Texas's 7th Congressional District

Texas's 7th Congressional District is represented by Lizzie Fletcher (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2019. Fletcher has an overall VoteSee report card grade of C, voted in 98% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 95% of the time. The district includes Houston, Sugar Land, and Mission Bend. It takes in all or part of 2 counties, and 74% of residents live in Harris County. About 797,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $77,965.

Current Representative

Lizzie Fletcher (Democrat) has represented Texas's 7th Congressional District since 2019.

VoteSee report card grade: C
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 98% of roll-call votes on bills
Votes with the Democrat majority: 95%

See Lizzie Fletcher's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Texas 7th District

Winner: Lizzie Fletcher.

Incumbent Lizzie Fletcher is running for re-election. 3 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic), incumbent: raised $1.8M, $1.5M cash on hand; VoteSee report card C; 98% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 95% of the time
Alexander Hale (Republican): raised $116K, $19K cash on hand
Espoir Ngabo (Green): raised $3K, $0 cash on hand

Polls: No public polls

See the full 2026 race →

District Demographics

Population: 796,950
Median household income: $77,965
Median age: 34
Median home value: $380,500
Bachelor's degree or higher: 49.7%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Fletcher Voted Recently

Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
Yea on Ratepayer Protection Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

Nay on National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
No on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 (Jul 15, 2026) — Failed
Yea on Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 (May 13, 2026) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Texas's 7th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

John Culberson — Republican (2001–2019)
Bill Archer — Republican (1971–2001)
George Bush — Republican (1967–1971)
John Dowdy — Democrat (1951–1967)
Thomas Pickett — Democrat (1945–1953)
Nat Patton — Democrat (1935–1945)
Clay Briggs — Democrat (1919–1935)
Clark Thompson — Democrat (1933–1935)
Alexander Gregg — Democrat (1903–1919)
Robert Henry — Democrat (1897–1903)
George Pendleton — Democrat (1893–1897)
William Crain — Democrat (1885–1893)

Where the District Is

Texas's 7th Congressional District covers 131 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

Harris County (part): 74% of residents
Fort Bend County (part): 26% of residents

Largest communities

Houston (part)
Sugar Land (part)
Mission Bend
Bellaire
West University Place
Four Corners
Southside Place