State Representative, District 117
November 3, 2026 · State House District 117; Texas · State house district · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 37 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 216,142 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(240,390 ÷ 216,142) ÷ ln(240,390 ÷ 181,544) = 37.87, comparing state house districts in TX (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
This office is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the statehouse
- Serving on committees that shape bills before final votes
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Ben Mostyn
Republican Party · declared
Ben Mostyn is the Republican nominee for Texas House District 117 in 2026, a U.S. Army veteran and realtor; he was also the 2024 Republican nominee for the seat.
Philip Cortez
Democratic Party · Incumbent · declared
Philip Cortez is the Democratic incumbent for Texas House District 117 (Bexar County/San Antonio), in office since 2017 (also 2013-2015), a senior member and former committee chair, seeking re-election in 2026.
Election sources
Source: en.wikipedia.org