Updated at 6 a.m. on Nov. 4, the Texas Secretary of State’s website shows that 99.61% of counties and 87.7% of polling locations have reported results for the midterm Texas House races covering the Greater Houston area. The numbers confirm a strong showing for the Republican Party across the region.

Key district outcomes

Bay Area and Pearland‑Friendswood‑Manvel
Incumbent Republican Greg Bonnen won District 24 with 62% of the vote against Democrat Frank N. Carr (38%). In District 25, Republican Cody Thane Vasut held his seat with 51% to Democrat Mike Meadors’ 49%. Jeff Barry retained District 29 for the GOP at 51% over Democrat Karen Reeder’s 49%. Scott Bowen captured District 129 for Republicans, also at 51% to Albert Wittliff’s 49%. The most decisive win came in District 144, where Democratic incumbent Mary Ann Perez earned 71% against Republican David Flores (29%).

Bellaire‑Meyerland‑West University and Heights‑River Oaks‑Montrose
Democratic incumbent Gene Wu dominated District 137 with 71% to Republican Helen Zhou’s 29%. Christina Morales kept District 145 for Democrats at 79% over Republican Inocensia Moreno’s 21%. Lauren Ashley Simmons won District 146 with 85% against Republican Alexandria Nicole Butler (15%). Jolanda Jones repeated the 85% to 15% margin in District 147. Incumbent Democrat Ann Johnson held District 134 with 69% to Republican Mike Michna’s 31%.

Bryan‑College Station
District 14 is a tie at 49% each for Republican incumbent Paul Dyson and Democrat Janet Tycelia Dudding, with Libertarian Jeff Miller receiving 2%. The race will move to a runoff if the current totals hold.

Conroe‑Montgomery and Tomball‑Magnolia
Republican Kristen Plaisance won District 3 decisively with 67% to Democrat Nicole King’s 33%. In District 16, incumbent Republican Will Metcalf secured 71% against Democrat Bobbie Clayton’s 29%.

Cypress‑Fairbanks and Jersey Village
Republican Tom Oliverson captured District 130 with 58% over Democrat Brett Robinson’s 42%. District 132 saw a Democratic flip, with Sara McGee winning 55% to incumbent Republican Mike Schofield’s 45%. In District 135, Democrat Odus E. Evbagharu prevailed 68% to Republican Liz Ramos’ 32%. District 138 was narrowly won by Democrat Tyler Smith at 52% against incumbent Republican Lacey Hull’s 48%. Democrat Penny Morales Shaw retained District 148 with 68% to Republican Amanda LaBrie’s 32%.

Katy‑Fulshear and Sugar Land‑Missouri City
District 26 is tied at 50% each for incumbent Republican Matt Morgan and Democrat Elizabeth ‘Eliz’ Markowitz, prompting a future runoff. Republican Max Alalibo fell short in District 27, earning 23% to incumbent Democrat Ron Reynolds’ 77%. District 28 was closely contested, with Democrat Sandy Ibanez edging Republican incumbent Gary Gates 52% to 48%. Democratic incumbent Suleman Lalani kept District 76 with 67% over Republican Linda Howell’s 33%. Republican Dennis ‘Goose’ Geesaman won District 85 decisively at 64% to Democrat Lawrence Brandyburg’s 36%. Democrat Darlene Breaux held District 149 with 69% to Republican Dave Bennett’s 31%.

Lake Houston‑Humble‑Kingwood and New Caney‑Porter
Incumbent Republican Janis Holt won District 18 with a commanding 72% to Democrat Valorie Barton’s 28%. District 127 was a close race, with Democrat Michelle Williams edging Republican incumbent Charles Cunningham 51% to 49%. Democratic incumbent Senfronia Thompson dominated District 141 with 88% to Republican Julie Hunt’s 12%. In District 142, Democrat Harold V. Dutton Jr. secured 82% over Republican Heidi Hall’s 18%.

Spring‑Klein
Democrat Stefanie Bord won District 126 with 51% to Republican Stan Stanart’s 49%. Democratic incumbent Charlene Ward Johnson held District 139 with 80% to Republican Kyle Harding’s 20%. District 150 was another close contest, with Democrat A’yonna Kellum taking 51% over incumbent Republican Valoree Swanson’s 49%.

The Woodlands
Republican Brad Bailey secured District 15 with 57% against Democrat Moniqua’ S. Scott’s 40%, while Libertarian Jessi Cowart received 3% of the vote.

Two districts—14 and 26—are currently tied, meaning the top two vote‑getters will face each other again in runoff elections if the final certified results remain unchanged. Overall, the results underscore a robust Republican performance across most Greater Houston districts, reflecting the party’s continued strength in Texas state legislative races.

Original reporting: Community Impact — Sugar Land — read the source article.