Texas's 22nd Congressional District (TX-22)

Last updated Oct 1, 2026 · 6 sources

Troy Nehls, a Republican, has represented the district since 2021.

The district includes all of Matagorda and Wharton counties and parts of Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Harris counties.

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 833,743, a median household income of $110,835, and a median age of 37.5. Of residents 25 and older, 47% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Troy Nehls

U.S. Representative for Texas's 22nd 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-22 uses the new map's TX-22; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Nehls is not seeking re-election in 2026 (announced Nov 29, 2025).

5 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 TX-22 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for TX-22 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
Candidate	Party	Raised	Cash on hand	Through
Trever Nehls	Republican	$206,463	$23,259	Jun 30
Marquette Greene-Scott	Democratic	$53,761	$127	Jun 30
Rebecca Clark	Republican	$51,639	$0	Apr 15
Pearl Ann Vuorinen	Democratic	$21,500	$7,192	Feb 11
Robert Thomas	Democratic	$5,400	$600	Mar 31