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Texas's 7th Congressional District (TX-7)

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Lizzie Fletcher, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2019.

The district includes parts of Harris and Fort Bend counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 796,950, a median household income of $77,965, and a median age of 34.3. Of residents 25 and older, 49.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Lizzie Fletcher, U.S. Representative for Texas's 7th District
Lizzie Fletcher

U.S. Representative for Texas's 7th District · Democrat

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2026 redistricting

Texas uses a new congressional map in 2026: PLANC2333 (HB 4), enacted Aug 29, 2025.

The 2026 election for TX-7 uses the new map's TX-7; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Fletcher has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 5 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

5 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 TX-7 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for TX-7 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Lizzie Fletcher (incumbent)Democratic$1,426,057$1,702,706Jun 30
Alexander Zachary KalaiRepublican$315,098$0Apr 28
Alexander HaleRepublican$76,578$6,342Jun 30
Espoir NgaboGreen$3,133$0Jun 30
Tina CohenRepublican$25$27,190Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
796,950
Median household income
$77,965
Median age
34.3
Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Texas senators

Neighboring districts

  • TX-9 · Al Green (D)
  • TX-18 · Christian Menefee (D)
  • TX-22 · Troy Nehls (R)
  • TX-38 · Wesley Hunt (R)

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