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Christian Menefee beats Al Green in Democratic primary runoff in new TX-18, according to AP

Green lost the runoff to Menefee after representing the 9th Congressional District since 2005.

Christian Menefee beats Al Green in Democratic primary runoff in new TX-18, according to AP
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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Christian D. Menefee defeated Al Green in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas’ 18th District, receiving 69.4% of nearly 49,000 votes. He will face Republican nominee Ronald Whitfield in the November general election.

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Al Green D · TX-9
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Al Green
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Democratic primary runoff opponent in Texas’ 18th Congressional District

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Democratic primary runoff winner in Texas’ 18th Congressional District

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose administration was linked to the redrawn congressional maps

Sylvester Turner
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

Former representative whose death led to a vacancy in the 18th District

Republican nominee for Texas’ 18th Congressional District

Sheila Jackson Lee
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

Former representative who preceded Sylvester Turner in the 18th District

Candidate whose name remained on the March 3 primary ballot

Candidate whose name appeared on the March 3 primary ballot

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Christian Menefee Defeats Al Green in Texas Democratic Runoff

Christian Menefee defeated Al Green in the Texas Democratic primary runoff after redistricting placed them in the same district. Left-leaning outlets center Trump's insulting response to Green's loss. Center outlets mostly emphasize the result and redistricting context, with some also reporting Trump's reaction. Right-leaning outlets often cast Green through his clashes with Trump, while some stress campaign factors or the result's significance for Israel-related politics.

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