Christian Menefee defeats longtime Democratic Rep. Al Green in Texas House district
Summary
Christian Menefee won the Democratic primary runoff against longtime Rep. Al Green in Texas’ 18th Congressional District. The district was redrawn by the Republican-controlled state Legislature to favor Republicans, but it remains safely Democratic, making Menefee likely to win the general election in November.Key Facts
- Christian Menefee defeated Al Green in the Democratic runoff for Texas' 18th Congressional District.
- The 18th District was created after the state redrew district maps to add five Republican-leaning seats.
- The Supreme Court allowed Texas to use the new congressional map.
- Al Green had represented the 9th District since 2005 but ran in the 18th after redistricting made his old district more Republican.
- The 18th District remains a solidly Democratic area after the changes.
- Menefee was sworn into Congress in February 2024 after Rep. Sylvester Turner died; Turner had replaced Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who also died in office.
- Age was a factor in the race: Green is 78 years old, Menefee is 38.
- Green is known for opposing President Donald Trump, including introducing impeachment articles and being censured by the House.
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