Morgan Luttrell

In the 2024 House race for TX-8, Morgan Luttrell (R) defeated Laura Jones (D) 68.2% to 31.8%. Morgan Luttrell received 233,423 votes compared to 108,754 for Laura Jones, a dominant 36.4-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Morgan Luttrell benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2022 House race for TX-8, Morgan Luttrell (R) won with 68.1% of the vote, defeating Laura Jones (D) who received 30.5%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Morgan Luttrell's 37.5-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Kevin Brady (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. As a Republican, Morgan Luttrell benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.