Summary
The Texas Democratic primary for a Houston-based U.S. House seat has led to a runoff between Congressmen Al Green and Christian Menefee. Both candidates failed to secure above 50% of the vote, requiring them to campaign against each other before the next election round on May 26. The race has become contentious as they each criticize the other's performance and campaign tactics.
Key Facts
- Al Green and Christian Menefee are both running for a U.S. House seat from Houston, Texas.
- Neither candidate won more than 50% of votes in the primary, leading to a runoff on May 26.
- Menefee received 46% of the vote, while Green got a little over 44%.
- Green has been in Congress since 2004, and Menefee was elected in January to fill a vacancy.
- The primary is a result of redistricting that reduced Democratic seats in Houston.
- Green criticized Menefee for missing votes in Congress, stating he missed 9 out of 29 roll call votes.
- Menefee challenged these criticisms, calling Green's campaign tactics "desperate."
