Texas's 26th congressional district


Texas's 26th congressional district of the United States House of Representatives includes the area in the northern portion of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex centering on Denton County. The current Representative is Michael C. Burgess. The district is best known as the seat of former House Majority Leader Dick Armey.

History

The district was created after the 1980 census due to population growth in Texas and Denton County, specifically in its southern sector. From the beginning, the district map has been centered on Denton County, one of Texas's fastest-growing counties.
Except for the first election, won by Democrat Tom Vandergriff in 1982, the seat has been held by Republicans. As Denton County has become overwhelmingly Republican in recent years, the 26th district is considered a "safe seat" for the GOP.
Since the 2010 redistricting, the 26th district includes most of Denton County and a portion of north central Tarrant County.

List of members representing the district

Recent election results

2004 election

2006 election

2008 election

2010 election

2016 election

2018 election

Historical district boundaries