Early‑vote counts released by the Texas Secretary of State on November 3 show clear outcomes in seven of the eight U.S. House races that span Central Texas. The data, while still unofficial pending certification, give voters a snapshot of how their neighborhoods are shaping the next Congress.
District 10 – Bastrop‑Cedar Creek area
Republican Chris Gober leads with 61,811 votes against Democrat Caitlin Rourk’s 43,882, positioning him for a comfortable win once the final count is certified.
District 11 – Central Texas corridor
Incumbent Republican August Pfluger holds a strong lead, tallying 82,475 votes compared with Democrat Claire Reynolds’ 36,925.
District 17 – Williamson County
Republican Pete Sessions maintains a lead of 113,220 votes to Democrat Casey Shepard’s 105,551, indicating a competitive but likely Republican hold.
District 21 – Central Texas suburbs
Republican Mark Teixeira leads with 153,830 votes, outpacing Democrat Kristin Hook’s 134,435.
District 27 – Central Texas region
Republican Michael Cloud is ahead with 116,093 votes, while Democrat Tanya Lloyd trails with 91,058.
District 31 – Austin‑area district
Republican John Carter leads the field with 133,495 votes. Democrat Justin Early follows with 115,918, and Green Party candidate Greg Stoker has 3,126 votes, making this the only district where the race remains relatively tight.
District 35 – Central Texas
Democrat Johnny Garcia is ahead, earning 106,737 votes against Republican Carlos De La Cruz’s 71,484.
District 37 – Austin‑Metro
Democrat Greg Casar dominates the count with 209,602 votes, far surpassing Republican Lauren Peña’s 33,948.
These early results reflect a broader pattern of Republican strength in the Central Texas corridor, with Democrats holding two districts and one closely contested race. Voters should note that the numbers are provisional; the Secretary of State’s office will certify the final results in the coming weeks.
For a complete view of all local races, including state House, state Senate and municipal contests, readers can visit Community Impact’s voter guide.
Original reporting: Community Impact — Austin — read the source article.
