On Super Tuesday, TAAHP watched closely for the primary results of all eight Texas cosponsors of the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 (AHCIA) bill. Candidates in Texas primaries had to clear 50 percent of the vote to be nominated, or the top two vote-getters will face a runoff on May 28.
Rep. Tony Gonzales [R-TX-23]
In the 23rd District (San Antonio), three-term Rep. Tony Gonzales fell short in securing more than 50 percent of the vote and is now entering a competitive runoff to keep his seat. He managed 45 percent in the primary, with the runner-up Brandon Herrera receiving 24.7 percent of the vote.
Rep. Beth Van Duyne [R-TX-24)
Ran Unopposed
Rep. Monica De La Cruz [R-TX-15]
With 82 percent of the votes, freshman Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz easily secured the Republican nomination for Texas’ 15th Congressional District.
Rep. Greg Casar [D-TX-35]
Ran Unopposed
Rep. Pete Sessions [R-TX-17]
Republican Rep. Pete Sessions beat his opponent with 85 percent of the vote, a difference of 56,000 voters.
Rep. Lance Gooden [R-TX-23]
Ran Unopposed
Rep. Roger Williams [R-TX-25]
In the 25th District, six-term Rep. Roger Williams secured 78 percent of the total vote.
Rep. Henry Cuellar [D-TX-28]
Ran Unopposed