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2026 Race · Texas

U.S. House (District 17)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 17) in Texas is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: Pete Sessions (Republican) and Casey Shepard (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Pete Sessions (Republican), who has served since January 1997, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Casey Shepard

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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Pete Sessions

Republican · Since January 1997

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Financial Services
  • Oversight and Government Reform

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8290

    China Exchange Rate Accountability Act of 2026

  • HR.8312

    Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act

2026 Texas U.S. House (District 17) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 17) in Texas in 2026?

Pete Sessions (Republican) and Casey Shepard (Democratic). Pete Sessions is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Texas U.S. House (District 17) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Texas and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Pete Sessions, a Republican, currently represents Texas, serving since January 1997.

What committees does Pete Sessions serve on?

Pete Sessions serves on House Committee on Financial Services and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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