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Democratic Rep. Al Green unseated by Rep. Christian Menefee in Texas primary with two incumbents

Green lost the primary runoff after the district’s redrawn boundaries placed him in a contest with Menefee.

Democratic Rep. Al Green unseated by Rep. Christian Menefee in Texas primary with two incumbents
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NBC News projects that Christian Menefee defeated Al Green in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, an unusual contest between two sitting representatives after redistricting.

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Democratic primary runoff candidate defeated by Christian Menefee

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Democratic primary runoff winner in Texas’ 18th Congressional District

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Outgoing representative who appeared in an advertisement supporting Menefee

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President discussed as a campaign issue for both candidates

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

Former representative whose seat Menefee won in a special election

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

Former representative whose death left the district seat vacant

Erica Lee Carter
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

Former representative who completed Jackson Lee’s term

ALSO MENTIONED  Barbara Jordan, Former representative identified as the district’s first Black woman elected to the House from the South

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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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