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, 2017COOK PARTISAN VOTING INDEX
Last updated : Apr 3, 2018Key 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
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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.
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Updated: Jul 9, 2026
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