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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In a race that has drawn attention across the country, incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw is projected to defeat Democratic candidate Sima Ladjevardian in Texas’ 2nd Congressional district. TX-2 is known for its uncommon shape, encircling much of the Houston area and including parts of Montrose, Rice Village, Kingwood, Humble, Atascocita and Spring. The district is …

HOUSTON, Texas — Republican candidate and Fort Bend County Sheriff Troy Nehls will defeat Democratic candidate Sri Preston Kulkarni for Texas’ vacant 22nd district seat, AP projects. The seat was up for grabs after Republican Representative Pete Olson announced his retirement in 2019. He had served as representative for the district since 2008. Nehls drew national attention in 2017 over …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The battle for Texas’ 7th Congressional District pushed into late Tuesday night, but Democratic incumbent Rep. Lizzie Fletcher is projected to win re-election. Fletcher won the right to a second term over GOP challenger Wesley Hunt. The TX-7 seat was held by Republicans for five decades before Fletcher’s upset win in 2018 over Congressman John Culberson, …