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

Elections in Texas, 2022

• Runoff date: May 24, 2022
• Mail-in registration deadline: April 25, 2022
• Online registration deadline: N/A
• In-person registration deadline: April 25, 2022

• Early voting starts: May 16, 2022
• Early voting ends: May 20, 2022
• Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Absentee/mail-in voting deadline: May 24, 2022

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Texas' 30th Congressional District
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Election details
Filing deadline: December 13, 2021
Primary: March 1, 2022 Primary runoff: May 24, 2022 General: November 8, 2022
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Poll times: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voting in Texas
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Cook Partisan Voter Index (2022): D+27 Cook Political Report: Solid Democratic Inside Elections: Solid Democratic Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Democratic
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Jasmine Crockett defeated Jane Hamilton in the Democratic Party primary runoff for Texas' 30th Congressional District on May 24, 2022. Crockett and Hamilton advanced from the March 1 Democratic primary.

Crockett was elected to represent Texas House District 100 in 2020 and was among the Texas House members who left the state in protest of SB1, which made a series of changes to Texas' election administration laws. “There’s a number of people who will most likely enter this race. There are none that I believe will enter this race that have been battle tested like I have this session," Crockett said. She said she supported "Economic recovery that includes all, fair district maps, expanding healthcare and access to the ballot box, lowering property taxes, and reforming the criminal justice and policing systems." Johnson and a number of Texas state representatives endorsed Crockett.

Hamilton served as an adviser on Pres. Joe Biden's (D) Texas campaign in 2020 and worked as an online program manager. She emphasized her local support, saying, "There is no other candidate in this race that has such broad support throughout the district" and the race would be "determined by the candidate who works the hardest and gets out their supporters. And I’m experienced doing just that.” Hamilton said she supported criminal justice reform, expanding access to healthcare, and "Voters Rights legislation which prohibits States from disenfranchising people of color." Hamilton's endorsers included U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey (D), Texas State Rep. Chris Turner (D), State Sen. Beverly Powell (D), and several local officials.

Incumbent Eddie Bernice Johnson (D) , who was first elected to the U.S. House in 1992, did not seek re-election. The Cook Political Report and other outlets rated the 30th district Solid Democratic.

Campaign funding was an issue in the race, with Hamilton criticizing political action committees' expenditures on behalf of Crockett. “You are hard-pressed to find that example anywhere in the state of Texas or in North Texas, for $2 million to essentially be poured in by two super pacs, ” Hamilton said. Crockett said, “You’re always critical when you don’t have what you want. I don’t look at it that it’s anything nefarious. It’s sad that someone would insinuate that it is. This is really how elections work.”

Jasmine Crockett (D) and Jane Hamilton (D) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. To read those survey responses, click here.

Click here for coverage of the March 1, 2022, Democratic primary.

Election news

This section includes a timeline of events leading up to the election. The timeline is updated regularly as polling, debates, and other noteworthy events occur.

The most recent events are shown first.

• May 24, 2022: Crockett defeated Hamilton with 60% of the vote to Hamilton's 40%.
• May 4, 2022: The Federal Election Commission released new campaign finance data.
• March 1, 2022: Crockett and Hamilton were the top two finishers in the Democratic Party primary election.

Candidates and election results

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

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 28,831
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Jasmine Crockett

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I am the current elected State Representative for Texas House District 100. I have been named freshman of the year by 3 different organizations, named one of the most effective legislators by another organization, and to the 2021 Root 100 most influential African Americans in the country. I am an attorney licensed to practice in Texas, Arkansas, and multiple federal courts. I am above-all a servant. I've dedicated the majority of my career to assisting indigent accused persons in the justice system and I have dedicated countless hours to my community through my sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. and otherwise. In the midst of the George Floyd protests, I represented innocent protestors pro-bono, approximately 600 of them, successfully."

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Key Messages

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

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

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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.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Texas District 30 in 2022.

Jane Hamilton

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Jane Hope Hamilton began her legislative career as an aide to Representative Helen Giddings in the Texas State House. Soon thereafter, she continued her policy work in Washington, DC on the U.S. House Rules Committee and the U.S. House Democratic Caucus. Years later, Hamilton returned to Congress as a Chief of Staff to Congressman Marc Veasey. Hamilton has served on some of the most impactful and victorious campaigns in Texas. She led the campaign that flipped Dallas County from Republican to Democratic, electing the first African American District Attorney in Texas. Most recently, Hamilton served as the Texas Statewide Director during the Presidential Primary which led to Joe Biden clinching the Democratic Nomination. She also served as a Senior Advisor during the general election. Hamilton is the founder of the Barbara Jordan Leadership Institute, a nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive approach to community-based leadership in action. Before running for Congress, Hamilton was a General Manager at Noodle, a company that specializes in building online programs for colleges and universities. Hamilton has served as a Board Member of; Annie's List, Deeds Not Words & Dallas County Citizens Election Advisory Committee. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc."

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Key Messages

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After the Texas State Legislative Session of 2011, I sued the Governor of Texas twice - and won, to protect our voting rights. As Chief of Staff, I helped form the first-ever Congressional Voting Rights Caucus whose members are on the frontlines of the fight today. When elected to Congress, I will lead in the fight to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

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My fight for police reform and criminal justice reform is personal. As a victim of police brutality, I will fight for the passage of the George Floyd Act.

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With 27 billion of federal funding in infrastructure alone, coming to Texas, my experience will help ensure that jobs and economic opportunities are available to communities of Congressional District 30, especially to those historically marginalized and underserved. I will use my relationships with elected officials, community stakeholders, community organizations, and business leaders to ensure that equity is prioritized in the disbursement of federal funds.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Texas District 30 in 2022.

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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?

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.

Jane Hamilton (D)

After the Texas State Legislative Session of 2011, I sued the Governor of Texas twice - and won, to protect our voting rights. As Chief of Staff, I helped form the first-ever Congressional Voting Rights Caucus whose members are on the frontlines of the fight today. When elected to Congress, I will lead in the fight to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

My fight for police reform and criminal justice reform is personal. As a victim of police brutality, I will fight for the passage of the George Floyd Act.

With 27 billion of federal funding in infrastructure alone, coming to Texas, my experience will help ensure that jobs and economic opportunities are available to communities of Congressional District 30, especially to those historically marginalized and underserved. I will use my relationships with elected officials, community stakeholders, community organizations, and business leaders to ensure that equity is prioritized in the disbursement of federal funds.

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.

Jane Hamilton (D)

We need to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act and implement strong election policies that protect our Democracy. We need to pass the George Floyd Act and create meaningful policies that eliminate systemic racism in our law enforcement agencies and court systems. We need to implement stronger hospital protocols and policies with the sole purpose of lowering the disproportionately high numbers of maternal mortality among African American women. I will push for the creation of policies that support Congresswoman Underwood’s Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (HR 959). We need to continue to implement policies that create economic opportunities and equity for underserved and historically marginalized communities of color.

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.

Jane Hamilton (D)

Barbara Jordan was one of the most compelling leaders in the history of our great Nation. She was a defender of the Constitution and believed in “America’s promise,” which meant equality and justice for all. She was a national leader around our country’s most pressing issues: jobs with livable wages, quality healthcare for all as a “right and not a privilege,” and voting rights. Barbara Jordan is a true American hero and our country is blessed to have benefited from her public service.

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.

Jane Hamilton (D)

Amend The fight for America - This docu-series serves as a valuable opportunity to learn more about the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It explores the history of discrimination in the United States as well as the fight for freedom and equality for African Americans.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jane Hamilton (D)

The Million Man March

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.

Jane Hamilton (D)

Legislative Aide to Representative Helen Giddings

What is your favorite book? Why?

Jasmine Crockett (D)

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

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

Jasmine Crockett (D)

Wonder Woman

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

Jasmine Crockett (D)

Lessons - Eric Roberson

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jane Hamilton (D)

We must save our Democracy. In the absence of pre-clearance, which was voided when Section 4 was struck down nullifying Section 5, this left states that had a history of discriminating against people of color free to pass legislation that disenfranchised minorities across this country. Unfortunately, Texas tops this list. We must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to protect our voting rights and save our Democracy.

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

Jane Hamilton (D)

Transportation and Infrastructure

Ways and Means Appropriations Armed Services

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.

Jane Hamilton (D)

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.

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.

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.

Jane Hamilton (D)

Barbara Jordan

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."

Jane Hamilton (D)

“I am concerned that I’m investing in a city and giving of my time and talents where ultimately I may not be able to afford to buy a home.” -CB

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.

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.

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Noteworthy endorsements

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• Jane Hamilton

Democratic primary endorsements
Endorser	Jasmine Crockett	Jane Hamilton
Government officials
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders  source	✔
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey (D)  source		✔
Individuals
Frmr. U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson  source	✔
Bakari Sellers  source	✔
Newspapers and editorials
The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board  source	✔
Organizations
Democrats Serve  source	✔
Our Revolution  source	✔
Working Families Party  source	✔

Election competitiveness

Polls

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Race ratings

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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
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Election spending

Campaign finance

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U.S. Congress campaign reporting schedule, 2022
Report	Close of books	Filing deadline
Year-end 2021	12/31/2021	1/31/2022
April quarterly	3/31/2022	4/15/2022
July quarterly	6/30/2022	7/15/2022
October quarterly	9/30/2022	10/15/2022
Pre-general	10/19/2022	10/27/2022
Post-general	11/28/2022	12/08/2022
Year-end 2022	12/31/2022	1/31/2023

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Jasmine Crockett	Democratic Party	$970,009	$817,159	$152,849	As of December 31, 2022
Jane Hamilton	Democratic Party	$705,218	$705,218	$0	As of June 30, 2022
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.

Satellite spending

See also: Satellite spending

Satellite 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.

If available, links to satellite spending reports by the Federal Election Commission and OpenSecrets.org are linked below. Any satellite spending reported in other resources is displayed in a table. This table may not represent the actual total amount spent by satellite groups in the election. Satellite spending for which specific amounts, dates, or purposes are not reported are marked "N/A." To help us complete this information, or to notify us of additional satellite spending, email us.

By candidate	By election
Jasmine Crockett Jane Hamilton	Texas' 30th Congressional District Election Federal Election Commission Texas' 30th Congressional District Election

Satellite spending in Texas' 30th Congressional District election, 2022 (May 24 Democratic primary runoff)
Organization	Amount	Date	Purpose
Protect Our Future PAC	$280,000	May 23, 2022	Ads for Jasmine Crockett (D)
Web3 Forward	$250,000	May 23, 2022	Ads for Jasmine Crockett (D)

Election context

District election history

2020

See also: Texas' 30th Congressional District election, 2020

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

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	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

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	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

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

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	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

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	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.

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

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

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

Click a district to compare boundaries.

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. This data was compiled by Daily Kos Elections.

2020 presidential results by Congressional district, Texas
District	2022 district		Political predecessor 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.

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

2022 battleground elections

See also: Battlegrounds

This election was a battleground race. Other 2022 battleground elections included:

• Alabama gubernatorial election, 2022 (May 24 Republican primary)
• Maine's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022
• New York's 10th Congressional District election, 2022 (August 23 Democratic primary)
• New York's 22nd Congressional District election, 2022
• United States House election in Wyoming, 2022 (August 16 Republican primary)

See also

• Texas' 30th Congressional District election, 2022 (March 1 Democratic primary)
• Texas' 30th Congressional District election, 2022
• United States House elections in Texas, 2022 (March 1 Democratic primaries)
• United States House elections in Texas, 2022 (March 1 Republican primaries)
• United States House Democratic Party primaries, 2022
• United States House Republican Party primaries, 2022
• United States House of Representatives elections, 2022
• U.S. House battlegrounds, 2022

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Footnotes

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Texas' current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

John Cornyn (R)

Ted Cruz (R)

Representatives

District 1

Nathaniel Moran (R)

District 2

Daniel Crenshaw (R)

District 3

Keith Self (R)

District 4

Pat Fallon (R)

District 5

Lance Gooden (R)

District 6

Jake Ellzey (R)

District 7

Lizzie Fletcher (D)

District 8

Morgan Luttrell (R)

District 9

Al Green (D)

District 10

Michael McCaul (R)

District 11

August Pfluger (R)

District 12

Craig Goldman (R)

District 13

Ronny Jackson (R)

District 14

Randy Weber (R)

District 15

Monica De La Cruz (R)

District 16

Veronica Escobar (D)

District 17

Pete Sessions (R)

District 18

Vacant

District 19

Jodey Arrington (R)

District 20

Joaquin Castro (D)

District 21

Chip Roy (R)

District 22

Troy Nehls (R)

District 23

Tony Gonzales (R)

District 24

Beth Van Duyne (R)

District 25

Roger Williams (R)

District 26

Brandon Gill (R)

District 27

Michael Cloud (R)

District 28

Henry Cuellar (D)

District 29

Sylvia Garcia (D)

District 30

Jasmine Crockett (D)

District 31

John Carter (R)

District 32

Julie Johnson (D)

District 33

Marc Veasey (D)

District 34

Vicente Gonzalez (D)

District 35

Greg Casar (D)

District 36

Brian Babin (R)

District 37

Lloyd Doggett (D)

District 38

Wesley Hunt (R)

Republican Party (27)

Democratic Party (12)

Vacancies (1)

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