Pfluger Declares Victory in Texas District 11
Early returns show Republican August Pfluger leading Democrat Claire Reynolds in his bid for reelection in Texas' 11th Congressional District.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
Republican U.S. Rep. August Pfluger declared victory in his reelection bid for Texas' 11th Congressional District on Tuesday evening. Full official results were not yet available as polls closed at 7 p.m.
Why it matters
The race for the district, which spans Central and West Texas, is one of the state's contested congressional contests in the 2026 general election. Pfluger's early lead is based on partial returns, and his declaration precedes certified results.
Early partial returns showed Pfluger with 27,634 votes to Reynolds' 16,394, about 16.8 percent of the vote counted. On Point Politics projected Pfluger at roughly 61.6 percent with a 99 percent chance of winning, but official totals had not been released.
The players
August Pfluger
Pfluger is the Republican U.S. representative who has represented Texas' 11th Congressional District since 2021 and is seeking reelection.
Claire Reynolds
Reynolds is the Democratic challenger in the general election for Texas' 11th Congressional District.
The details
Pfluger released a statement Tuesday evening, posted on X, declaring victory in his reelection bid. Early returns were tracked by the prediction market Kalshi, and Pfluger ran unopposed in the Republican primary before facing Democrat Claire Reynolds in the general election.
Timeline
2021: Pfluger began representing the district.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7 p.m.: Polls closed across the district.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 8:30 p.m.: Full official results were not yet available.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, evening: Pfluger released his victory statement.
Political Context
Pfluger first won the seat in 2021 and is now seeking a continued term in the district that covers Central and West Texas. Reynolds' challenge in the general election tests whether his initial support holds in the district's competitive general-election contest.
Voters in Texas' 11th Congressional District will see the outcome determine who represents their interests in Congress for the next term. Final official results will confirm whether the early lead holds.
The takeaway
Early returns can shift as more votes are counted, so readers should wait for certified totals before treating any margin as final.
Further reading
For broader context on how the state's races are unfolding, explore Elections coverage across Texas.
