Who won the Texas House District 17 election 2026?
Pete Sessions (Republican) won the 2026 Texas House District 17 election with 53.6% of the vote, according to the Associated Press, which called the race on November 4, 2026 at 1:59 AM ET.
Every candidate
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Sessions ✓ Winner | Republican | 143,523 | 53.6% |
| Casey Shepard | Democratic | 124,480 | 46.4% |
Unofficial vote counts as of November 5, 2026 at 3:34 PM ET, with about 99% of the expected vote counted. Totals can change until the state certifies the result.
Sources
- Race call and vote counts: The Associated Press, via the Guardian's published AP results data.
- Certified results are published by the Texas state election office.