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Texas's 17th Congressional District (TX-17)

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Pete Sessions, a Republican, has represented the district since 2021.

The district includes all or part of 14 counties (4 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 791,966, a median household income of $68,232, and a median age of 36.1. Of residents 25 and older, 27.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for Texas's 17th District
Pete Sessions

U.S. Representative for Texas's 17th 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-17 uses the new map's TX-17; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Sessions has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 TX-17 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for TX-17 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Pete Sessions (incumbent)Republican$1,050,237$933,956Jun 30
James Gordon MitchellDemocratic$19,378$0Mar 31
Casey ShepardDemocratic$8,801$3,145Jun 30

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

District profile

Population
791,966
Median household income
$68,232
Median age
36.1
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%

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

Texas senators

Neighboring districts

  • TX-1 · Nathaniel Moran (R)
  • TX-6 · Jake Ellzey (R)
  • TX-8 · Morgan Luttrell (R)
  • TX-10 · Michael McCaul (R)
  • TX-31 · John Carter (R)
  • TX-36 · Brian Babin (R)

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