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Texas TX-26 House2018

RACE AT A GLANCE

SEAT HELD

Michael C. Burgess

RACE WINNER

Michael C. Burgess

Seat held

RACE TYPE

Incumbent running

Michael C. Burgess (R)

RACE RATING

Last updated : Feb 2, 2017
Solid R

COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX

Last updated : Apr 3, 2018
D +50
R +50
R +18

Key Dates

Filing Deadline: Dec 11, 2017

Primary Election: Mar 6, 2018

INCUMBENT

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INCUMBENT

Michael C. Burgess

First Elected: 2002

Last General Election: 66.0%

Last Primary Election: 79.0%

Full Bio:
BURGESS, Michael C., a Representative from Texas; born in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minn., December 23, 1950; graduated from Selwyn College Preparatory School, Denton, Tex., 1968; B.S., North Texas State University, Denton, Tex., 1972; M.S., North Texas State University, Denton, Tex., 1976; M.D., University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Tex., 1977; M.S., University of Texas, Dallas, Tex., 2000; physician; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Eighth and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2003-present).

Source: Bioguide

CANDIDATES

Democrats

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DISTRICT DATA

Texas - 26

Dallas suburbs: Lewisville, Flower Mound 

Population Breakdown

Source: American Community Survey 2015

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Past Presidential Results from this District

2016 Election Results

Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST

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2012 Election Results

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RACE ANALYSIS

The Bottom Line

Updated: Apr 13, 2018

Burgess, who delivered over 3,000 babies during 25 years practicing as an OB/GYN, is totally safe in a seat that voted for President Trump by 26 points.

Race Analysis

Updated: Jul 9, 2026

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