2004 In the
2004 election,
Martin Frost, the
Democratic representative from
Texas's 24th congressional district, who had been redistricted out of his district in
Fort Worth,
Arlington, and parts of Dallas, decided to run against Sessions rather than challenge
Kenny Marchant or
Joe Barton. Sessions benefited from
President George W. Bush's endorsement to win in this
Republican-leaning district.
2006 In
2006, Dallas lawyer (and cousin of U.S. Senator
Mark Pryor) Will Pryor unsuccessfully challenged Sessions, and lost by a large margin.
2008 In
2008, Sessions successfully faced a challenge by Democrat Eric Roberson and was reelected to another term.
2010 In
2010, Sessions successfully faced a challenge by Democrat
Grier Raggio and Libertarian John Jay Myers. Sessions was reelected to another term.
2012 In
2012, Sessions successfully faced a challenge by Democrat Katherine Savers McGovern and Libertarian Seth Hollist. Sessions was reelected to his 9th term.
2014 In
2014, Sessions successfully faced a challenge by Democrat Frank Perez and Libertarian Ed Rankin. Sessions was reelected to his 10th term.
2016 In
2016, Sessions won an election contested only by third party candidates, as the Democrats did not nominate a challenger. Sessions was reelected to his 11th term.
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