United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Texas,_2000

2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas

2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas

2000 House elections in Texas


The 2000 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas occurred on November 7, 2000, to elect the members of the state of Texas's delegation to the United States House of Representatives. Texas had thirty seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1990 United States census.

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These elections occurred simultaneously with the United States Senate elections of 2000, the United States House elections in other states, and various state and local elections. Despite the presence of Texas governor George W. Bush as the Republican nominee for president and his landslide victory in the state, the Democratic Party retained its majority of House seats.[1]

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Congressional districts

District 1

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Incumbent Democrat Max Sandlin ran for re-election. In the general election, he defeated Republican Noble Willingham by over 12 points.

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District 2

Incumbent Democrat Jim Turner ran for re-election.

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District 3

Incumbent Republican Sam Johnson ran for re-election.

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District 4

Incumbent Democrat Ralph Hall ran for re-election.

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District 5

Incumbent Republican Pete Sessions ran for re-election.

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District 6

Incumbent Republican Joe Barton ran for re-election.

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District 7

Incumbent Republican Bill Archer opted to retire rather than run for re-election.[3]

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District 8

Incumbent Republican Kevin Brady ran for re-election.

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District 9

Incumbent Democrat Nick Lampson ran for re-election.

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District 10

Incumbent Democrat Lloyd Doggett ran for re-election.

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District 11

Incumbent Democrat Chet Edwards ran for re-election.

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District 12

Incumbent Republican Kay Granger ran for re-election.

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District 13

Incumbent Republican Mac Thornberry ran for re-election.

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District 14

Incumbent Republican Ron Paul ran for re-election.

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District 15

Incumbent Democrat Ruben Hinojosa ran for re-election.

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District 16

Incumbent Democrat Silvestre Reyes ran for re-election.

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District 17

Incumbent Democrat Charles Stenholm ran for re-election.

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District 18

Incumbent Democrat Sheila Jackson Lee ran for re-election.

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District 19

Incumbent Republican Larry Combest ran for re-election.

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District 20

Incumbent Democrat Charlie Gonzalez ran for re-election.

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District 21

Incumbent Republican Lamar Smith ran for re-election.

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District 22

Incumbent Republican Tom DeLay ran for re-election.

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District 23

Incumbent Republican Henry Bonilla ran for re-election.

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District 24

Incumbent Democrat Martin Frost ran for re-election.

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District 25

Incumbent Democrat Ken Bentsen ran for re-election.

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District 26

Incumbent Republican Dick Armey ran for re-election.

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District 27

Incumbent Democrat Solomon Ortiz ran for re-election.

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District 28

Incumbent Democrat Ciro Rodriquez ran for re-election.

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District 29

Incumbent Democrat Gene Green ran for re-election.

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District 30

Incumbent Democrat Eddie Bernice Johnson ran for re-election.

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References

  1. Ramos, Mary G. (2001). "Texas Almanac, 2002-2003". The Portal to Texas History. p. 401. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  2. "2000 General Election". elections.sos.state.tx.us. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  3. Pianin, Eric (July 6, 1999). "Archer's Last Stand: A Social Security Crusade". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved June 21, 2022.

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