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U.S. House District 17

2026 Texas U.S. House District 17 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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2026 Texas U.S. House District 17 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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U.S. House District 17 · Republican · Incumbent
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PETE SESSIONS

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PO Box 7754 · WACO, TX 76714

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Mailing address: WACO, TX 76714

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FEC committee ID: C00303305

FEC committee name: PETE SESSIONS FOR CONGRESS

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Published website: https://www.petesessions.com/

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Graduate, Southwestern University, 1978

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Graduate, Southwestern University, 1978

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Born, raised, and lives in Waco, TX

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Born, raised, and lives in Waco, TX

Pete & Karen Sessions

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Pete and Karen are the proud parents and grandparents of five sons, two daughters-in-law, and a granddaughter. Drs. Bill and Kayle Sessions, both Texas Tech University Medical School graduates, enjoy baby Virginia while not on hospital call. Alex Sessions, a special-needs young man, works diligently for Home Depot in Austin. Conor Diebel, a U.S. Navy veteran, is in flight school at Stephen F. Austin State University. Liam Diebel, a graduate of Baylor University and University of Dallas (MBA) is married to Lauren and works in Manufacturing. Nicholas Diebel, a graduate of Rollins College, Economics (MBA) works in Finance. Peaches has been in-service since 2021.

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Pete and Karen are the proud parents and grandparents of five sons, two daughters-in-law, and a granddaughter. Drs. Bill and Kayle Sessions, both Texas Tech University Medical School graduates, enjoy baby Virginia while not on hospital call. Alex Sessions, a special-needs young man, works diligently for Home Depot in Austin. Conor Diebel, a U.S. Navy veteran, is in flight school at Stephen F. Austin State University. Liam Diebel, a graduate of Baylor University and University of Dallas (MBA) is married to Lauren and works in Manufacturing. Nicholas Diebel, a graduate of Rollins College, Economics (MBA) works in Finance. Peaches has been in-service since 2021.

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Born and raised in Waco, Pete attended Waco public schools until the ninth grade, playing sports, becoming an Eagle Scout, and throwing newspapers for the Waco Tribune – Herald. Pete left Waco when his family moved to Washington D.C., where his father began his career at the Department of Justice.

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Born and raised in Waco, Pete attended Waco public schools until the ninth grade, playing sports, becoming an Eagle Scout, and throwing newspapers for the Waco Tribune – Herald. Pete left Waco when his family moved to Washington D.C., where his father began his career at the Department of Justice.

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Pete’s parents have always been an example to Pete. As Bill Sessions (Baylor BA and JD) rose from the Department of Justice to U.S. Attorney, then Federal Judge and, finally, to Director of the FBI, he impressed upon Pete a sense of duty and integrity for all positions of public service – elected and unelected. Pete moved back to Texas as his father became the U.S. Attorney in San Antonio, where Pete graduated from Churchill High School.

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Pete’s parents have always been an example to Pete. As Bill Sessions (Baylor BA and JD) rose from the Department of Justice to U.S. Attorney, then Federal Judge and, finally, to Director of the FBI, he impressed upon Pete a sense of duty and integrity for all positions of public service – elected and unelected. Pete moved back to Texas as his father became the U.S. Attorney in San Antonio, where Pete graduated from Churchill High School.

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Born and raised in Waco, Texas, Congressman Pete Sessions proudly represents Texas 17th Congressional District including his hometown and Huntsville, Nacogdoches, Lufkin, and Round Rock.

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Born and raised in Waco, Texas, Congressman Pete Sessions proudly represents Texas 17th Congressional District including his hometown and Huntsville, Nacogdoches, Lufkin, and Round Rock.

Candidate biography

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A native of Waco, Texas, Pete attended local public schools through the ninth grade before attending Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio. He graduated from Southwestern University in 1978. After college, Pete began a 16-year career with the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, where he never missed a day of work before retiring as District Manager.

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A native of Waco, Texas, Pete attended local public schools through the ninth grade before attending Winston Churchill High School in San Antonio. He graduated from Southwestern University in 1978. After college, Pete began a 16-year career with the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, where he never missed a day of work before retiring as District Manager.

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Pete's father, Judge William Sessions, led a successful career as a Federal District Judge and was appointed the fourth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation under President Ronald Reagan. His father's leadership instilled in Pete a sense of duty and integrity for both elected and unelected public service.

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Pete's father, Judge William Sessions, led a successful career as a Federal District Judge and was appointed the fourth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation under President Ronald Reagan. His father's leadership instilled in Pete a sense of duty and integrity for both elected and unelected public service.

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In Congress, Pete Sessions defends our gun rights, protects our religious liberty, and stands with President Trump to build the border wall. In the late 1990s, Pete was part of the House Republican team that balanced the budget four years in a row.

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In Congress, Pete Sessions defends our gun rights, protects our religious liberty, and stands with President Trump to build the border wall. In the late 1990s, Pete was part of the House Republican team that balanced the budget four years in a row.

Land of Opportunity

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Conservatives continue discussions about the values that make this country exceptional. America is a blessing from God and is great for a variety of reasons, but Pete believes it is mostly because America is the “Land of Opportunity,” based on a free-market system. He hopes that you will join in supporting Republican candidates, up and down the ballot, who also believe in these ideas and will fight hard so the land of opportunity will flourish for future generations.

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Conservatives continue discussions about the values that make this country exceptional. America is a blessing from God and is great for a variety of reasons, but Pete believes it is mostly because America is the “Land of Opportunity,” based on a free-market system. He hopes that you will join in supporting Republican candidates, up and down the ballot, who also believe in these ideas and will fight hard so the land of opportunity will flourish for future generations.

Pro-America First

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Pete Sessions will continue to move American First policies forward like restoring the build of the southern border to safeguard the American people.

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Pete Sessions will continue to move American First policies forward like restoring the build of the southern border to safeguard the American people.

Proven Conservative Leadership

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✔ National Federation of Independent Business: 100% ✔ Texas Farm Bureau: 100% ✔ National Right to Life: 100% ✔ NumbersUSA: “A” Rating ✔ National Rifle Association: “A” Rating ✔ American Conservative Union: 94%

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✔ National Federation of Independent Business: 100% ✔ Texas Farm Bureau: 100% ✔ National Right to Life: 100% ✔ NumbersUSA: “A” Rating ✔ National Rifle Association: “A” Rating ✔ American Conservative Union: 94%

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After talking with his wife and family, Pete decided to jump back in the fight and is committed to achieving five specific accomplishments in Congress:

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After talking with his wife and family, Pete decided to jump back in the fight and is committed to achieving five specific accomplishments in Congress:

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Chairman, Subcommittee on Government Operations on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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Chairman, Subcommittee on Government Operations on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Pro-Second Amendment

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Curricula in many school districts are teaching children that transgender lifestyles are “normal.” They are also using outside organizations to force their radical far-left ideas on teachers, parents, and students across the country. Right now, we are in an all-out ideology war. Conservatives will not tolerate parents being lied to and shoved into a corner of submission. Republicans will promote parental involvement, abundant educational opportunity, and stop laws that take away parental rights.

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Curricula in many school districts are teaching children that transgender lifestyles are “normal.” They are also using outside organizations to force their radical far-left ideas on teachers, parents, and students across the country. Right now, we are in an all-out ideology war. Conservatives will not tolerate parents being lied to and shoved into a corner of submission. Republicans will promote parental involvement, abundant educational opportunity, and stop laws that take away parental rights.

Pro-America First

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“Solving our immigration crisis involves more than just building the wall on the southern border, which I wholeheartedly support. The surge of illegal immigrants crossing our border is a direct correlation to Biden’s derelict of duty inviting millions of people to invade our country,” said Sessions.

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“Solving our immigration crisis involves more than just building the wall on the southern border, which I wholeheartedly support. The surge of illegal immigrants crossing our border is a direct correlation to Biden’s derelict of duty inviting millions of people to invade our country,” said Sessions.

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Deliver better health care to families at lower costs

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Deliver better health care to families at lower costs

Pro-Second Amendment

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Pete has a 100% lifetime voting record with National Right to Life.

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Pete has a 100% lifetime voting record with National Right to Life.

Proven Conservative Leadership

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Leading Republicans in expanding the Republican majority

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Leading Republicans in expanding the Republican majority

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Ensure the U.S. stays competitive with a renewed commitment to Research and Development

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Ensure the U.S. stays competitive with a renewed commitment to Research and Development

Proven Conservative Leadership

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Helping balance the budget and reduce unnecessary socialist government spending

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Helping balance the budget and reduce unnecessary socialist government spending

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Democrats erode our nation by disrespecting elected representatives who dare oppose their policies, and many have lost integrity in how they advocate for their proposals. Opponents are “racist” when seeking true equal treatment under the law, “conspiracy theorists” when wanting election integrity, and “nativist” when calling for enforcement of our immigration laws.

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Democrats erode our nation by disrespecting elected representatives who dare oppose their policies, and many have lost integrity in how they advocate for their proposals. Opponents are “racist” when seeking true equal treatment under the law, “conspiracy theorists” when wanting election integrity, and “nativist” when calling for enforcement of our immigration laws.

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For these reasons, I am committed now more than ever in expanding our conservative Republican majority in the House of Representatives.

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For these reasons, I am committed now more than ever in expanding our conservative Republican majority in the House of Representatives.

Proven Conservative Leadership

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✔ National Right to Life: 100%

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✔ National Right to Life: 100%

Public record

Complete current-service U.S. House floor record and selected highlights

14,188 captured official records

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Coverage: January 7, 2003 through July 23, 2026
Vote events
14,188
Unique measures
6,611
Final passage
3,850
Yes / No
8,909 / 4,623
Common subjects in the archive
Taxes and public spending 654Education 277Healthcare 275Elections and government 187Housing and land use 166

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final passageVoted yes

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed

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PETE SESSIONS is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage.

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Issue: H R 8884

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Status: Passed

Sessions | R | TX | Yea

July 23, 2026
resolutionVoted no

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed

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PETE SESSIONS is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.

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Issue: H CON RES 89

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Status: Passed

Sessions | R | TX | Nay

July 23, 2026
resolutionVoted yes

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed

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PETE SESSIONS is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the resolution.

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Issue: H CON RES 113

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Resolution

Official description: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Status: Passed

Sessions | R | TX | Yea

July 22, 2026
final passageVoted yes

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed

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PETE SESSIONS is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on passage.

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Issue: H R 7008

Vote question: On Passage

Official description: Stop Insider Trading Act

Status: Passed

Sessions | R | TX | Yea

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted yes

Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Failed

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PETE SESSIONS is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Official description: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Amendment author: Grothman of Wisconsin Part A Amendment No. 316

Status: Failed

Sessions | R | TX | Aye

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted yes

Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Agreed to

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PETE SESSIONS is recorded as voting yes in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Official description: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Amendment author: Harrigan of North Carolina Part A Amendment No. 44

Status: Agreed to

Sessions | R | TX | Aye

July 22, 2026
amendmentVoted no

Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 15

Failed

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PETE SESSIONS is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Official description: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 15

Amendment author: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 15

Status: Failed

Sessions | R | TX | No

July 21, 2026
amendmentVoted no

Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 14

Failed

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PETE SESSIONS is recorded as voting no in the official record for on agreeing to the amendment.

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Issue: H R 8800

Vote question: On Agreeing to the Amendment

Official description: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 14

Amendment author: Crane of Arizona Part A Amendment No. 14

Status: Failed

Sessions | R | TX | No

July 21, 2026

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Total receipts
$1,050,236.68
Total disbursements
$557,216.11
Cash on hand
$933,956.23
Committee debt
$0.00
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Candidate ID: H2TX03126

Name: SESSIONS, PETE

Office: House

State: TX

District: TX17

Coverage start: 2025-01-01

Coverage end: 2026-06-30

Total receipts: $1050236.68

Total disbursements: $557216.11

Cash on hand: $933956.23

Debts owed by committee: $0.00

Candidate contributions: $10.00

Loans made by candidate: $0.00

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  16. Public-record identity source

    PETE SESSIONS — official House Clerk member identity

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    PETE SESSIONS — U.S. House roll call 2026-283

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    PETE SESSIONS — U.S. House roll call 2026-282

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    PETE SESSIONS — U.S. House roll call 2026-281

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    PETE SESSIONS — U.S. House roll call 2026-280

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    PETE SESSIONS — U.S. House roll call 2026-276

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    PETE SESSIONS — U.S. House roll call 2026-275

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    PETE SESSIONS — U.S. House roll call 2026-264

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    PETE SESSIONS — U.S. House roll call 2026-263

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  25. Campaign-finance record

    PETE SESSIONS — official FEC candidate totals

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  26. Election record

    2026 Texas General Election — final ballot certification

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