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The 2018 general election was held in the U.S. state of Texas on November 6, 2018. All of Texas' executive officers were up for election as well as a United States Senate seat, and all of Texas' thirty-six seats in the United States House of Representatives. The Republican and Democratic Parties nominated their candidates by primaries held March 6, 2018. Convention Parties nominated their candidates at a series of conventions. County Conventions held March 17, 2018, District Conventions held March 24, 2018, and a State Convention held April 14, 2018. [1] At the present time there is only one Convention Party in Texas, that is the Libertarian Party. Other parties may seek to achieve ballot access. [2]
In the United States, a state is a constituent political entity, of which there are currently 50. Bound together in a political union, each state holds governmental jurisdiction over a separate and defined geographic territory and shares its sovereignty with the federal government. Due to this shared sovereignty, Americans are citizens both of the federal republic and of the state in which they reside. State citizenship and residency are flexible, and no government approval is required to move between states, except for persons restricted by certain types of court orders. Four states use the term commonwealth rather than state in their full official names.
Texas is the second largest state in the United States by both area and population. Geographically located in the South Central region of the country, Texas shares borders with the U.S. states of Louisiana to the east, Arkansas to the northeast, Oklahoma to the north, New Mexico to the west, and the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas to the southwest, while the Gulf of Mexico is to the southeast.
The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the United States Congress, which along with the United States House of Representatives—the lower chamber—comprises the legislature of the United States. The Senate chamber is located in the north wing of the Capitol, in Washington, D.C.
Turnout in the November general election reached historic levels, rivaling turnout in a presidential election. [3] While the Republican Party won every statewide position, the margin of victory was narrower than previous elections. [4] [5] [6]
The Republican Party, also referred to as the GOP, is one of the two major political parties in the United States; the other is its historic rival, the Democratic Party.
U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke was running for election. Incumbent U.S. Senator Ted Cruz was running for re-election. Libertarian candidate Neal Dikeman was running for election.
Robert Francis "Beto" O'Rourke is an American businessman and politician who represented Texas's 16th congressional district for three terms in the United States House of Representatives.
Rafael Edward "Ted" Cruz is an American politician and attorney serving as the junior United States Senator for Texas since 2013. He was the runner-up for the Republican nomination for President of the United States in the 2016 election.
All of Texas' thirty-six seats in the United States House of Representatives were up for election in 2018. [7]
The United States House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the United States Congress, the Senate being the upper chamber. Together they comprise the legislature of the United States.
Incumbent governor Greg Abbott is running for a second term. He was first elected in 2014 after serving twelve years as Texas Attorney General, and he succeeded Rick Perry as governor.
Gregory Wayne Abbott is an American lawyer and politician who has served as the 48th Governor of Texas since January 2015. A Republican, Abbott previously served as the 50th Attorney General of Texas from 2002 to 2015. He is the first governor of any U.S. state since George Wallace to permanently use a wheelchair.
The Texas Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Texas. Republican Ken Paxton has served in this position since January 5, 2015.
Abbott won the March 20, 2018, Republican primary, while Lupe Valdez won the Democratic runoff against Andrew White, becoming the first Latina nominated by a major party for statewide office in Texas.
Guadalupe Valdez is an American law enforcement official who served as Sheriff of Dallas County, Texas, from 2005 to 2017, and was the Democratic nominee for Governor of Texas in the 2018 gubernatorial election.
Libertarian Mark Tippetts also ran against Abbott. Tippetts defeated Kathie Glass, Patrick "Not Governor" Smith, and Kory Watkins at the party convention to earn his nomination. [8]
On January 9, 2017, the day before the 85th Texas Legislature began its session, incumbent Republican Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced he would run for re-election in 2018. [9] He stated his early announcement was in order to dispel rumors that he would challenge Governor Greg Abbott or U.S. Senator Ted Cruz. [9]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Dan Patrick (incumbent) | 1,168,331 | 76.04% | +34.61% | |
Republican | Scott Milder | 367,954 | 23.95% | ||
Total votes | 1,536,285 | 100% | +202,389 | ||
Turnout | 10.07% [13] | -0.26% [13] |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Mike Collier | 501,782 | 52.37% | ||
Democratic | Michael Cooper | 456,326 | 47.62% | ||
Total votes | 958,108 | 100% | +506,286 | ||
Turnout | 6.28% [13] | +2.96% [13] |
Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Dan Patrick (R) | Mike Collier (D) | Kerry McKennon (L) | Other | Undecided |
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Dixie Strategies | September 6–7, 2018 | 519 | ± 4.3% | 45% | 39% | 2% | – | 14% |
Texas Lyceum | July 9–26, 2018 | 441 | ± 4.7% | 39% | 29% | 4% | – | 28% |
Gravis Marketing | July 3–7, 2018 | 602 | ± 4.0% | 46% | 44% | – | – | 10% |
UoT/Texas Tribune | June 8–17, 2018 | 1,200 | ± 2.83% | 37% | 31% | 4% | 5% | 23% |
Incumbent Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton will be eligible to run for re-election to a second term. [7]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Ken Paxton (incumbent) | 1,312,172 | 100% | +55.55% | |
Total votes | 1,312,172 | 100% | +32,112 | ||
Turnout | 8.6% [13] | -0.81% [13] |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Justin Nelson | 884,376 | 100% | ||
Total votes | 884,376 | 100% | +446,858 | ||
Turnout | 5.79% [13] | +2.57% [13] |
Ken Paxton |
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Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Ken Paxton (R) | Justin Nelson (D) | Michael Ray Harris (L) | Other | Undecided |
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Dixie Strategies | September 6–7, 2018 | 519 | ± 4.3% | 45% | 39% | 2% | – | 15% |
Texas Lyceum | July 9–26, 2018 | 441 | ± 4.7% | 35% | 25% | 4% | – | 37% |
Gravis Marketing | July 3–7, 2018 | 602 | ± 4.0% | 45% | 41% | – | – | 14% |
UoT/Texas Tribune | June 8–17, 2018 | 1,200 | ± 2.83% | 32% | 31% | 6% | 4% | 26% |
Baselice & Associates (R-TLRPAC) | May 21–28, 2018 | – | – | 45% | 33% | – | – | – |
Incumbent Republican Comptroller Glenn Hegar is eligible to run for re-election to a second term. [7]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Glenn Hegar (incumbent) | 1,265,461 | 100% | +50% | |
Total votes | 1,265,461 | 100% | +40,825 | ||
Turnout | 8.29% [13] | -0.71% [13] |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Joi Chevalier | 484,321 | 51.85% | ||
Democratic | Tim Mahoney | 449,729 | 48.14% | ||
Total votes | 934,050 | 100% | +504,130 | ||
Turnout | 6.12% [13] | +2.96% [13] |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | George P. Bush (incumbent) | 859,209 | 58.18% | -14.82% | |
Republican | Jerry Patterson | 438,346 | 29.68% | ||
Republican | Davey Edwards | 101,074 | 6.84% | ||
Republican | Rick Range | 77,936 | 5.27% | ||
Total votes | 1,476,565 | 100% | +191,629 | ||
Turnout | 9.68% [13] | -0.23% [13] |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Miguel Suazo | 660,752 | 69.99% | ||
Democratic | Tex Morgan | 283,180 | 30% | ||
Total votes | 943,932 | 100% | +510,722 | ||
Turnout | 6.18% [13] | +2.99% [13] |
George P. Bush |
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Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | George P. Bush (R) | Miguel Suazo (D) | Matt Pina (L) | Other | Undecided |
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Dixie Strategies | September 6–7, 2018 | 519 | ± 4.3% | 46% | 30% | 3% | – | 22% |
Incumbent Republican Commissioner Sid Miller will be eligible to run for re-election to a second term. [7]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Sid Miller (incumbent) | 758,548 | 55.83% | +21.27% | |
Republican | Jim Hogan | 309,494 | 22.78% | ||
Republican | Trey Blocker | 290,494 | 21.38% | ||
Total votes | 1,358,536 | 100% | +167,744 | ||
Turnout | 8.9% [13] | +0.15% [13] |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Kim Olson | 879,492 | 100% | ||
Total votes | 879,492 | 100% | +388,827 | ||
Turnout | 5.76% [13] | +2.16% [13] |
Incumbent Republican Commissioner Christi Craddick is eligible to run for re-election to a second six-year term. [7]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Christi Craddick (incumbent) | 1,038,753 | 75.81% | +39.94% | |
Republican | Weston Martinez | 331,317 | 24.18% | ||
Total votes | 1,370,070 | 100% | +194,844 | ||
Turnout | 8.98% [13] | -0.01% [13] |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Roman McAllen | 537,234 | 58.50% | ||
Democratic | Chris Spellmon | 381,051 | 41.49% | ||
Total votes | 918,285 | 100% | +472,125 | ||
Turnout | 6.02% [13] | +2.61% [13] |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Jimmy Blacklock | 1,211,527 | 100% | ||
Total votes | 1,211,527 | 100% | +76,631 | ||
Turnout | 7.94% [13] | -0.75% [13] |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Steven Kirkland | 871,267 | 100% | ||
Total votes | 871,267 | 100% | +871,267 | ||
Turnout | 5.71% [13] | +5.71% [13] |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | John Devine (incumbent) | 1,207,507 | 100% | ||
Total votes | 1,207,507 | 100% | +97,020 | ||
Turnout | 7.91% [13] | -0.59% [13] |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | R.K. Sandill | 864,749 | 100% | ||
Total votes | 864,749 | 100% | +864,749 | ||
Turnout | 5.67% [13] | +5.67% [13] |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Jeff Brown | 1,201,316 | 100% | ||
Total votes | 1,201,316 | 100% | +206,601 | ||
Turnout | 7.87% [13] | +0.26% [13] |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Kathy Cheng | 870,008 | 100% | ||
Total votes | 870,008 | 100% | +430,706 | ||
Turnout | 5.7% [13] | +2.34% [13] |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Sharon Keller (incumbent) | 672,301 | 52.14% | -47.86% | |
Republican | David Bridges | 617,031 | 47.85% | ||
Total votes | 1,289,332 | 100% | +286,914 | ||
Turnout | 8.45% [13] | +0.78% [13] |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Maria T. (Terri) Jackson | 874,556 | 100% | ||
Total votes | 874,556 | 100% | +442,445 | ||
Turnout | 5.73% [13] | +2.42% [13] |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Barbara Parker Hervey (incumbent) | 1,167,846 | 100% | ||
Total votes | 1,167,846 | 100% | +186,031 | ||
Turnout | 7.65% [13] | +0.14% [13] |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Ramona Franklin | 868,161 | 100% | ||
Total votes | 868,161 | 100% | +868,161 | ||
Turnout | 5.69% [13] | +5.69% [13] |
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Michelle Slaughter | 667,538 | 52.83% | ||
Republican | Jay Brandon | 388,492 | 30.74% | ||
Republican | Dib Waldrip | 207,467 | 16.42% | ||
Total votes | 1,263,497 | 100% | +301,028 | ||
Turnout | 8.28% [13] | +0.91% [13] |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Charles "Tad" Hasse | 31,717 | 67.12% | ||
Republican | Eric Garza | 15,536 | 32.87% | ||
Total votes | 47,253 | 100% | +47,253 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Ruben Cortez, Jr. (incumbent) | 31,289 | 52.34% | -47.66% | |
Democratic | Michelle Arevalo Davila | 28,487 | 47.65% | ||
Total votes | 59,776 | 100% | +15,817 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Marisa B. Perez (incumbent) | 60,027 | 75.93% | -24.07% | |
Democratic | Dan Arellano | 19,022 | 24.06% | ||
Total votes | 79,049 | 100% | +33,721 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Lawrence Allen Jr. (incumbent) | 45,162 | 66.9% | -33.1% | |
Democratic | Steven A. Chambers | 22,337 | 33.09% | ||
Total votes | 67,499 | 100% | +41,084 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Matt Robinson | 100% | |||
Total votes | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Elizabeth Markowitz | 100% | |||
Total votes | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | Patricia "Pat" Hardy (incumbent) | 58,796 | 55.75% | +6.18% | |
Republican | Feyi Obamehinti | 25,580 | 24.25% | ||
Republican | Cheryl Surber | 21,073 | 19.98% | ||
Total votes | 105,449 | 100% | +18,482 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Carla Morton | 33,217 | 57.89% | ||
Democratic | Celeste Light | 24,156 | 42.1% | ||
Total votes | 57,373 | 100% | +34,520 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Suzanne Smith | 35,460 | 48.06% | ||
Democratic | Laura Malone-Miller | 19,426 | 26.33% | ||
Democratic | Tina Green | 18,883 | 25.59% | ||
Total votes | 73,769 | 100% | +6,404 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Republican | A. Denise Russell | 100% | |||
Total votes | 100% |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Aicha Davis | 100% | |||
Total votes | 100% |
Every seat in the Texas House of Representatives and about half of the seats in the Texas Senate will be up for election.
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