Texas's 31st Congressional District
As of October 19, 2026, Texas's 31st congressional district (TX-31) is represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by John Carter, a Republican who has served in the House since 2003. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as every House seat is every two years; the current term ends January 3, 2027. As of Monday, October 19, 2026, Election Day is 15 days away. Referandom does not list candidates; the Texas election office publishes them.
Representative Serving Now
John R. CarterRepublican, TX-31, term ends January 3, 2027
How Did John Carter Vote?
As of September 16, 2026, John Carter (R-TX) has voted Yea or Nay on 325 of the 335 bills and resolutions that came to a deciding roll call in the House in the 119th Congress and missed 10 (3%). Carter voted with the majority of Republicans 99% of the time.
- John Carter (R-TX) voted Yea on S. 2403, the Retire through Ownership Act, on September 16, 2026 (House Roll Call 314).
- John Carter (R-TX) voted Yea on H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026, on September 16, 2026 (House Roll Call 313).
- John Carter (R-TX) voted Yea on H.J.Res. 213 on September 16, 2026 (House Roll Call 311).
From the roll calls of the Clerk of the House. Every Vote by John R. Carter →
On the Ballot November 3, 2026
- The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as every House seat is every two years; the current term ends January 3, 2027.
- Referandom does not list candidates, polls or forecasts; the Texas election office publishes the candidates.
- District lines are drawn by each state and can change between elections. This is the district of the 119th Congress; the state or local election office can tell you which district you vote in.
2026 Elections in Texas → Every Seat on the Ballot in 2026 →
Other Districts in Texas
- TX-1 Nathaniel Moran (R)
- TX-2 Dan Crenshaw (R)
- TX-3 Keith Self (R)
- TX-4 Pat Fallon (R)
- TX-5 Lance Gooden (R)
- TX-6 Jake Ellzey (R)
- TX-7 Lizzie Fletcher (D)
- TX-8 Morgan Luttrell (R)
- TX-9 Al Green (D)
- TX-10 Michael T. McCaul (R)
- TX-11 August Pfluger (R)
- TX-12 Craig A. Goldman (R)
- TX-13 Ronny Jackson (R)
- TX-14 Randy K. Weber, Sr. (R)
- TX-15 Monica De La Cruz (R)
- TX-16 Veronica Escobar (D)
- TX-17 Pete Sessions (R)
- TX-18 Christian D. Menefee (D)
- TX-19 Jodey C. Arrington (R)
- TX-20 Joaquin Castro (D)
- TX-21 Chip Roy (R)
- TX-22 Troy E. Nehls (R)
- TX-23 Vacant now
- TX-24 Beth Van Duyne (R)
- TX-25 Roger Williams (R)
- TX-26 Brandon Gill (R)
- TX-27 Michael Cloud (R)
- TX-28 Henry Cuellar (D)
- TX-29 Sylvia R. Garcia (D)
- TX-30 Jasmine Crockett (D)
- TX-32 Julie Johnson (D)
- TX-33 Marc A. Veasey (D)
- TX-34 Vicente Gonzalez (D)
- TX-35 Greg Casar (D)
- TX-36 Brian Babin (R)
- TX-37 Lloyd Doggett (D)
- TX-38 Wesley Hunt (R)
Texas's Senators
- John Cornyn (R), term ends January 3, 2027
- Ted Cruz (R), term ends January 3, 2031
Senators represent the whole state, every district alike.
Questions About Texas's 31st Congressional District
Who Represents Texas's 31st Congressional District?
As of October 19, 2026, Texas's 31st congressional district (TX-31) is represented in the U.S. House of Representatives by John Carter, a Republican who has served in the House since 2003.
Is Texas's 31st Congressional District on the Ballot in 2026?
Yes. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as every House seat is every two years; the current term ends January 3, 2027. Referandom does not list candidates; the Texas election office publishes them.
How Did John Carter Vote?
As of September 16, 2026, John Carter (R-TX) has voted Yea or Nay on 325 of the 335 bills and resolutions that came to a deciding roll call in the House in the 119th Congress and missed 10 (3%). Carter voted with the majority of Republicans 99% of the time.
How Many Congressional Districts Does Texas Have?
Texas has 38 congressional districts in the 119th Congress, each with one seat in the House of Representatives. Its senators are John Cornyn (R) and Ted Cruz (R).
More About Texas in Congress
Members, seats and terms from Congress.gov, the Clerk of the House and the congress-legislators project; votes from the Clerk's roll calls, current through .
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Referandom. (2026, September 16). Texas's 31st Congressional District: Who Represents It. CDR Technology Foundation, Inc. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://www.referandom.us/districts/tx-31