Democrats are also hoping to flip Texas's own House of Representatives.A freshman Republican House lawmaker's political future rests on a knife's edge as he seeks reelection in Texas. After urging lawmakers and the Department of State last week to designate elements of Mexican cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) following the murder of nine Americans in Mexico, Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX-21) has garnered additional support from some of his colleagues for his proposed legislation, including four members of the Texas delegation. Chip Roy (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas' 21st Congressional District.He assumed office on January 3, 2019. Rep. Chip Roy and Democratic challenger Wendy Davis are separated by a single percentage point, according to an internal poll for Davis's campaign. In 2018, Republican nominee Chip Roy, a conservative crusader who had served as chief of staff for U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, barely escaped with a victory over Austin tech entrepreneur Joseph Kopser. Conservative firebrand freshman congressman, Chip Roy, has drawn stiff opposition in former State Senator and 2014 gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis. Most recently, Chip served as the Vice President of Strategy for the Texas Public Policy Foundation. "Chip Roy is a rock-solid conservative who will get in the trenches to help drain the Washington swamp," Jordan said in a fundraising appeal for Roy. Rep. Chip Roy Introduces RECLAIM Act July 24, 2020 Press Release Reps. Chip Roy (R-TX) and Ted Budd (R-NC) join Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) in introducing the Restitution for Economic Losses Caused by Leaders who Allow Insurrection and Mayhem (RECLAIM) Act. Other Republican "toss ups" include open contests in the 22nd and 24th districts, as well as a lean Republican competition in the 10th District. Chip Roy is a genuine conservative, a committed husband and father and a true patriot with extensive experience in both the private sector and public service. Roy (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Texas' 21st Congressional District.He is on the ballot in the general election on November 3, 2020. There were no incumbents in this race. Rep. Matt Gaetz, Jim Jordan, and Chip Roy blasted her for her at the meeting. Roy blocked a request to pass the $19.1 billion package by unanimous consent. ... Wendy Davis, the 2014 nominee for governor, will face GOP Rep. Chip Roy in a central Texas district. Roy won in 2018 over a large primary field of Republicans and then beat the Democratic challenger to replace long-time Rep. Lamar Smith (R). The results have been certified.Roy’s campaign website stated the following:Who will win this year's contentious midterm battles?There were no incumbents in this race.Candidate, U.S. House Texas District 21Get important general election news from Ballotpedia this season, including contests for U.S. Senate & House, governor, and other statewide offices, all in a weekly email update.The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Texas District 21 on March 6, 2018. She also backed Massie’s primary challenger, who Gaetz described as a racist. Cheney told the meeting lawmakers should concentrate on the pandemic rather than personal attacks.
Four years later, the White House incumbent trails presumptive 2020 Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden by 3 points, 50% to 47%, as the pair tousle for the state's 38 electoral votes.Davis's Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group poll was conducted among 550 likely voters in Texas's 21st Congressional District general election between July 14 and 17 via landlines and cellphones. His current term ends on January 3, 2021.
President Trump dominated in the Texas district in 2016, beating then-Democratic rival Hillary Clinton by 10 points, 52.5% to 42.5%. Cuellar edges out liberal challenger in Texas, and other Super Tuesday House results. Cheney has publicly backed Dr. Anthony Fauci; ... She was called out for backing challenger … (Bridget Bowman, CQ-Roll Call) Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy‘s decision to stall a disaster aid bill Friday is bringing new attention to the conservative first-term lawmaker, a prime target for Democrats in 2020. The group's findings have a margin of error of plus or minus 4.25 points.Polling suggests Texas Democrats are close to a slate of wins when it comes to Nov. 3's general elections, though they need to defend the 7th, 23rd, and 32nd districts.