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2018Final results

2018 election for Texas House District 53

Texas House of Representatives · Texas

Andrew S. Murr (R) won with 78.5% of the vote, defeating Ertel (D) by 57.1 points.

Andrew S. MurrRepublican · winner · incumbent
78.5%52,899
ErtelDemocrat
21.5%14,449
67,348 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2018

Races before and after

EvenR+48.21994R+45.41996R+56.92016R+57.12018R+56.42020R+59.72022

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET