The 2020 Texas House of Representatives elections took place as part of the biennial United States elections. Texas voters elected state representatives in all 150 of the state house's districts. Primary elections were held in March 2020. The winners of this election served in the 87th Texas Legislature. Two seats changed hands, both in Harris County, one Democratic flip and one Republican flip, for no net change.
Background
In the 2018 election, the Texas Democrats had a net gain of 12 seats from the opposing Texas Republicans.
In 2019, House Speaker Dennis Bonnen announced he would not seek reelection.
In October 2020, The Washington Post identified this state election as one of eight whose outcomes could affect partisan balance during post-census redistricting.
Predictions
Analysts considered the Texas House to be competitive in the 2020 elections, with Republicans holding the advantage. Due to the large number of competitive seats, Democrats had an opening to win control of the chamber for the first time since 2000, but they would have to win almost all of them. Near election day, however, The Cook Political Report shifted their rating for the chamber to "Tossup" due to the heavy amount of early voting taking place in the state's urban areas in the leadup to the election.
Polling
House District 26
House District 28
House District 45
House District 54
House District 64
House District 65
House District 66
House District 67
House District 92
House District 93
House District 94
House District 96
House District 97
House District 102
House District 108
House District 112
House District 113
House District 121
House District 126
House District 132
House District 134
House District 135
House District 138
Summary of results
Close races
Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:
Results by district
Election results:
Detailed results
Districts 1-9
Districts 10-19
Districts 20-29
Districts 30-39
Districts 40-49
Districts 50-59
Districts 60-69
See also
- 2020 Texas elections
Notes
Partisan clients
References
Further reading
- Amber Phillips (October 2, 2020), "The state legislative battles to watch in 2020", Washingtonpost.com,
Texas state House
. (About redistricting). - Tim Craig (October 12, 2020), "In a state known for 'law and order,' Texas Republicans struggle to make the message stick", Washingtonpost.com
External links
- Texas State House
- Elections Division at the Texas Secretary of State official website
- Texas Election Results
- Texas at Ballotpedia
- "League of Women Voters of Texas". (state affiliate of the U.S. League of Women Voters)
- Texas 2019 & 2020 Elections, OpenSecrets
