Texas's 18th congressional district

Texas’s 18th congressional district to the United States House of Representatives is a Congressional district that serves much of inner city Houston and the surrounding area. The current Representative from District 18 is Sheila Jackson-Lee.

It was held by Barbara Charline Jordan, the first black woman elected to Congress from the South (in 1972), who was praised by many for her powerful presence in that body, and in particular, for her oratorical skills.

Since the district was moved to Houston in 1972, it has voted for a Democrat in every presidential election. The district gave George McGovern 69% in 1972 and Walter Mondale 72% in 1984.

Counties partially within the district

 * Harris

Cities partially within the district

 * Houston

In Popular Culture
In the fictional series The West Wing the Texas 18th was represented by Democratic Presidential Candidate Matt Santos.

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