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Al Green Ousted in Houston's Democratic House Runoff

Green lost his bid for a 12th term to Christian Menefee in the district's Democratic runoff.

Al Green Ousted in Houston's Democratic House Runoff
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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May 27, 2026
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Christian Menefee defeated longtime incumbent Al Green in the Democratic runoff for Texas' 18th Congressional District, ending Green's run for a 12th term. The race followed redistricting and an earlier primary in which neither candidate won a majority.

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Incumbent defeated in the Democratic runoff for Texas' 18th Congressional District

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Democratic runoff winner in Texas' 18th Congressional District

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Donald Trump
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President whose administration was opposed by both candidates

Sylvester Turner
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Former representative whom Menefee succeeded after a special election

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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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