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Politics in Sheldon

Who represents Sheldon

Sheldon is represented in Congress by Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz and Representative Dan Crenshaw. Greg Abbott is governor.

John CornynTed CruzDan Crenshaw7 people represent Sheldon →
Election Day31days to goTuesday, November 3, 2026
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in Washington and Texas

What stands out about civic life in Sheldon

Read from the official results and the seats below. Party is shown as the official record.

★ What stands out · In Texas

Who represents Sheldon in state government

The governor, and the legislators whose districts cover Sheldon.

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Greg AbbottGovernor of TexasRepublican · Since 2015Website ↗512-463-2000
State Senate · District 6
Carol AlvaradoState SenatorDemocratWebsite ↗713-926-6257Email
State House · District 142 Covers about 63% of Sheldon
Harold DuttonState RepresentativeDemocratWebsite ↗713-692-9192Email
State House · District 143 Covers about 37% of Sheldon
Ana HernandezState RepresentativeDemocratWebsite ↗713-675-8596Email

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Elections · 2024 general election

How Harris County voted in 2024

Official results for all of Harris County. Sheldon’s own results aren’t published in a form we can match to the town exactly, so these are the county’s.

President1,557,484 votes
Kamala D HarrisDemocrat51.9%
Donald J TrumpRepublican46.4%
Others1.7%

Texas: Trump 56.1%, Harris 42.5%

U.S. Senate1,548,914 votes
AllredDemocrat54.3%
CruzRepublican43.0%
Others2.7%

Texas: Cruz 53.1%, Allred 44.6%

U.S. House · Texas's 2nd District326,883 votes
CrenshawRepublican65.7%
FillerDemocrat34.3%

Whole-district result

DemocratRepublicanLibertarianIndependent / other

Percentages are of votes for candidates; blank and spoiled ballots aren’t counted. Party colors are neutral on purpose.

On your ballot

Election Day is November 3: 31 days away

What Texas voters decide this November, and how to take part.

On the November 2026 ballot in Texas
  • U.S. SenateOne of Texas’s two seats (now John Cornyn, Ted Cruz)
  • U.S. HouseEvery seat, every two years (now Dan Crenshaw)
  • GovernorNow Greg Abbott
  • State legislatureThe 3 seats that cover Sheldon are listed below

Plus local offices and questions. Your sample ballot from the town or state has the final list.

How to vote in Sheldon
  • Register or check your registration at vote.gov.
  • Ask the town clerk about absentee ballots and early voting.
  • Bring the ID your state asks for.

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In Washington

Who represents Sheldon in Congress

Two senators for all of Texas, and one House member for the district.

U.S. Senate Both senators represent all of Texas
John Cornyn
John CornynU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2002Website ↗202-224-2934
Ted Cruz
Ted CruzU.S. SenatorRepublican · Since 2013Website ↗202-224-5922
U.S. House · Texas's 2nd District
Dan Crenshaw
Dan CrenshawU.S. RepresentativeRepublican · Since 2019Website ↗202-225-6565

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Sources: election results from the MIT Election Data + Science Lab, official 2024 precinct returns (statewide totals from its official state files); percentages are of votes for candidates. Congressional and state legislative districts: U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress, 2024 state districts), matched to Sheldon by land area. Members of Congress: the congress-legislators project (portraits public domain). Governors and state legislators: Open States. Local officials: Open States and Wikidata. Turnout = votes for president per adult resident (Census), a rough guide, not official turnout.

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