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United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 2012
 Texas's 2012 elections: • U.S. Senate • U.S. House • State Senate • State House |
2012 U.S. House of Representatives elections in Texas will take place on November 6, 2012. Voters will elect 36 candidates to serve in the U.S. House, one from each of the state's 36 congressional districts.
The Primary Election date is set for May 29, 2012. Should a runoff occur, the Primary Runoff Election will take place on July 31, 2012.
* Redistricting note: Due to legal turmoil in the redistricting process, filing deadlines have changed twice and primary have changed once. The original filing deadline was December 12th.[1] That deadline was first moved to December 15th and then December 19th by a federal court due to delays caused by redistricting legal challenges. When a final map was issued, the December 19th deadline was once again moved to March 9 to allow candidates more time to file in light of the delays and map ambiguities. The primary date was first moved from March 6 to April 3, 2012 before finally settling on May 29.[2]
Partisan breakdown
Heading into the November 6 election, the Republican Party holds 23 of the 32 Congressional seats from Texas. However, the state gained four seats after the 2010 census and will elect 36 representatives.
| Members of the U.S. House from Texas -- Partisan Breakdown | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of May 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 9 | Pending | |
| Republican Party | 23 | Pending | |
| Total | 32 | 36 | |
Incumbents
Heading into the 2012 election, the incumbents for the 32 congressional districts are:
| Name: | Party: | District: |
|---|---|---|
| Al Green |  Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 9 |
| Bill Flores |  Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 17 |
| Blake Farenthold | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 27 |
| Charles A. "Charlie" Gonzalez | Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 20 |
| Eddie Bernice Johnson | Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 30 |
| Francisco Canseco | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 23 |
| Gene Green | Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 29 |
| Henry Cuellar | Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 28 |
| Jeb Hensarling | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 5 |
| Joe Barton | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 6 |
| John Carter | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 31 |
| John Culberson | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 7 |
| Kay Granger | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 12 |
| Kenny Marchant | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 24 |
| Kevin Brady | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 8 |
| Lamar Smith | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 21 |
| Lloyd Doggett | Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 25 |
| Louis B. "Louie" Gohmert Jr. | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 1 |
| Mac Thornberry | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 13 |
| Michael C. Burgess | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 26 |
| Michael McCaul | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 10 |
| Mike Conaway | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 11 |
| Pete Olson | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 22 |
| Pete Sessions | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 32 |
| Ralph Hall | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 4 |
| Randy Neugebauer | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 19 |
| Ron Paul | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 14 |
| Rubén Hinojosa | Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 15 |
| Sam Johnson | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 3 |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 18 |
| Silvestre Reyes | Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16 |
| Ted Poe | Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 2 |
Candidates
1st Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
- Louie Gohmert: Incumbent[2]
Libertarian Convention
2nd Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
Libertarian Convention
Green Party candidate
Independent candidate
3rd Congressional District
Democratic Primary
- No candidates filed.
Republican Primary
- Josh Caesar[2]
- Sam Johnson: Incumbent[2]
- Harry Pierce[2]
Independent candidate
4th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
- Steve Clark[2]
- Lou Gigliotti[2]
- Ralph Hall: Incumbent[2]
- Note: The following candidates withdrew prior to the primary: John Cooper
Libertarian Convention
Independent candidate
5th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
- Jeb Hensarling: Incumbent[2]
Libertarian Convention
Independent candidate
6th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
- Joe Barton: Incumbent[3]
- Joe Chow [3]
- Itamar Gelbman
- Frank Kuchar [3]
Libertarian Convention
Green Party candidate
Independent candidates
7th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
- John Culberson: Incumbent[2]
- Bill Tofte
Libertarian Convention
Green Party candidate
Independent candidates
8th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
- Kevin Brady: Incumbent[3]
- Larry Youngblood [3]
Libertarian Convention
Independent candidate
9th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
Libertarian Convention
Green Party candidate
10th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
- Michael McCaul: Incumbent[3]
- Eddie Traylor[4]
Libertarian Convention
11th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
- Wade Brown
- Mike Conaway: Incumbent[3]
- Chris Younts [3]
Libertarian Convention
Independent candidate
12th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
- Kay Granger: Incumbent[2]
- Bill Lawrence
Libertarian Convention
Independent candidates
13th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
- No candidates filed.
Republican Primary
- Pam Barlow [3]
- Mac Thornberry: Incumbent[3]
Libertarian Convention
Green Party candidate
14th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
- Note: The following candidates withdrew prior to the primary: Paul Hawes
Libertarian Convention
- Note: The following candidates withdrew prior to the primary: Eugene Flynn, Amy Jacobellis, and Bob Smither
Green Party candidate
Independent candidate
15th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
Libertarian Convention
Independent candidate
16th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
Libertarian Convention
Independent candidates
17th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
- No candidates filed.
Republican Primary
- Bill Flores: Incumbent[2]
- George Hindman
Libertarian Convention
Independent candidate
18th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
- Sheila Jackson-Lee Incumbent [1]
Republican Primary
Libertarian Convention
Independent candidate
19th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
- No candidates filed.
Republican Primary
- Randy Neugebauer: Incumbent[2]
- Chris Winn
Libertarian Convention
Independent candidate
20th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
- Note: The following candidates withdrew prior to the primary: Ezra Johnson
Republican Primary
Libertarian Convention
Green Party candidate
21st Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
- Richard Mack[5]
- Richard Morgan
- Lamar Smith: Incumbent[2]
Libertarian Convention
Green Party candidates
Independent candidate
22nd Congressional District
Democratic Primary
- Note: The following candidates withdrew prior to the primary: Doug Blatt
Republican Primary
- Barbara Carlson[2]
- Pete Olson: Incumbent[2]
Libertarian Convention
Green Party candidate
23rd Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
- Francisco Canseco: Incumbent
Libertarian Convention
Green Party candidate
Independent candidate
24th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
- Note: The following candidates withdrew prior to the primary: Patrick McGehearty
Republican Primary
- Kenny Marchant: Incumbent[3]
- Grant Stinchfield [3]
Libertarian Convention
Independent candidates
25th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
Libertarian Convention
Green Party candidate
Independent candidates
26th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
- Michael C. Burgess: Incumbent[2]
Libertarian Convention
27th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
Libertarian Convention
Independent candidate
28th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
- Henry Cuellar: Incumbent [1]
Republican Primary
Libertarian Convention
Green Party candidate
29th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
- Gene Green: Incumbent [1]
Republican Primary
- No candidates filed.
Libertarian Convention
Green Party candidate
30th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
- Eddie Bernice Johnson Incumbent [3]
- Barbara Mallory Caraway State Representative [3]
- Taj Clayton [1]
Republican Primary
Libertarian Convention
Independent candidates
31st Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
- John Carter: Incumbent[2]
- Eric Klingemann
Libertarian Convention
32nd Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
- Pete Sessions: Incumbent[2]
Libertarian Convention
Independent candidates
33rd Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
- Note: The following candidates withdrew prior to the primary: Monte Mitchell
Green Party candidate
Independent candidates
34th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
- Note: The following candidates withdrew prior to the primary: Marc Young
Libertarian Convention
Independent candidate
35th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
- Maria Luisa Alvarado
- Lloyd Doggett Incumbent of District 25[3]
- Sylvia Romo [1]
- Note: The following candidates withdrew prior to the primary: Patrick Shearer
Republican Primary
Libertarian Convention
Green Party candidate
Independent candidate
36th Congressional District
Democratic Primary
Republican Primary
Libertarian Convention
Independent candidate
See also
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 Democratic candidate list
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 2.18 2.19 2.20 2.21 2.22 2.23 2.24 2.25 2.26 2.27 2.28 2.29 2.30 2.31 2.32 2.33 2.34 2.35 2.36 2.37 2.38 2.39 Republican candidates for U.S. House
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 3.29 3.30 3.31 3.32 3.33 3.34 3.35 3.36 3.37 3.38 3.39 Star-Telegram, "A crowded District 6 race", September 14, 2011
- ↑ Candidate Campaign Facebook Page Accessed January 26, 2012
- ↑ The New American "Sheriff Mack Announces Lawsuit Against SPLC, Run or Congress," December 14, 2011
- ↑ The New York Times, "Time in House Could Be Short for Republican Newcomers", July 4, 2011
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