District 8 United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 2010

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republican kevin brady represents gop district. won re-election in 2008 72.6%. in 2010, faced libertarian bruce west, design engineer , 2-time democratic congressional candidate kent hargett in general election.
campaign contributions opensecrets.org
race profile @ new york times




^ congressional elections: texas district 08 race: 2010 cycle | opensecrets
^ texas 8th district profile . new york times. 






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