Texas's 8th Congressional District (TX-8)

Last updated Oct 1, 2026 · 6 sources

Morgan Luttrell, a Republican, has represented the district since 2023.

The district includes all of Polk and San Jacinto counties and parts of Montgomery, Walker, and Harris counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 846,118, a median household income of $90,294, and a median age of 36.3. Of residents 25 and older, 33.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Morgan Luttrell

U.S. Representative for Texas's 8th District · Republican

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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-8 uses the new map's TX-8; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Luttrell is not seeking re-election in 2026 (announced Sep 11, 2025).

6 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 TX-8 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for TX-8 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
Candidate	Party	Raised	Cash on hand	Through
Brett Jensen	Republican	$2,860,440	$0	Mar 31
Jessica Hart Steinmann	Republican	$2,064,033	$122,187	Jun 30
Nick B. Tran	Republican	$288,505	$5,036	Jun 30
Deddrick T. Wilmer	Republican	$46,032	$7,818	Feb 11
Laura Jones	Democratic	$21,980	$7,859	Jun 30
Keith Coleman	Democratic	$11,974	$410	Jun 30