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Texas's 18th congressional district

U.S. House district for Texas

Texas's 18th congressional district

U.S. House district for Texas

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stateTexas
district number18
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image captionInteractive map of district boundaries
representativeChristian Menefee (elect)
partyDemocratic
residenceHouston
distribution ref
percent urban99.94
percent rural0.06
population825,192
population year2024
median income$66,803
percent white16.7
percent black32.2
percent asian4.9
percent more than one race2.2
percent hispanic43.4
percent other race0.7
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| |From 2023 to 2027, starting with the 2022 elections | |From 2027, starting with the 2026 elections |percent more than one race = 2.2

Texas's 18th congressional district of the United States House of Representatives includes much of inner city Houston and the surrounding area. It has been the Downtown Houston district since 1972. The district seat is currently vacant, having most recently been represented by Democrat Sylvester Turner before his death. Democrat Christian Menefee was elected to succeed him in a January 2026 special election, and will be sworn in on a date to be determined.

History

The district was represented during the 1970s by Barbara Jordan, the first black woman elected to Congress from the South, who was praised by many for her powerful presence and oratorical skills. The district was represented by Sheila Jackson Lee from 1995 until her death in 2024, when the seat became vacant. Her daughter, Erica Lee Carter succeeded her for the unexpired term. Former Houston mayor Sylvester Turner then succeeded Carter before his death on March 5, 2025. A special election is scheduled for January 31, 2026.

Since the district was moved to Houston in 1972, it has voted for a Democrat in every presidential election. The district gave George McGovern 69% in 1972 and Walter Mondale 72% in 1984.

Recent election results from statewide races

2023–2027 boundaries

YearOfficeResults
2008PresidentObama 73% - 26%
2012PresidentObama 73% - 27%
2014SenateAlameel 70% - 30%
GovernorDavis 73% - 27%
2016PresidentClinton 74% - 22%
2018SenateO'Rourke 77% - 22%
GovernorValdez 71% - 27%
Lt. GovernorCollier 75% - 24%
Attorney GeneralNelson 75% - 23%
Comptroller of Public AccountsChevalier 72% - 25%
2020PresidentBiden 74% - 25%
SenateHegar 71% - 27%
2022GovernorO'Rourke 73% - 25%
Lt. GovernorCollier 72% - 25%
Attorney GeneralMercedes Garza 72% - 25%
Comptroller of Public AccountsDudding 70% - 27%
2024PresidentHarris 69% - 29%
SenateAllred 71% - 26%

2027–2033 boundaries

YearOfficeResults
2008PresidentObama 82% - 17%
2012PresidentObama 83% - 17%
2014SenateAlameel 80% - 20%
GovernorDavis 82% - 18%
2016PresidentClinton 82% - 15%
2018SenateO'Rourke 84% - 15%
GovernorValdez 78% - 20%
Lt. GovernorCollier 82% - 16%
Attorney GeneralNelson 83% - 15%
Comptroller of Public AccountsChevalier 80% - 17%
2020PresidentBiden 81% - 18%
SenateHegar 79% - 19%
2022GovernorO'Rourke 81% - 18%
Lt. GovernorCollier 79% - 18%
Attorney GeneralMercedes Garza 80% - 18%
Comptroller of Public AccountsDudding 78% - 19%
2024PresidentHarris 77% - 22%
SenateAllred 78% - 19%

Composition

For the 118th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2020 census), the district contains all or portions of the following counties and communities:

Harris County (4)

: Atascocita (part; also 2nd), Houston (part; also 2nd, 7th, 8th, 9th, 22nd, 29th, 36th, 38th; shared with Fort Bend and Montgomery counties), Humble (part; also 2nd and 29th), Jacinto City (part; also 29th and 36th)

List of members representing the district

MemberPartyYearsCong
ressElectoral history
District established March 4, 1919
[[File:John Marvin Jones.jpg100px]]
J. Marvin Jones
(Amarillo)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1919 –
November 20, 1940Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1918.
Re-elected in 1920.
Re-elected in 1922.
Re-elected in 1924.
Re-elected in 1926.
Re-elected in 1928.
Re-elected in 1930.
Re-elected in 1932.
Re-elected in 1934.
Re-elected in 1936.
Re-elected in 1938.
Resigned to become judge of the U.S. Court of Claims.
VacantnowrapNovember 20, 1940 –
January 3, 1941
[[File:EugeneW.jpg100px]]
Eugene Worley
(Shamrock)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1941 –
April 3, 1950Elected in 1940.
Re-elected in 1942.
Re-elected in 1944.
Re-elected in 1946.
Re-elected in 1948.
Resigned to become judge of the U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
VacantnowrapApril 3, 1950 –
May 6, 1950
[[File:BenGullNoFrames.jpg100px]]
Ben H. Guill
(Pampa)RepublicannowrapMay 6, 1950 –
January 3, 1951Elected to finish Worley's term.
Lost re-election.
[[File:Walter E. Rogers.jpg100px]]
Walter E. Rogers
(Pampa)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1951 –
January 3, 1967Elected in 1950.
Re-elected in 1952.
Re-elected in 1954.
Re-elected in 1956.
Re-elected in 1958.
Re-elected in 1960.
Re-elected in 1962.
Re-elected in 1964.
Retired.
[[File:Bob Price.jpg100px]]
Bob Price
(Pampa)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1967 –
January 3, 1973Elected in 1966.
Re-elected in 1968.
Re-elected in 1970.
Redistricted to the .
[[File:Rep. Barbara Jordan - Restoration.jpg100px]]
Barbara Jordan
(Houston)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1973 –
January 3, 1979Elected in 1972.
Re-elected in 1974.
Re-elected in 1976.
Retired.
[[File:George Thomas 'Mickey' Leland.jpg100px]]
Mickey Leland
(Houston)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1979 –
August 7, 1989Elected in 1978.
Re-elected in 1980.
Re-elected in 1982.
Re-elected in 1984.
Re-elected in 1986.
Re-elected in 1988.
Died.
VacantnowrapAugust 7, 1989 –
December 9, 1989
[[File:Craig Washington 102nd Congress 1991.jpg100px]]
Craig Washington
(Houston)DemocraticnowrapDecember 9, 1989 –
January 3, 1995Elected to finish Leland's term.
Re-elected in 1990.
Re-elected in 1992.
Lost renomination.
[[File:Sheila Jackson-Lee.jpg100px]]
Sheila Jackson Lee
(Houston)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1995 –
July 19, 2024Elected in 1994.
Re-elected in 1996.
Re-elected in 1998.
Re-elected in 2000.
Re-elected in 2002.
Re-elected in 2004.
Re-elected in 2006.
Re-elected in 2008.
Re-elected in 2010.
Re-elected in 2012.
Re-elected in 2014.
Re-elected in 2016.
Re-elected in 2018.
Re-elected in 2020.
Re-elected in 2022.
Ran for re-election, but died.
VacantnowrapJuly 19, 2024 –
November 12, 2024
[[File:Erica Lee Carter 118th Congress portrait.jpgframeless100px]]
Erica Lee Carter
(Houston)DemocraticnowrapNovember 12, 2024 –
January 3, 2025Elected to finish her mother's term.
Did not seek election to a full term.
[[File:Turner Sylvester 119th Congress (3x4 cropped).jpg100px]]
Sylvester Turner
(Houston)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 2025 –
March 5, 2025Elected in 2024.
Died.
VacantnowrapMarch 5, 2025 –
present
[[File:Christian Menefee October 2025.jpg100px]]
Christian Menefee (elect)
(Houston)DemocraticTBDElected in runoff to finish Turner’s term.

Recent election results

Historical district boundaries

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References

References

  1. "Congressional Districts Relationship Files (State-based)". [[U.S. Census Bureau]].
  2. "My Congressional District".
  3. "My Congressional District".
  4. "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)".
  5. (December 28, 2018). "Before Things Went to Hell". [[This American Life]].
  6. Terry, Christian. (November 10, 2024). "‘I am honored’: Daughter of Sheila Jackson Lee to be sworn in Tuesday to finish mother’s term in Congress".
  7. "DRA 2020".
  8. "DRA 2020".
  9. [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/cong_dist/cd118/cd_based/ST48/CD118_TX01.pdf https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/cong_dist/cd118/cd_based/ST48/CD118_TX18.pdf]
  10. "Texas Election Results". Texas Secretary of State.
  11. "Texas Election Results - Official Results".
  12. "Texas Election Results - Official Results".
  13. (November 5, 2024). "2024 Special Election Congressional District 18 Results". Texas Elections Division.
  14. "U.S. Representative District 18". [[Texas Secretary of State]].
  15. (2025-11-03). "United States Representative, District 18 - Unexpired Term".
  16. (January 31, 2026). "January 31, 2026: Special Runoff Election for Congressional District 18 Unofficial Election Results". Harris County Clerk.
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