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Christian Menefee beats longtime Democrat Al Green in runoff

Green lost the runoff to Menefee after redistricting placed the two incumbents in the same seat.

Christian Menefee beats longtime Democrat Al Green in runoff
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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Christian Menefee defeated Al Green in a Democratic primary runoff after redistricting placed the two Texas incumbents in the same seat. Menefee won 68.9% of the vote to Green’s 31.1% when the race was called.

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Al Green
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Democratic primary runoff candidate defeated by Menefee

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Representative who endorsed Menefee

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose address Green interrupted

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

Former representative whose seat Menefee won in a special election

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Christian Menefee Defeats Al Green in Texas 18th District Runoff

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