Democrat Christian Menefee Wins Texas Special House Seat, Narrowing GOP Majority

Democrat Christian Menefee won the Texas 18th Congressional District’s special election, defeating Amanda Edwards in a runoff to fill the remainder of Rep. Sylvester Turner’s term and narrow Republicans’ already slim House majority. He pledged universal health care, said he would pursue action against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over ICE operations, and addressed President Trump in his victory remarks. The win keeps a Democratic-leaning seat in contention ahead of a March 3 Democratic primary for the full 2027 term in a newly drawn district.