The Denton County - centered district is strongly Republican .
Congressman Michael C. Burgess ( R - Lewisville ) was challenged by Democrat Tim Barnwell of Denton , along with Libertarian Rich Haas .
The Denton   - centered district is strongly R .
Congressman Michael C. Burgess ( R - Lewisville ) was challenged by Democrat Tim Barnwell of Denton , along with Libertarian Rich Haas .