Pete Sessions

Republican

Won 10 consecutive elections (1998–2016)

US House
Electoral Grade
B-
+5.7 pts
avg overperformance
Better than 51% of candidates14 graded races

Overperformance vs. state presidential baseline. Incumbents held to a higher bar: Senate/Gov −3 pts, House −2 pts.

15
Races
13-2
W-L (87%)
-21.1
Avg Margin
1994–2024
Career Span
Best: +6.5 (2018 House)Worst: -71.1 (2016 House)

Career Margin Trend15 races

R+60R+30EvenD+30D+6019942000200420082012201620202024

Career Timeline

193,101
Candidate Votes
66.3%
Vote %
291,042
Total Votes
-32.7%
Margin
Electoral Performance
+20.9
Race Score
+18.9
vs. Natl. Baseline
D-13.8
State Pres.
Incumbent (−2pt bar)
Top opponent: Mark LorenzenDEM