure they have adequate healthcare services when returning home. Dozens of veterans are committing suicide every day. That is completely unacceptable. We must provide veterans with access to the best mental and physical health services. We must also ensure the VA Healthcare system is running efficiently and serving all veterans who come through the door.[20]

”
—Troy Nehls[21]


Kathaleen Wall

Wall’s campaign website stated the following:

“

Border Security
We must protect our borders. If we don't have a border, we don't have a country. #ThisWallWillBuildTheWall

Stop Illegal Immigration
Illegal immigration threatens our families, community, and democracy. I will support President Trump's agenda and work to deport criminal illegal immigrants. We need a fair policy that protects the sovereignty of Texas and this great nation.

Pro-Life
I'm 100% pro-life. I've fought for this issue for years and will never give up on protecting innocent human life.[20]

”
—Kathaleen Wall[22]


Campaign advertisements

This section shows advertisements released in this race. Ads released by campaigns and, if applicable, satellite groups are embedded or linked below. If you are aware of advertisements that should be included, please email us.

Troy Nehls


Sample ads from the candidate's Facebook page are embedded below. Click here to see the candidate's Facebook Video page.



Kathaleen Wall

Supporting Wall

"China Arrest" - Wall campaign ad, released May 7, 2020
"China" - Wall campaign ad, released April 1, 2020


Opposing Nehls

"Courtney's family's Story" - Wall campaign ad, released June 27, 2020
"Constable Wayne Thompson Ad" - Wall campaign ad, released June 17, 2020

Satellite group ads

"Troy Nehls Attacks the Second Amendment" - National Association for Gun Rights ad, released May 11, 2020

Polls

See also: Ballotpedia's approach to covering polls
Texas' 22nd Congressional District election, 2020: Republican primary runoff polls
Poll Date Republican Party Nehls Republican Party Wall Undecided Margin of error Sample size Sponsor
Remington Research Group March 7-8, 2020 61% 28% 11% 4.4 507 Troy Nehls for Congress


Campaign finance

The chart below contains data from financial reports submitted to the Federal Election Commission.

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Satellite spending

See also: Satellite spending

Satellite spending, commonly referred to as outside spending, describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[23][24][25]

This section lists satellite spending in this race reported by news outlets in alphabetical order. If you are aware of spending that should be included, please email us.

  • The National Association for Gun Rights launched a television ad campaign opposing Nehls with an initial buy of $120,000 on May 11, 2020.[15]

Primaries in Texas

A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Texas utilizes an open primary system. Voters do not have to register with a party in advance in order to participate in that party's primary. The voter must sign a pledge stating the following (the language below is taken directly from state statutes)[26]

“ The following pledge shall be placed on the primary election ballot above the listing of candidates' names: 'I am a (insert appropriate political party) and understand that I am ineligible to vote or participate in another political party's primary election or convention during this voting year.'[20] ”

For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.

Runoff elections in Texas

In Texas, a primary election candidate for congressional, state, or county office must receive a majority of the vote (more than 50%) to be declared the winner. If no candidate wins the requisite majority, a runoff election is held between the top two vote-getters.[27]

As of 2020, the Texas Secretary of State office stated, "There is no requirement to have previously voted in the general primary election in order to participate in the subsequent primary runoff election. Therefore, if a qualified voter did not vote in the general primary election, they are still eligible to vote in the primary runoff election." The office also stated that "if a voter votes in the primary of one party, they will only be able to vote in that party’s primary runoff election. ... After being affiliated with a party, a voter is not able to change or cancel their party affiliation until the end of the calendar year."[28]

What was at stake in the general election?

See also: Texas' 22nd Congressional District election, 2020

U.S. House elections were held on November 3, 2020, and coincided with the 2020 presidential election. All 435 House districts were up for election, and the results determined control of the U.S. House in the 117th Congress.

At the time of the election, Democrats had a 232-197 advantage over Republicans. There was one Libertarian member, and there were five vacancies. Republicans needed to gain a net 21 seats to win control of the House. Democrats needed to gain seats or lose fewer than 14 net seats to keep their majority.

In the 2018 midterm election, Democrats had a net gain of 40 seats, winning a 235-200 majority in the House. Heading into the 2018 election, Republicans had a 235-193 majority with seven vacancies.

In the 25 previous House elections that coincided with a presidential election, the president's party had gained House seats in 16 elections and lost seats in nine. In years where the president's party won districts, the average gain was 18. In years where the president's party lost districts, the average loss was 27. Click here for more information on presidential partisanship and down-ballot outcomes.


General election race ratings

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.[29]
  • 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.[30][31][32]

Race ratings: Texas' 22nd Congressional District election, 2020
Race trackerRace ratings
November 3, 2020October 27, 2020October 20, 2020October 13, 2020
The Cook Political ReportToss-upToss-upToss-upToss-up
Inside Elections with Nathan L. GonzalesToss-upToss-upToss-upToss-up
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal BallLean RepublicanToss-upToss-upToss-up
Note: Ballotpedia updates external race ratings every week throughout the election season.

District analysis

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

The 2017 Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was R+10, meaning that in the previous two presidential elections, this district's results were 10 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Texas' 22nd Congressional District the 133rd most Republican nationally.[33]

FiveThirtyEight's September 2018 elasticity score for states and congressional districts measured "how sensitive it is to changes in the national political environment." This district's elasticity score was 0.89. This means that for every 1 point the national political mood moved toward a party, the district was expected to move 0.89 points toward that party.[34]

Pivot Counties

See also: Pivot Counties by state

One of 254 Texas counties—0.4 percent—is a Pivot County. Pivot Counties are counties that voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012 and for Donald Trump (R) in 2016. Altogether, the nation had 206 Pivot Counties, with most being concentrated in upper midwestern and northeastern states.

Counties won by Trump in 2016 and Obama in 2012 and 2008
County Trump margin of victory in 2016 Obama margin of victory in 2012 Obama margin of victory in 2008
Jefferson County, Texas 0.48% 1.61% 2.25%

In the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump (R) won Texas with 52.2 percent of the vote. Hillary Clinton (D) received 43.2 percent. In presidential elections between 1900 and 2016, Texas cast votes for the winning presidential candidate 66.7 percent of the time. In that same time frame, Texas supported Democratic candidates slightly more often than Republicans, 53.3 to 46.7 percent. The state, however, favored Republicans in every presidential election between 2000 and 2016.

Presidential results by legislative district

The following table details results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections by state House districts in Texas. Click [show] to expand the table. The "Obama," "Romney," "Clinton," and "Trump" columns describe the percent of the vote each presidential candidate received in the district. The "2012 Margin" and "2016 Margin" columns describe the margin of victory between the two presidential candidates in those years. The "Party Control" column notes which party held that seat heading into the 2018 general election. Data on the results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections broken down by state legislative districts was compiled by Daily Kos.[35][36]

In 2012, Barack Obama (D) won 54 out of 150 state House districts in Texas with an average margin of victory of 37.4 points. In 2016, Hillary Clinton (D) won 65 out of 150 state House districts in Texas with an average margin of victory of 36.4 points. Clinton won 10 districts controlled by Republicans heading into the 2018 elections.
In 2012, Mitt Romney (R) won 96 out of 150 state House districts in Texas with an average margin of victory of 36.2 points. In 2016, Donald Trump (R) won 85 out of 150 state House districts in Texas with an average margin of victory of 34.5 points.


District election history

2018

See also: Texas' 22nd Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 22

Incumbent Peter G. Olson defeated Sri Preston Kulkarni, John McElligott, and Sara Kellen Sweny in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 22 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Peter G. Olson
Peter G. Olson (R)
 
51.4
 
152,750
Image of Sri Preston Kulkarni
Sri Preston Kulkarni (D)
 
46.5
 
138,153
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John McElligott (L)
 
1.1
 
3,261
Image of Sara Kellen Sweny
Sara Kellen Sweny (Independent)
 
1.1
 
3,241

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

Total votes: 297,405
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 22

Sri Preston Kulkarni defeated Letitia Plummer in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 22 on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Sri Preston Kulkarni
Sri Preston Kulkarni
 
62.1
 
9,502
Image of Letitia Plummer
Letitia Plummer
 
37.9
 
5,794

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

Total votes: 15,296
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 22

Sri Preston Kulkarni and Letitia Plummer advanced to a runoff. They defeated Stephen Keith Brown, Margarita Ruiz Johnson, and Mark Gibson in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 22 on March 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Sri Preston Kulkarni
Sri Preston Kulkarni
 
31.8
 
9,466
✔
Image of Letitia Plummer
Letitia Plummer
 
24.3
 
7,230
Image of Stephen Keith Brown
Stephen Keith Brown
 
21.0
 
6,246
Image of Margarita Ruiz Johnson
Margarita Ruiz Johnson
 
12.7
 
3,767
Image of Mark Gibson
Mark Gibson
 
10.2
 
3,046

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

Total votes: 29,755
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 22

Incumbent Peter G. Olson defeated Danny Nguyen, James Green, and Eric Zmrhal in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 22 on March 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Peter G. Olson
Peter G. Olson
 
78.4
 
35,782
Image of Danny Nguyen
Danny Nguyen
 
13.5
 
6,170
Image of James Green
James Green
 
5.5
 
2,521
Image of Eric Zmrhal
Eric Zmrhal
 
2.6
 
1,174

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

Total votes: 45,647
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2016

See also: Texas' 22nd Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Republican. Incumbent Pete Olson (R) defeated Mark Gibson (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Olson ran unopposed in the Republican primary on March 1, 2016, while Mark Gibson defeated A.R. Hassan for the Democratic nomination.[37][38]

U.S. House, Texas District 22 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngPete Olson Incumbent 59.5% 181,864
     Democratic Mark Gibson 40.5% 123,679
Total Votes 305,543
Source: Texas Secretary of State


U.S. House, Texas District 22 Democratic Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMark Gibson 76.2% 23,084
A.R. Hassan 23.8% 7,226
Total Votes 30,310
Source: Texas Secretary of State

2014

See also: Texas' 22nd Congressional District elections, 2014

The 22nd Congressional District of Texas held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Pete Olson (R) defeated Frank Briscoe (D) and Rob Lapham (L) in the general election.

U.S. House, Texas District 22 General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngPete Olson Incumbent 66.5% 100,861
     Democratic Frank Briscoe 31.6% 47,844
     Libertarian Rob Lapham 1.9% 2,861
Total Votes 151,566
Source: Texas Secretary of State

State profile

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Partisan data

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Presidential voting pattern

  • Texas voted Republican in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.

Congressional delegation

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  • Became a state in 1845
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Demographic data for Texas
 TexasU.S.
Total population:27,429,639316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):261,2323,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:74.9%73.6%
Black/African American:11.9%12.6%
Asian:4.2%5.1%
Native American:0.5%0.8%
Pacific Islander:0.1%0.2%
Two or more:2.5%3%
Hispanic/Latino:38.4%17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:81.9%86.7%
College graduation rate:27.6%29.8%
Income
Median household income:$53,207$53,889
Persons below poverty level:19.9%11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Texas.
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.


See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Twitter, "Chad Pergram on July 25, 2019," accessed July 25, 2019
  2. ↑ Facebook, "Sheriff Troy E. Nehls on June 29, 2020," accessed July 12, 2020
  3. ↑ Facebook, "Kathaleen Wall on July 10, 2020," accessed July 12, 2020,
  4. ↑ The Texan, "Texas’ 22nd Congressional District: History of the Seat and a Breakdown of the Current Race," November 25, 2019
  5. ↑ Candidate Connection surveys completed before September 26, 2019, were not used to generate candidate profiles. In battleground primaries, Ballotpedia based its selection of noteworthy candidates on polling, fundraising, and noteworthy endorsements. In battleground general elections, all major party candidates and any other candidates with the potential to impact the outcome of the race were included.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 The Houston Chronicle, "Editorial: We recommend Troy Nehls in GOP runoff for US House District 22," June 25, 2020
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  9. ↑ Houston Chronicle, "We recommend Pierce Bush in the Republican primary for U.S. House District 22," February 19, 2020
  10. ↑ Texas Scorecard, "Rand Paul Endorses Kathaleen Wall in Congressional Race," February 24, 2020
  11. ↑ Houston Chronicle, "Olson backs Bush in GOP primary for his congressional seat," January 20, 2020
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  13. ↑ Facebook, "Kathaleen Wall on February 26, 2020," accessed April 6, 2020
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  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Twitter, "Patrick Svitek on May 11, 2020," accessed May 14, 2020
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  17. ↑ The Marshall News Messenger, "Governor postpones primary election runoffs," March 20, 2020
  18. ↑ Office of the Texas Governor, "Governor Abbott Postpones Runoff Primary Election In Response To COVID-19," March 20, 2020
  19. ↑ Politico, "TX-22 Republican Runoff Election Survey," March 9, 2020
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  21. ↑ Troy Nehls 2020 campaign website, "Sheriff on the Issues," accessed July 12, 2020
  22. ↑ Kathaleen Wall 2020 campaign website, "Issues," accessed January 22, 2020
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  24. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed September 22, 2015
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  26. ↑ Texas Statutes, "Section 172.086," accessed October 7, 2024
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  28. ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Election Advisory No. 2020-05," February 11, 2020
  29. ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
  30. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
  31. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
  32. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
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  34. ↑ FiveThirtyEight, "Election Update: The Most (And Least) Elastic States And Districts," September 6, 2018
  35. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts," July 9, 2013
  36. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017
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  38. ↑ The New York Times, "Texas Primary Results," March 1, 2016


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