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U.S. House Texas District 17

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: March 3, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.58 · ConservativeBusiness executive

Pete Sessions, a business executive, is running for U.S. House Texas District 17, serving as the incumbent (Republican). Pete Sessions emphasizes gun rights, border security, and agriculture.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAttorney

Casey Shepard, an attorney, running for the first time, supports border security and immigration and inflation and economy.

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LFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Clyde Garland ran for U.S. House Texas District 17 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Jake Armstrong ran for U.S. House Texas District 17 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Stanton Collins Jr. ran for U.S. House Texas District 17 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.58 · ConservativeAdvancedBusiness executive

Pete Sessions, a business executive, is running for U.S. House Texas District 17, serving as the incumbent (Republican). Pete Sessions emphasizes gun rights, border security, and agriculture.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedAttorney

Casey Shepard, an attorney, running for the first time, supports border security and immigration and inflation and economy.

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DemocraticMilitary

J. Gordon Mitchell is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Texas District 17 in the 2026 election.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedNonprofit professional

Jamilah Flores is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Texas District 17 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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Primary runoff

DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedAttorney

Casey Shepard, an attorney, running for the first time, supports border security and immigration and inflation and economy.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateNonprofit professional

Jamilah Flores is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Texas District 17 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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