Brian Babin

In the 2024 House race for TX-36, Brian Babin (R) defeated Dayna Steele (D) 69.4% to 30.6%. Brian Babin received 206,009 votes compared to 91,009 for Dayna Steele, a dominant 38.7-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Brian Babin 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-36, Brian Babin (R) defeated Jon Haire (D) 69.5% to 30.5%. Brian Babin received 145,599 votes compared to 64,016 for Jon Haire, a dominant 38.9-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Brian Babin benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Brian Babin 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.

In the 2020 House race for TX-36, Brian Babin (R) won with 73.6% of the vote, defeating Rashad Lewis (D) who received 24.3%. 2 additional candidates split the remaining vote. Brian Babin's 49.3-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

As the incumbent, Brian Babin benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2020 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 2018 House race for TX-36, Brian Babin (R) defeated Dayna Steele (D) 72.6% to 27.4%. Brian Babin received 161,048 votes compared to 60,908 for Dayna Steele, a dominant 45.1-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Brian Babin benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, Brian Babin won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Republican Trump was in office).

In the 2016 House race for TX-36, Brian Babin (R) defeated Hal J. Ridley Jr. (G) 88.6% to 11.4%. Brian Babin received 193,675 votes compared to 24,890 for Hal J. Ridley Jr., a dominant 77.2-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Brian Babin benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2016 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.

In the 2014 House race for TX-36, Brian Babin (R) won with 76.0% of the vote, defeating Michael K. Cole (D) who received 22.1%. 2 additional candidates split the remaining vote. Brian Babin's 53.9-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Steve Stockman (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. As a Republican, Brian Babin benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats.