All U.S. House districts, including the 30th Congressional District of Texas, held elections in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. The primary was scheduled for March 1, 2022, and a primary runoff was scheduled for May 24, 2022. The filing deadline was December 13, 2021.

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

Texas' 30th Congressional District election, 2022 (March 1 Democratic primary)
Texas' 30th Congressional District election, 2022 (March 1 Republican primary)
Texas' 30th Congressional District election, 2022 (May 24 Democratic primary runoff)
Texas' 30th Congressional District election, 2022 (May 24 Republican primary runoff)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 30

Jasmine Crockett defeated James Rodgers, Zachariah Manning, Phil Gray, and Debbie Walker in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 30 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Jasmine Crockett (D)	74.7	134,876
	James Rodgers (R)	21.7	39,209
	Zachariah Manning (Independent)	2.1	3,820
	Phil Gray (L)	1.0	1,870
	Debbie Walker (Independent) (Write-in)	0.4	738

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 180,513
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Eric LeMonte Williams (Independent)

Democratic primary runoff election

Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 30

Jasmine Crockett defeated Jane Hamilton in the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 30 on May 24, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Jasmine Crockett	60.6	17,462
	Jane Hamilton	39.4	11,369

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 28,831
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Republican primary runoff election

Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 30

James Rodgers defeated James Harris in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. House Texas District 30 on May 24, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	James Rodgers	56.9	3,090
	James Harris	43.1	2,339

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,429
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 30

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 30 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jasmine Crockett	48.5	26,798
✔		Jane Hamilton	17.1	9,436
		Keisha Lankford	7.8	4,323
		Barbara Mallory Caraway	7.7	4,277
		Abel Mulugheta	5.9	3,284
	Submit photo	Roy Williams Jr.	5.0	2,746
		Vonciel Jones Hill	3.4	1,886
		Jessica Mason	3.4	1,858
		Arthur Dixon	1.2	677

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 55,285
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Zachariah Manning (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 30

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 30 on March 1, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Harris	32.9	3,952
✔		James Rodgers	31.3	3,754
		Kelvin Goodwin-Castillo	16.8	2,023
		Lizbeth Diaz	11.8	1,416
		Dakinya Jefferson	5.9	703
	Submit photo	Angeigh Roc'ellerpitts	1.3	160

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 12,008
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Libertarian convention

Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 30

Phil Gray advanced from the Libertarian convention for U.S. House Texas District 30 on March 19, 2022.

		Candidate
✔		Phil Gray (L)

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Voting information

See also: Voting in Texas

Election information in Texas: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

In-person: Oct. 11, 2022
By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 11, 2022
Online: N/A

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

No

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

In-person: Oct. 28, 2022
By mail: Received by Oct. 28, 2022
Online: N/A

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

In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
By mail: Received by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 24, 2022 to Nov. 4, 2022

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

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

N/A

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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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?

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Jasmine Crockett (D)

I am a believer and defender of democracy, especially when it comes to voting rights.

We are struggling economically more-so than ever, which is why I will work to bring good paying jobs to the district.

In the midst of this pandemic, we in Texas, are especially suffering from health care coverage neglect. I am committed to expanding access to healthcare in Texas.

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

God - Family - Community! A woman should have complete and total control of her body! At the same time, I believe that if a woman chooses to go for a certain number of months with the anticipation of having the unborn child, then she should do so, barring any health concerns. The United States Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in my opinion was wrong and has caused all kinds of chaos. For example, "Indiana doctor is being investigated for providing abortion for 10-year-old rape victim." https://apple.news/AEOZRouO3Q92es1d73HN7fA

God - Family - Community! My proposed ABC Bill (The American Bipartisan Commitment) will help end the suffering that our communities face when congress fights! If a congress member votes no on a bill, and if it passes, then that member's congressional district does not get the funding for his/her district. This bill will force congress to work together in the best interest of our communities. https://zachariahmanning.com/political-views

God - Family - Community! My district faces the biggest challenge when it comes to parental involvement due to the inability to take off work with pay. Most schools in U.S. TX Congressional District 30 are considered at-risk for school achievement (Title 1 Schools). I would like to propose on a federal level my PTA for Students Bill (Parents & Teachers Assurance for Students). The Bill will propose to increase both teacher pay and PTA involvement around working parents with paid leave for parents while off work for school volunteering. Each parent volunteer will receive eight hours of the real median hourly wage or their current hourly wage (whichever is greater) for at least two hours of volunteer time per month, plus $500 to the PTA.

James Rodgers (R)

Cultivate economic independence and growth by reducing wasteful spending, limiting inflators, and using targeted investments to rebuild impoverished communities.

Remodel education through school selection and encourage classroom innovation with state education independence.

Defend civil liberties by fighting executive overreach and all other attempts to dismantle our Constitution.

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Debbie Walker (Independent)

National Increase in Federal Minimum Wage Award. Pay people what they are worth, the minimum wage has not increased since 2009, and neither has the State of Texas. it is currently $7.25 hour, and at 40 hours work per week equates to $15,080 annually, barely enough for minimum living expenses, near poverty line. District 30 has many persons who are barely keeping afloat, and are struggling with rising food, housing , and gas prices. New home ownership is out of reach for many who are barely making rent, and see no end in sight, many are food and housing insecure and we will see increases in homelessness in the near future at this rate.

Create great paying jobs in District 30 with job expansion and training to address the upcoming and current automation revolution and technology explosion. Many job markets are in a remote work space, and we also need to award no interest Federal Start -Up business loans for non-traditional and on-line home-based business that support talent, creativity, innovation, and technology in an eCommerce market place in a global business landscape. We must retrain a mature workforce that see technology and data analytics entering their industries, even in teacher classrooms, and for those who are not computer literate, we must offer training of basic skill sets to stay competitive.

Health Care Advocacy, Population Health, Opt Out Donor Registry and Disaster Readiness in the face of Covid, other pathogens, increase in Heart Disease and Stroke, Diabetes, End Stage Kidney Disease and Dialysis, and Diabetes that largely affects District 30. We must attract more affordable grocery stores and pharmacies within the district, and greater access to quality health care in District 30. We need more partnerships with health care organizations and faith communities for community education.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Jasmine Crockett (D)

As a civil rights & criminal defense attorney, I am absolutely passionate about the inequities that I see, in general, and am deeply concerned about the constitutional rights of people that are seemingly being stripped away. Specifically, I am passionate about the criminal justice system, education, housing, jobs, healthcare, voting rights, reproductive rights, and climate injustices. These are all areas that I have worked to propound policy change, but in the absence of policy, I have specifically attempted to stand in the gap for my community. By that I mean, while the legislature refused to expand upon medicaid in Texas, our office partnered with local organizations to provide a mammogram clinic for those with or without insurance. We also worked to provide eye glasses to children in socio-economically disadvantaged situations. We also vaccinated more people through our office than any other. These are simply a few ways that we are working beyond the roadblocks that policy change sometimes presents.

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

The areas of public policy that I am personally passionate about are healthcare, women’s rights, education, veterans, voting rights and prosperity for our communities. We need to guarantee access to affordable and fair healthcare for everyone, especially women; I want to make sure that our children have access to quality education from two years of age through college, so they can grow up with their dreams intact; I will fight to my core to ensure that our veterans and military have the healthcare, housing and funding needed. These issues affect us all—whether we are African American, Asian, Caucasian, Hispanic, Mixed Race, Native American, or LGBTQ+. There are things that can only be addressed together as one country united under God's grace.

James Rodgers (R)

Education has become the epicenter for political debate and discussion, and there is a good reason for that phenomenon. Schools help determine how our children think and who they will become. There is a reason our social media and school board meetings are in hot debate about Critical Race Theory, High-Stakes Testing, and the role of parents, among a litany of other divisive topics. Moreover, we cannot reasonably expect to lower Dallas’ 1 in 5 poverty rate, reduce crime, create new community wealth, or address any other societal ill with an ineffective and outdated school system. We need someone who can articulate why our schools aren’t working and how we can make them work to best support students, parents, and the community. We must empower our community from the ground up if we want long-lasting change.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

In addition to the above three, Federal Income Tax Credits for essential workers and teachers who kept our economy going during the early pandemic months, and for school safety for the teachers, administrators, and students with safer laws for responsible gun ownership. I am also passionate about making certain that we are ready for the next special pathogen that comes America's way in protecting public safety, disseminating the information, having necessary public health information in place, and that we have an adequate nursing workforce for the future with the looming nursing shortage and the increasing mentally ill, addicted, aged, disabled, and diseased populations. In addition, with unprecedented weather and disaster events, having robust disaster plans in place for communities.

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

Jasmine Crockett (D)

Barbara C Jordan is an icon in politics and beyond. As the first African American woman elected to Congress from Texas, I can't help but to think that I wouldn't be on this journey but for the barriers that she, first, knocked down. I want the generations behind me to know that I, too, was committed to creating a space in which they could do more than imagine doors opening, but could and would walk through many doors and break many more glass ceilings. I simply want to bring back some semblance of honesty and reliability to politics overall. People are so distrusting of those in the political arena, for good reason, but I don't imagine that it was like that when Congresswoman Jordan ran. I imagine that people trusted that she made decisions based upon the genuine needs of the people within her district.

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is my most admired political leader that revolutionized the political landscape. He was and still is one of the most influential persons in the world. King’s “I have a dream” speech shaped the United States where it may have seemed impossible at the time. I believe King’s dream still lives today. He delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington. It became one of the defining events of the civil rights movement and one of the most iconic speeches in American history, a cry for equality and freedom. Dr. King’s speech motivates me everyday to keep fighting for the dream for us all!

Debbie Walker (Independent)

My mother and father definitely because they took us out to the inner city of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th wards in Houston to meet the people where they were stationed in life and help them. We were working-class yet always managed to take care of the downtrodden and spread hope and love. My parents had a community garden, fruit, and pecan trees, and we were the house where people played in our yard, learned piano, and ate from our garden. My father always advocated making the right decisions, and to learn about other people's walks in life, and never judging, but helping them along the way if we could. If there was an injustice, he taught me to speak up, and write letters, and the value of reading and writing. He encouraged me to be a nurse, my mother encouraged me to stay creative and budget.

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

Jasmine Crockett (D)

The Audacity of Hope by President Barack Obama.

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

Dr. King’s speech motivates me everyday to keep fighting for the dream for us all! Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is my most admired political leader that revolutionized the political landscape. He was and still is one of the most influential persons in the world. King’s “I have a dream” speech shaped the United States where it may have seemed impossible at the time. I believe King’s dream still lives today. He delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington. It became one of the defining events of the civil rights movement and one of the most iconic speeches in American history, a cry for equality and freedom.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

Philadelphia Movie with Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington explores the ethical, legal, and social-emotional plight of two uncommon men, both attorneys, who find common ground during the HIV era, and explores the human spirit in a fight for rights in a complex unchartered landscape, it reminds me of where we are now with Covid and varied perspectives in the US.

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

Jasmine Crockett (D)

honesty, a strong work ethic, and genuine love for the people

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

I will always be truthful with the people I represent and keep God first.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

First an authentic and caring spirit, tact, diplomacy, and strong communication skills with a person from various backgrounds, ages, gender, beliefs, emotional intelligence, respect, tenacity, winning personality, and undying hope for a better future. In addition a strong love for all of America, and the wonderful diversity that enriches our great nation.

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

Jasmine Crockett (D)

It is really simple for me. I believe my ability to communicate with constituents, stakeholders, other colleagues, as well as other elected officials, really allows for one to succeed because nothing gets done with just the work of one person, it takes all of us to be successful.

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

I am running for the U.S. Congress to bring tangible change and improvement to the communities that make up Congressional District 30. I was born and raised in the district and I deeply trust the community accountability system I have in place. As a graduate of Roosevelt High School, I know what it is like to be a part of the communities that I will serve. I have built my life around helping others overcome adversities and because of that experience, I know what it looks like when people have access to the resources they need to succeed: quality education, healthcare, good jobs, safe neighborhoods, and equal access to opportunities.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

The ability to critically think about all perspectives, respectful communication with people from all walks of life, tact, diplomacy, sharp and resourceful, thorough processing of information, kind caring spirit, common sense, and winning warm personality yet firm and tenacious with a strong work ethic and family values.

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

Jasmine Crockett (D)

The core responsibilities are to write bills and hopefully pass them into law. Depending on the dynamics of the House and the Senate, the primary responsibility may be to kill bills to protect the constituents of the district from disastrous legislation such as the voter suppression bills that passed in Texas. The next major role of a Congressperson is to provide constituent services for those in the district and be an effective communicator for and to the District. Finally, a role that I think most people don't understand that is critical, especially, in a district like 30, is to "stand in the gap." By that, I mean, we need to be a bridge between resources and opportunities, Legislation, alone, can't fix all of the problems that we face, but we can't stop at legislation if we see a problem. As an elected, it is incumbent upon me to be a problem solver. Something that I have been for years for thousands. When the solution can't be written into law, you have to be creative and come up with an answer to the problem.

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

As per the United States Constitution, the U.S. House of Representatives make and passes federal laws. The House also has several powers assigned to it exclusively; impeachment of federal officials, initiation of revenue bills, and the election of the President of the United States incase of an Electoral College tie. I am running for the U.S. Congress to bring tangible change and improvement to the communities that make up Congressional District 30. I was born and raised in the district and I deeply trust the community accountability system I have in place. As a graduate of Roosevelt High School, I know what it is like to be a part of the communities that I will serve. I have built my life around helping others overcome adversities and because of that experience, I know what it looks like when people have access to the resources they need to succeed: quality education, healthcare, good jobs, safe neighborhoods, and equal access to opportunities.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

To make laws for all Americans, represent the people in your district to oversight the budget as financial stewards, and care for and educate the constituents. Congress can also declare war, approve or reject presidential appointments, and investigate indiscretions. This is a very important role that requires fair, even-headed critical thinking.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Jasmine Crockett (D)

Ultimately, I want people to say that my life was dedicated to giving a voice and hope to the forgotten and ignored. I want people to say that I fought for equality in every facet of people's lives.

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

The legacy that I would like to leave is that I was a hardworking person who really cares. God - Family - Community!

Debbie Walker (Independent)

That I used my time and space on this Earth to make a difference in the lives of others by using my platform in life to raise those behind me and impact the future of humanity and the United States with my gifts, skill sets, knowledge, and truths. That I left my children a legacy of a better world and country.

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

Jasmine Crockett (D)

Columbine was the first historical event that I vividly recall. I was a senior in high school and had never heard of a school shooting occurring. Sadly, now, it is commonplace, so much so that children are given school shooting drills.

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

I bought my first land deal at 17 years of age and my first house at 18 years of age through hard work that my parents instilled in me.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

On April 4, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was shot, I sat curled under a table watching the TV screen with my mom dad, and 4 siblings glued to the screen. I was 5 and knew then I had to change the world somehow.

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

Jasmine Crockett (D)

My first job was with Western Union as a Customer Service Representative. I had this job from the age of 16 until I was 19.

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

My first job at 16 years of age was at KFC as a cook. I became a manager at the age of 17 with my employment lasting 5 years.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

Age 14 worked in a Library for the Summer work program in the children's section, and came back the second year. I got to introduce the joys of reading to very young people, and help with the art during story time. It was rewarding to interface with children from different races and backgrounds from me and learn that we had much in common.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Jasmine Crockett (D)

Notorious RBG... well because Ruth Bader Ginsberg is someone of a legend

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

Health related books, because I would like to be as healthy as can be.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

Trevor Noah's Born a Criminal-title true as a biracial child in South Africa child of a Swiss father and African mother. The book is really an homage to his mother, the true comedian that saw silver linings in a dirt poor life and difficult life, yet Trevor manages to bridge both perspectives of White and Black and uses humor and politics to bridge gaps, even today as a comedian

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

Jasmine Crockett (D)

Wonder Woman

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

Superman

Debbie Walker (Independent)

Storm-so I can change the weather

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

Jasmine Crockett (D)

Lessons - Eric Roberson

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

Love and Happiness by Al Green

Debbie Walker (Independent)

Happy Birthday to You because I had a birthday in August and it was sung 3 different ways/3 different artists

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

Jasmine Crockett (D)

Honestly, finding the strength to keep going in politics. I thank my village. Many people avoid politics because it can get so ugly, but I truly believe that when there is a purpose on your life and you walk in it, that you will be given the strength to keep going.

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

Achieving a work life balance has always been a challenge for me because I truly loves what I do. There has been obstacles that I had to overcome. The most challenging was during my tenure as Project Manager for a major school district in Dallas. During my employment I witnessed many questionable and unethical practices that I felt compelled to bring up. Unfortunately, this led to my separation from this position, but helped women and minority vendors get construction contracts with the Dallas District. I persevered through it all and felt vindicated of my actions when others stepped forward to acknowledge the validity of my statements. I have grown immensely because of the interactions that I have experienced over the years in my many business ventures. When dealing with different parties in business I understood the importance of trying to resolve issues in a fair and objective way while focused on finding solutions that provide a win/win for all parties involved.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

Not having enough time in the day, having a servant's heart, I have a deep understanding and desire to help people. The struggle has been finding like-minded people to collaborate with.

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

Jasmine Crockett (D)

We write the laws for the leading nation in the world. We set the tone and tenure for world policy.

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

As per the United States Constitution, the U.S. House of Representatives make and passes federal laws. The House also has several powers assigned to it exclusively; impeachment of federal officials, initiation of revenue bills, and the election of the President of the United States incase of an Electoral College tie, but we should do away with the Electoral College.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

To care for and educate its constituents, areas that I have mastered over the past decades as a nurse and chaplain.

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

Jasmine Crockett (D)

I absolutely believe it is beneficial. In a district like mine, we are losing 30 years of experience and seniority. We need someone who has an idea of what they are doing. It is the difference between the theoretical and reality. I understand, not only, how to translate the needs of my district into policy, but I, most importantly, understand my district. I understand the hours of dedication that are needed for the job and possess the skillset to know that sometimes it is just about preventing bad bills from seeing the light of day. People campaign and believe that it is only about passing bills and most don't understand that the system is designed to kill bills. There are 435 US Reps in this country and in order to pass a bill, you have to get I also know what it is to provide services to our constituents.

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

No, not necessarily as an elected official. Look at how out of touch our government is right now with all these so called career politicians. Elected People get comfortable and drunk on the political power, this is why I will push for term limits.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

As many industries and organizations have some form of corporate governance and politics, I believe that skill sets within these systems prepare one for the US government and politics. While it is beneficial, I do not believe it is necessary as we need fewer career politicians and more people who care about people moving into political spaces.

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

Jasmine Crockett (D)

I think we are fractured. We used to refer to our country as a melting pot. We used to say that we were a nation of immigrants, yet, we are now more divided than ever. Race relations are seemingly not improving. Now, it just seems that we can't agree over the basic things, such as data and science. Seemingly, facts have become a partisan fight which is now permeating every facet of our lives. We are partially still being plagued with this virus because to listen to science has become a democratic attribute, when we used to lead the world in science and research and we used to ALL rely upon it. Beyond that, climate change is an existential threat that caused us to experience things such as our winter storm, yet people are fighting against the tide to reduce our carbon imprint.

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

First, I agree that both major parties seem to have shifted further from the center. The political climate in the United States has been one of division and polarization over the past several years, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. The 2020 presidential election was more divisive than any before it, with some Donald Trump supporters refusing to accept the results of the election if he lost. Now, neither major political party seems interested in reaching across the aisle to collaborate with their counterparts. One possible reason for this is that both sides have moved further away from the center, and centrist voters are feeling ignored as a result.

My proposed ABC Bill (The American Bipartisan Commitment) will help end the suffering that our communities face when congress fights! If a congress member votes no on a bill, and if it passes, then that member's congressional district does not get the funding for his/her district. This bill will force congress to work together in the best interest of our communities. https://zachariahmanning.com/political-views

Another challenge is a woman should have complete and total control of her body! At the same time, I believe that if a woman chooses to go for a certain number of months with the anticipation of having the unborn child, then she should do so, barring any health concerns. The United States Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in my opinion was wrong and has caused all kinds of chaos. For example, "Indiana doctor is being investigated for providing abortion for 10-year-old rape victim." https://apple.news/AEOZRouO3Q92es1d73HN7fA

The United States Congress should pass federal laws that would preempt state’s laws concerning a woman’s healthcare as follows:

Health and life of the woman
Rape and incest

Gestation age should be determined by the woman and ultimately the medical provider. For example what if the fetus has expired inside of the woman but passed a set gestation age.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

Infectious Disease States-handling of special infectious pathogens

Disaster Relief/Readiness related to weather events Federal Minimum Wage increases Mental Health Crisis, Long-Covid, Drug Addiction, and Population Health Nursing Shortage Housing and Homeless Crisis Science Technology and the Automation Revolution

School Safety

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Jasmine Crockett (D)

I am not a current US Representative, so these are the committees that I would be interested in: Judiciary, Small Business, & Science, Space, & Technology

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

1. Education & Labor

2. Science, Space, and Technology 3. Small Business

4. Energy & Commerce

Debbie Walker (Independent)

Science and Technology-Automation Revolution

Population Health and Infectious Diseases Federal Minimum Wage Committee School Safety Disaster Readiness

If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?

Jasmine Crockett (D)

As a current TX State Representative, I proudly serve on the Business & Industry & Criminal Jurisprudence committees. In short, these two committees summarize who I am. I majored in Business Administration while in undergraduate school at Rhodes College and I have been a public defender and criminal defense attorney on both the state and federal levels in multiple states. I truly believe that I have added value to these committees because I personally know what it is to work as a small business owner, as well as I am keenly aware of the flaws within our criminal justice system.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

n/a

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

Jasmine Crockett (D)

NO! I absolutely believe we need at least four years. Constituents are cheated out of time because representatives are consistently running for office. it isn't fair to constituents, donors, nor democracy as a whole.

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

Two years is not the right term length for representatives. The term should be four or six years per term so the candidate is not campaigning half or more of his/her term.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

Yes it is appropriate

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Jasmine Crockett (D)

I, generally, believe in term limits. I think that the limits should depend upon the position. For instance, Texas has no term limits on our Governor. I think that is a mistake that we are going to be paying for, for some time, because he lead the effort to make it even harder for Texans to vote, which may allow him to stay in office, even longer.

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

The United States House of Representatives should have term limits, but longer than two year terms. Two year terms are too short because the candidate would spend half their time campaigning instead of doing the business that the people voted them in to do.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

2-year term limits are appropriate to give changing demographics a chance to vote fairly, and the people to evaluate and make another choice for ineffective leadership for such a key role.

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

Jasmine Crockett (D)

Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm. She consistently stood strong while paving the way for future leaders like me. We need self-assured leaders that have the courage to stand on the right side of history, especially during these tumultuous times.

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

I will model myself after what the constituents of my district want.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

Shiela Jackson Lee-Houston Eddie Berniece Johnson-TX District 30

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?

Jasmine Crockett (D)

I would say that my current constituents/family (the Gonzalez family), inspire me to fight harder, longer, and smarter. You see, Libby is a trans girl who simply wants to live, love, and play in her home state of Texas, but our state has consistently decided that instead of focusing on issues that are hurting All of US, such as the lack of access to healthcare or a failing grid, lawmakers thought it was fun to target an elementary school girl. I can't imagine how scary Texas is for Libby and other children, but as an adult, it only seemed right to do all that I could to try to have a conversation about "culture war" bills such as those that flew through the Texas house and try to address the issues from a humanity point of view. Libby and her little sister push me to make this world better. I hated that these amazing girls were coming to testify at the legislature regarding bills that were solutions in search of a problem. We had an incident at the capitol where there were some adult bullies that began harassing trans children and their friends. While I was on the house floor, my staff contacted me about helping out. We opened our office to all of the families that had driven far and wide to testify. We officially became a safe haven in what is supposed to be the "peoples' house."

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

I hear the most about our infrastructure in the communities that make up my district is the worst I have seen in my lifetime of living here. As a member of Congress, here are some things that I will do to address infrastructure concerns in my district;

1. Require that 50% of the labor force be hired from within my district to work on our infrastructure. 2. Require spend by dates on all monetary awards. 3. Require women and minority owned business participation. 4. Provide a homeless/worker program with a mental healthcare component for infrastructure workers. The jobs would range from liter/debris removal to extremely skilled labor. 5. I would require all federally funded roads and highways to have an ongoing maintenance plan and adhere to it. It is shameful how bad and dirty some of our roadways are.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

Impactful-a resident in my district lost several loved ones to Covid disproportionately and asked me hard questions related to why her community had a greater impact. It was memorable because I initially had the same questions, and could not give real answers in early 2020 as we were learning in real-time with conflicting information week to week from the federal administration, the CDC, and the WHO. I vowed to try to effect policy change to never have this situation in the US again.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

I am not a comedian sorry, but I like comedy

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

Jasmine Crockett (D)

Compromise is what our political system used to be built upon. I would prefer to use the word, bipartisanship, but everything seems to be votes down party lines, no matter if it makes sense or not. I will give you an example. This session, when the house voted to pass permit-less carry, allowing anyone over the age of 21 to walk around with a firearm and not requiring any licensing or training, we had a debate over some amendments on the floor. There was a provision of the bill that said everyone except gang members could carry. This seemed like it was smart for public policy, but when the issue of white supremacists and extremists came up as defined in the federal code from being disallowed to carry, the amendment failed. Republicans thought it was ok for them to carry firearms. There was no room for compromise on our side and seemingly no moral compass for our colleagues across the aisle. When the voting bill came about, we heard from bipartisan elections administrators of the dangers of this bill and why it should not go into effect. In fact, more people testified against the bill than for it, but they were ignored. Our system isn't working right now because facts and data are being ignored. It has cost us lives in covid and it is causing the crumbling our democracy as it relates to voting.

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

As an Independent Candidate not married to either side, nor have I accepted any Political Action Committee (PAC) money, then I will only do as my constituents in my district want me to do. The best leaders create an environment of compromise, not division. At first glance, this may seem to be the same thing, but they are quite different in practice. Compromise means that you understand the importance of listening to and considering the other party’s point of view without wavering on your own beliefs and objectives. Division implies that you are trying to win the argument rather than finding common ground, and you will actively work against anything that threatens your position of dominance. My proposed ABC Bill (The American Bipartisan Commitment) will help end the suffering that our communities face when congress fights! If a congress member votes no on a bill, and if it passes, then that member's congressional district does not get the funding for his/her district. This bill will force congress to work together in the best interest of our communities. https://zachariahmanning.com/political-views

Debbie Walker (Independent)

Absolutely so that both sides can effectively arrive at real solutions for all of America. Mediation and bridging gaps across the aisles are key to moving the US forward and facing challenges together.

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?

Jasmine Crockett (D)

Well, this is a tough one. The reality is that I would be 1 of 435. I am not sure, but of course, the fight these days seems to be in the Senate and there may be something that the Senate really wants done and we may be able to leverage this to finally get some bills moved through both chambers instead of things, seemingly, only passing the house.

Zachariah Manning (Independent)

The priorities if elected that I will focus on would include healthcare, women’s rights, education, veterans, voting rights and prosperity for our communities. We need to guarantee access to affordable and fair healthcare for everyone, especially women; I want to make sure that our children have access to quality education from two years of age through college, so they can grow up with their dreams intact; I will fight to my core to ensure that our veterans and military have the healthcare, housing and funding needed. These issues affect us all—whether we are African American, Asian, Caucasian, Hispanic, Mixed Race, Native American, or LGBTQ+. There are things that can only be addressed together as one country united under God's grace.

Debbie Walker (Independent)

It will play an important role in critically thinking about cost versus benefit and long-term payoffs for the most cost-effective, yet impactful, bills that make sense and reduces waste.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Barbara Mallory Caraway	Democratic Party	$35,372	$34,545	$900	As of December 31, 2022
Jasmine Crockett	Democratic Party	$970,009	$817,159	$152,849	As of December 31, 2022
Arthur Dixon	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Jane Hamilton	Democratic Party	$705,218	$705,218	$0	As of June 30, 2022
Vonciel Jones Hill	Democratic Party	$36,438	$35,709	$2,286	As of December 31, 2022
Keisha Lankford	Democratic Party	$48,484	$22,840	$21,782	As of February 9, 2022
Jessica Mason	Democratic Party	$290,024	$290,024	$0	As of March 31, 2022
Abel Mulugheta	Democratic Party	$375,478	$375,478	$0	As of March 31, 2022
Roy Williams Jr.	Democratic Party	$0	$10,994	$-10,994	As of February 9, 2022
Lizbeth Diaz	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Kelvin Goodwin-Castillo	Republican Party	$12,649	$8,688	$3,961	As of March 31, 2022
James Harris	Republican Party	$12,332	$12,767	$-367	As of June 30, 2022
Dakinya Jefferson	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Angeigh Roc'ellerpitts	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
James Rodgers	Republican Party	$64,725	$64,718	$7	As of December 31, 2022
Phil Gray	Libertarian Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Zachariah Manning	Independent	$8,985	$9,228	$-28	As of November 28, 2022
Debbie Walker	Independent	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2022. 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

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.^[1]
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.^[2]^[3]^[4]

Race ratings: Texas' 30th Congressional District election, 2022
Race tracker	Race ratings
	November 8, 2022	November 1, 2022	October 25, 2022	October 18, 2022
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid Democratic	Solid 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 requirements

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Texas in the 2022 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Texas, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2022
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Texas	U.S. House	Democratic or Republican	2% of all votes cast for governor in the district in the last election, or 500, whichever is less	$3,125.00	12/13/2021	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	6/23/2022	Source

District analysis

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 before and after redistricting.
Effect of redistricting - How districts in the state changed as a result of redistricting following the 2020 census.
Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2022 U.S. House elections in the state.
Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.
State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.

District map

	2024 → ← 2020
Texas' 30th Congressional District
	Democratic primary; Democratic primary runoff; Republican primary; Republican primary runoff; General election
Election details
	Filing deadline: December 13, 2021
	Primary: March 1, 2022; Primary runoff: May 24, 2022; General: November 8, 2022
How to vote
	Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Voting in Texas
Race ratings
	Cook Partisan Voter Index (2022): D+27; Cook Political Report: Solid 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, 2022
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Below was the map in use at the time of the election, enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle, compared to the map in place before the election.

Texas District 30
before 2020 redistricting cycle

Click a district to compare boundaries.

Texas District 30
after 2020 redistricting cycle

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Effect of redistricting

See also: Redistricting in Texas after the 2020 census

The table below details the results of the 2020 presidential election in each district at the time of the 2022 election and its political predecessor district.^[5] This data was compiled by Daily Kos Elections.^[6]

2020 presidential results by Congressional district, Texas
District	2022 district		Political predecessor district
District	Joe Biden	Donald Trump	Joe Biden	Donald Trump
Texas' 1st	26.5%	72.4%	27.2%	71.6%
Texas' 2nd	37.9%	60.7%	48.6%	49.9%
Texas' 3rd	42.0%	56.4%	48.7%	49.8%
Texas' 4th	36.4%	62.4%	24.4%	74.4%
Texas' 5th	38.2%	60.6%	37.9%	60.9%
Texas' 6th	37.4%	61.3%	47.8%	50.8%
Texas' 7th	64.2%	34.5%	53.6%	45.1%
Texas' 8th	35.8%	63.0%	28.1%	70.6%
Texas' 9th	76.2%	22.8%	75.7%	23.3%
Texas' 10th	39.8%	58.6%	48.4%	50.0%
Texas' 11th	29.1%	69.5%	19.7%	79.1%
Texas' 12th	40.1%	58.3%	37.9%	60.5%
Texas' 13th	26.5%	72.0%	19.4%	79.2%
Texas' 14th	35.0%	63.6%	39.6%	59.0%
Texas' 15th	48.1%	51.0%	TX-15: 50.4% TX-34: 51.5%	TX-15: 48.5% TX-34: 47.5%
Texas' 16th	67.0%	31.5%	66.4%	32.0%
Texas' 17th	38.0%	60.5%	43.6%	54.6%
Texas' 18th	73.6%	25.1%	75.7%	23.0%
Texas' 19th	26.2%	72.4%	26.3%	72.2%
Texas' 20th	65.8%	32.7%	63.7%	34.7%
Texas' 21st	39.4%	59.1%	47.9%	50.6%
Texas' 22nd	41.3%	57.4%	48.9%	49.8%
Texas' 23rd	45.8%	52.9%	48.5%	50.3%
Texas' 24th	43.0%	55.4%	51.9%	46.5%
Texas' 25th	33.8%	64.9%	44.4%	54.0%
Texas' 26th	40.0%	58.6%	42.1%	56.3%
Texas' 27th	38.1%	60.6%	37.5%	61.2%
Texas' 28th	52.9%	45.9%	51.6%	47.2%
Texas' 29th	67.8%	31.0%	65.9%	32.9%
Texas' 30th	77.8%	21.0%	79.8%	18.9%
Texas' 31st	39.0%	59.2%	47.6%	50.4%
Texas' 32nd	65.7%	32.7%	54.4%	44.0%
Texas' 33rd	74.2%	24.4%	73.0%	25.6%
Texas' 34th	57.3%	41.8%	TX-15: 50.4% TX-34: 51.5%	TX-15: 48.5% TX-34: 47.5%
Texas' 35th	71.7%	26.5%	---	---
Texas' 36th	33.6%	65.2%	26.9%	71.9%
Texas' 37th	75.5%	22.7%	67.7%	30.5%
Texas' 38th	40.2%	58.4%	---	---

Competitiveness

See also: Primary election competitiveness in state and federal government, 2022

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

Post-filing deadline analysis

The following analysis covers all U.S. House districts up for election in Texas in 2022. Information below was calculated on Jan. 27, 2022, and may differ from information shown in the table above due to candidate replacements and withdrawals after that time.

In 2022, 223 candidates filed to run for Texas’ 38 U.S. House districts, including 143 Republicans, 79 Democrats, and one independent candidate. That’s 5.9 candidates per district, less than the 6.5 candidates per district in 2020 and 5.9 in 2018.

Texas gained two U.S. House districts following the 2020 census. Two members of the U.S. House filed to run for re-election in a different district than the one represented before redistricting: Lloyd Doggett (D) filed in the new 37th District, while Vicente Gonzalez (D) filed in the 34th District seat held by retiring Rep. Filemon Vela (D).

Six districts were open, meaning no incumbent filed to run. In addition to Gonzalez’s and Doggett’s districts, these included the newly-created 38th District and the 1st, 8th, and 30th districts. 1st District incumbent Louie Gohmert (R) filed to run for state attorney general, while incumbents Kevin Brady (R) and Eddie Bernice Johnson (D) did not file for re-election.

This was the same number as 2012, the previous post-redistricting cycle, and 2020. There were seven open seats in 2018.

There were 13 incumbents who filed to run in districts without any primary challengers.

Three districts were likely to be won by Republicans because no Democrats filed. There were no districts where the same is true of Democratic candidates.

Fifteen candidates each filed to run in the 15th and 30th Districts, more than any other. Six Democrats and nine Republicans filed in the 15th. Nine Democrats and six Republicans filed in the 30th. Both districts were open.

Presidential elections

Partisan Voter Index

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

Heading into the 2022 elections, based on results from the 2020 and 2016 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district was D+27. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 27 percentage points more Democratic than the national average. This made Texas' 30th the 28th most Democratic district nationally.^[7]

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' 30th based on 2022 district lines
Joe Biden	Donald Trump
77.8%	21.0%

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
Winning Party	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	D	D	D	R	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

Demographics

The table below details demographic data in Texas and compares it to the broader United States as of 2019.

Demographic Data for Texas
	Texas	United States
Population	25,145,561	308,745,538
Land area (sq mi)	261,266	3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White	74%	72.5%
Black/African American	12.1%	12.7%
Asian	4.8%	5.5%
Native American	0.5%	0.8%
Pacific Islander	0.1%	0.2%
Other (single race)	5.8%	4.9%
Multiple	2.7%	3.3%
Hispanic/Latino	39.3%	18%
Education
High school graduation rate	83.7%	88%
College graduation rate	29.9%	32.1%
Income
Median household income	$61,874	$62,843
Persons below poverty level	14.7%	13.4%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2010). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2014-2019).
**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.

State party control

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Texas' congressional delegation as of November 2022.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Texas, November 2022
Party	U.S. Senate	U.S. House	Total
Democratic	0	12	12
Republican	2	24	26
Independent	0	0	0
Vacancies	0	0	0
Total	2	36	38

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Texas' top four state executive offices as of November 2022.

State executive officials in Texas, November 2022
Office	Officeholder
Governor	Greg Abbott
Lieutenant Governor	Dan Patrick
Secretary of State	John Scott
Attorney General	Ken Paxton

State legislature

The tables below highlight the partisan composition of the Texas State Legislature as of November 2022.

Texas State Senate

Party		As of November 2022
	Democratic Party	13
	Republican Party	18
	Vacancies	0
Total		31

Texas House of Representatives

Party		As of November 2022
	Democratic Party	65
	Republican Party	83
	Vacancies	2
Total		150

Trifecta control

As of November 2022, Texas was a Republican trifecta, with majorities in both chambers of the state legislature and control of the governorship. The table below displays the historical trifecta status of the state.

Texas Party Control: 1992-2022
Three years of Democratic trifectas • Twenty years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

Year	92	93	94	95	96	97	98	99	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22
Governor	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
Senate	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R
House	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R	R

District history

2020

Texas' 30th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Republican primary)

Texas' 30th Congressional District election, 2020 (March 3 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 30

Incumbent Eddie Bernice Johnson defeated Tre Pennie and Eric LeMonte Williams in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 30 on November 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Eddie Bernice Johnson (D)	77.5	204,928
	Tre Pennie (R)	18.4	48,685
	Eric LeMonte Williams (Independent)	4.1	10,851

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 264,464
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 30

Incumbent Eddie Bernice Johnson defeated Shenita Cleveland, Barbara Mallory Caraway, and Hasani Burton in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 30 on March 3, 2020.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Eddie Bernice Johnson	70.6	58,804
	Shenita Cleveland	13.6	11,358
	Barbara Mallory Caraway	12.6	10,452
	Hasani Burton	3.2	2,638

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 83,252
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 30

Tre Pennie advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 30 on March 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tre Pennie	100.0	9,928

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,928
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Libertarian convention

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Dakinya Jefferson (L)

2018

See also: Texas' 30th Congressional District election, 2018

General election

General election for U.S. House Texas District 30

Incumbent Eddie Bernice Johnson defeated Shawn Jones in the general election for U.S. House Texas District 30 on November 6, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Eddie Bernice Johnson (D)	91.1	166,784
	Shawn Jones (L)	8.9	16,390

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 183,174
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 30

Incumbent Eddie Bernice Johnson defeated Barbara Mallory Caraway and Eric LeMonte Williams in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Texas District 30 on March 6, 2018.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Eddie Bernice Johnson	63.6	32,415
	Barbara Mallory Caraway	22.8	11,641
	Eric LeMonte Williams	13.6	6,931

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 50,987
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2016

See also: Texas' 30th Congressional District election, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated this race as safely Democratic. Incumbent Eddie Bernice Johnson (D) defeated Charles Lingerfelt (R), Jarrett Woods (L), and Thom Prentice (G) in the general election on November 8, 2016. Johnson defeated Barbara Mallory Caraway and Brandon Vance in the Democratic primary on March 1, 2016, while Lingerfelt faced no opposition in the Republican primary.^[8]^[9]

**U.S. House, Texas District 30 General Election, 2016**
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Eddie Bernice Johnson Incumbent	77.9%	170,502
	Republican	Charles Lingerfelt	19%	41,518
	Libertarian	Jarrett Woods	2.2%	4,753
	Green	Thom Prentice	0.9%	2,053
Total Votes				218,826
Source: Texas Secretary of State

**U.S. House, Texas District 30 Democratic Primary, 2016**
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Eddie Bernice Johnson Incumbent	69.4%	44,527
Barbara Mallory Caraway	23.8%	15,273
Brandon Vance	6.8%	4,339
Total Votes		64,139
Source: Texas Secretary of State

2014

See also: Texas' 30th Congressional District elections, 2014

The 30th Congressional District of Texas held an election for the U.S. House of Representatives on November 4, 2014. Incumbent Eddie Bernice Johnson (D) defeated Max Koch, III (L) and Eric LeMonte Williams (I) in the general election.

**U.S. House, Texas District 30 General Election, 2014**
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Eddie Bernice Johnson Incumbent	87.9%	93,041
	Libertarian	Max Koch, III	6.8%	7,154
	Independent	Eric LeMonte Williams	5.3%	5,598
Total Votes				105,793
Source: Texas Secretary of State

**U.S. House, Texas District 30 Democratic Primary, 2014**
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Eddie Bernice Johnson Incumbent	69.9%	23,756
Barbara Mallory Caraway	30.1%	10,216
Total Votes		33,972
Source: Texas Secretary of State

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Footnotes

↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
↑ Political predecessor districts are determined primarily based on incumbents and where each chose to seek re-election.
↑ Daily Kos Elections, "Daily Kos Elections 2020 presidential results by congressional district (old CDs vs. new CDs)," accessed May 12, 2022
↑ Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed February 6, 2023
↑ Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed December 15, 2015
↑ The New York Times, "Texas Primary Results," March 1, 2016

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[1] Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.

[2] Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018

[3] Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018

[4] Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018

[5] Political predecessor districts are determined primarily based on incumbents and where each chose to seek re-election.

[6] Daily Kos Elections, "Daily Kos Elections 2020 presidential results by congressional district (old CDs vs. new CDs)," accessed May 12, 2022

[7] Cook Political Report, "The 2022 Cook Partisan Voting Index (Cook PVI℠)," accessed February 6, 2023

[8] Texas Secretary of State, "2016 March Primary Election Candidate Filings by County," accessed December 15, 2015

[primaryresults16-9] The New York Times, "Texas Primary Results," March 1, 2016

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