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Who is my U.S. representative in TX-17?
Your U.S. Representative for Texas's 17th district is currently Pete Sessions (R), first elected in 1996 (with a gap, then re-elected to the seat starting 2020). He's running for reelection and advanced from the Republican primary on March 3, 2026. Ballotpedia A couple of things worth flagging: There's a general election coming up on November 3, 2026, so this is the current officeholder, not necessarily who'll represent the district after that election. Ballotpedia There's redistricting turbulence: Texas passed a new congressional map in August 2025, but a three-judge panel blocked its use for 2026 and ordered the state to use the 2021 map instead — that ruling has been contested further, so district lines could still shift. If you want to double check your exact district boundaries, the Census Bureau or Texas Secretary of State site can confirm based on your specific address. Ballotpedia
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The response correctly identifies Pete Sessions as the U.S. Representative for TX-17, matching the ground truth. The 'first elected in 1996' detail is a minor imprecision but the core answer is correct.
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representative: Pete Sessions
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as of 2026-07-07